Effect of long-term betaine supplementation on chemical and physical characteristics of three muscles from the Alentejano pig

BACKGROUND: The use of betaine as a dietary supplement to reduce fat deposition and increase lean muscle mass in pigs is increasing. However, there is no available information on its effect on the physical and chemical (i.e. fatty acid (FA) profile) characteristics of pork. RESULTS: The effects of l...

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Main Author: Martins, José M (author)
Other Authors: Neves, José A (author), Freitas, Amadeu (author), Tirapicos, José L (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Betaine
M. Longissimus dorsi
M. Biceps femoris
M. Semimembranosus
Intramuscular fatty acids
Alentejano pig
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10174/5141
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/5141

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http://hdl.handle.net/10174/5141

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