Consumers’ preferences for meat of Cabrito Transmontano. Effects of sex and carcass weight

Rodrigues, Sandra; Teixeira, Alfredo

doi:10.5424/sjar/2010084-1388

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“…The goat population as well as the meat production from these animals are increasing worldwide [ 5 , 6 ]. Goat meat is considered a high-quality foodstuff [ 7 ], especially meat from suckling goat kids, which is highly valued in Mediterranean countries [ 8 ]. With the aim of producing meat enriched in n-3 PUFA, different types of fat have been introduced into the diet formulation for goats [ 9 ] or goat kids [ 10 ].…”

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Milk Replacer Supplementation with Docosahexaenoic Acid from Microalgae Does Not Affect Growth and Immune Status in Goat Kids

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Hernández-Castellano

Sánchez-Macías

et al. 2020

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Consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has beneficial effects for consumers’ health. Consequently, there is an increased interest in enhancing meat fatty acid profiles (i.e., PUFA and DHA content) through diverse nutritional strategies. This study aimed to investigate the effect of supplementing a microalgae-derived product rich in DHA on growth and immune system development in newborn goat kids. In this experiment, newborn goat kids were fed milk replacer (MR) supplemented with three levels of a microalgae-derived product rich in DHA (DHA‐Gold®, Martek Biosciences, MD, USA). Groups were designed as follows: MR-NS (milk replacer without DHA‐Gold® supplementation; n = 10), MR-DHA-9 (9 g of DHA‐Gold®/L milk replacer; n = 10) and MR-DHA-18 (18 g of DHA‐Gold®/L milk replacer; n = 10). The immune status of the kids was evaluated by the plasma IgG and IgM concentrations, as well as by the complement system and chitotriosidase activities. Dietary supplementation with DHA did not affect either growth or innate and humoral immunity (p > 0.05). This study concludes that supplementation with DHA does not cause negative effects on growth and immune status in newborn goat kids.

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Milk Replacer Supplementation with Docosahexaenoic Acid from Microalgae Does Not Affect Growth and Immune Status in Goat Kids

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Hernández-Castellano

Sánchez-Macías

et al. 2020

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“…Their breeding, production and commercialization of derived products have been promoted as viable strategies for development of rural economy. Meat from these small ruminants provides to consumers especial characteristics such as low-fat content, high protein content and acceptable organoleptic features [3][4][5].…”

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Comparative evaluation of physical parameters of salted goat and sheep meat blankets “mantas” from Northeastern Portugal

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Physical properties and color parameters were compared in goat and sheep meat blankets ''mantas'' obtained after salting and air-drying processes at 8-10°C for 48 and 120 h, respectively. Animal which were used in preparation process did not meet the requirement of age and weight to be involved into the classifications of Protected Designation of Origin or Geographical Indication established by Portuguese regulations. pH, water activity (a w), water holding capacity (WHC) and texture were assessed in longissimus dorsi muscle of fresh meat samples. The processes of product fabrication consisted of six stages: ageing, deboning and obtaining of mantas, salting, stumbling, washing, air drying and vacuum packaging. Color CIELAB parameters were monitored during salting and air-drying processes at subscapularis and semimembranosus muscles. Significant differences were found between physical characteristics of fresh meats; texture and WHC were the factors most influenced by ageing. Sheep meat blankets reached values of L*, b* and C* higher than the goat but a lower value of a*.

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“…Nevertheless, to the best of our knowledge, there is very little European literature regarding consumers' preferences about goat kid meat [26][27][28][29], and practically no research in Europe has focused on consumption, the consumer's perception of quality, and the market segmentation of goat kid meat consumption.…”

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Relationship between Consumers’ Perceptions about Goat Kid Meat and Meat Sensory Appraisal

Aldea

Ripoll

Horcada

et al. 2023

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The goat meat preferred by consumers in Spain comes from suckling goat kids, slaughtered at a live weight of 8–10 kg. However, consumption of this meat is very uncommon, so it is necessary to show its value. To achieve this, we planned to investigate consumers’ perceptions about goat kid meat and to study whether their perceptions are related to their sensory appraisal of the meat, measured by the mean of the consumers’ home tests. The experiment was conducted with 30 volunteer families (from two cities with different consumption patterns), who were surveyed regarding their sociodemographic parameters, purchasing and eating habits, and the importance of the meat’s attributes. As a result, four clusters were obtained, which were labeled “negative,” “idealistic,” “positive,” and “concerned about fat content”. The parameters of the animal production system were valued differently by the clusters. Meat tenderness, taste, and amount of fat were considered very decisive factors by most respondents. When the goat kid meat was valued, tenderness was considered more important than taste among older people (“negative” cluster), whereas there was not so much difference between the appraisal of all parameters for the other three clusters. We conclude that it is necessary to improve the information received by consumers about goat production systems and meat quality parameters. There is certainly potential for creating new markets, especially targeted toward young consumers and considering specific strategies for the different groups of consumers, depending on the region and habits of consumption.

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Consumers’ preferences for meat of Cabrito Transmontano. Effects of sex and carcass weight

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

Milk Replacer Supplementation with Docosahexaenoic Acid from Microalgae Does Not Affect Growth and Immune Status in Goat Kids

Milk Replacer Supplementation with Docosahexaenoic Acid from Microalgae Does Not Affect Growth and Immune Status in Goat Kids

Comparative evaluation of physical parameters of salted goat and sheep meat blankets “mantas” from Northeastern Portugal

Relationship between Consumers’ Perceptions about Goat Kid Meat and Meat Sensory Appraisal

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