Handbook of Muscle Foods Analysis

Muscle foods, which include meat, poultry, and fish, represent some of the most important foods in Western societies. Handbook of Muscle Foods Analysis provides a comprehensive overview and description of the analytical techniques and applications of these methodologies. This reference discusses the analysis of chemical and biochemical compounds of muscle foods, technological quality and the use of non-destructive techniques, nutrients in muscle foods, sensory quality, and the analytical tools used to determine color, texture, and flavor. This book also addresses safety aspects and the tools used for detecting pathogens, parasites, allergens, and chemical toxic compounds.