Nucleic Acid and Purine Content of the Bone Residue from a Mechanical Poultry Deboning Machine

Abstract

The nucleic acid and purine content of bone residues from poultry deboning machines were evaluated. There were relatively small variations in the content of these compounds. These variations were mostly associated with type of input material and day to day differences. The content of these compounds in bone residue was generally the same or as lower than what is found in edible meat and poultry products. It does not appear that the nucleic acids or purines in bone residue will preclude its use as a source of protein for human consumption.

SELECTED CHEMICAL and PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS of CHICKEN BROTH FROM BROILER DEBONING BY-PRODUCTS

“…Mechanically -deboned bone residue is the resulting by-product from the mechanical deboning operation. It is used mostly for fertilizer and pet food or is recycled through the food chain as an animal feed ingredient (Young 1985).…”