Liha töötlemine
1992) and
nomenon can also occur in moisture-enhanced any abnormal flavors partially masked by the
pork (Gooding et al. 2009), suggesting a curing ingredients, especially salt.
common mechanism in both types of product. Immuno-castration appears to be an effec-
tive way to reduce the incidence of boar taint
in fresh pork (Prunier et al. 2006; Pearce
Boar Taint
et al. 2008), and its adoption could have a
The compounds responsible for boar taint, marked effect in reducing the volume of
androstenone and skatole, were identified tainted bacon. This reduces both taint com-
many years ago, but boar taint remains a pounds because high levels of androstenone
persistent problem for the pork industry. act naturally to increase skatole in the liver.
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