Search for dissertations about: "red meat"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words red meat.
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1. Influence of oilseed supplementation on ruminant meat and milk with emphasis on fatty acids
Abstract : In the human diet, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA, ≥ C20) are supplied almost exclusively from animal sources. Red meat represents a significant source of LC-PUFA in many areas of the world. However, the health aspects of consuming ruminant tissues are often viewed critically due to the proportions of saturated fatty acids (SFA). READ MORE
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2. Domestication effects on foraging behaviour : consequences for adaptability in chickens
Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to study domestication effects on foraging behaviour in chickens and to investigate whether and how domestication and selection for high production have influenced adaptability in chickens. Two domestic strains of chickens (egg layers and meat type chickens) and their wild ancestor, the red jungle fowl (RJF) were compared in different test situations with respect to foraging behaviour and adaptability. READ MORE
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3. Unraveling a novel type of severe food allergy
Abstract : Allergy belongs to the chronic inflammatory diseases affecting up to 30% of the population in westernized countries where food allergy has become a substantial and evolving public health issue. In the last decade, a novel type of food allergy presenting with severe allergic reactions several hours after consumption of red meat has been described. READ MORE
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4. Packaging methods and storage time : effects on beef quality
Abstract : Consumers base their purchasing choices on perceived quality and a bright red colour of beef is to many a sign of freshness and good meat quality, making colour the most important quality attribute for retailers. The most common consumer packaging types for beef in Sweden is high-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), with the gas composition (80% O₂; 20% CO₂). READ MORE
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5. Diet as a complementary therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis - On the menu: An anti-inflammatory portfolio diet
Abstract : Over the last two decades, pharmacological treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved remarkably and is essential to suppress disease progress. Still, it often fails to provide satisfactory symptom relief suggesting a need for complementary treatment. READ MORE
