The susceptibility of milk to copper-induced or accelerated off-flavors is well known. Other animal products, including meats have not been so extensively studied. In this study different species of animals (pigs, calves, lambs and rabbits) were fed on normal rations with and without supplements of copper sulfate. During the course...
The over-tenderization of irradiated-sterilized meat is one
of the more important adverse effects resulting from the use of
irradiation for the preservation of meat. Although research has
been reported on the activity and effect of the inherent proteolytic
enzymes of irradiated meat, very little work has been directed toward
the...