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in a decrease in diameter of myofibers but giving the skin a dense texture and imparts
no change in length. These researchers con- the characteristic appearance of skinless
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products. Although the ingredients have 2004). Increased levels of oil or oilseed seeds
some influence on peelability, proper cooking in the diet can also increase the levels of α-
without excess weight loss and wrinkling are tocopherol found in the meat (Leskanich et
important in imparting good peelability. The al. 1997). Increased levels of α-tocopherol or
cooking process must be carefully controlled Vitamin E fed to pigs can result in lower
to make the product readily peelable and of TBARS (Corino et al. 1999; Hasty et al.,
good appearance. 2002)) and thus less oxidation of the lipids
(Corino et al. 1999).