A comparison of selected nutritional parameters between wild and domestic meats
Date
2008-07-10T06:39:21Z
Authors
Fine, Lauri-Beth
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Abstract
Many dietary factors, especially fat, are likely to influence the risk of cardiovascular disease
by, amongst others, their effects on blood cholesterol concentration. The aim of this study
was to analyse the lipid, energy and protein concentrations of local South African game in
comparison to domestic meats. Fatty acid profiles were determined by chloroform-methanol
extraction and gas chromatographic analysis. Total protein concentrations were determined
by the Lowry Method. Energy analysis was performed using bomb calorimetry. Although no
consistent, distinct differences between all the wild and domestic South African meats were
found, individual differences were noted within and between species. Therefore, no general
consumption recommendations can be made, but some wild meats appear to be more in line
with general health recommendations than domestic meats.