Lipid and protein quality of common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) reared in semi-extensive conditions

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Quaresma, MAG (Author) Other; Pimentel, FB (Author) Other; Ribeiro, AP (Author) Other; Ferreira, JD (Author) Other; Alves, SP (Author) Other; Rocha, I (Author) Other; Bessa, RJB (Author) Other; Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Vol. 46

Pages: 88-95

ISSN: 0889-1575

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-0WC

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2015.11.005

Abstract (EN): Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a species with potential to produce high quality meat. Rearing these birds in semi-extensive regime for other purposes than just for hunting has drawn producers' attention. This study aimed to evaluate the lipid and protein composition of breast and leg meat from male and female pheasant. Meat portions exhibited significant differences between total lipid (1.3 and 3.5 g/100 g), total cholesterol contents (0.5 and 0.57 mg/g), fatty acids profile, protein content (89 and 82% dry weight) and amino acids profile, not related with sex. The amino acids content tended to be slightly higher in leg, being comparable to farmed pheasants. Lysine was the prevailing essential amino acid (EAA) in both portions, which are also an exceptional arginine source. Pheasant meat is an interesting source of high quality lean protein, being a healthier alternative to other frequently consumed meats.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8