Shelf life enhancement of gamma irradiated broiler chicken meat

When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. As health requires healthier food and white meat is more beneficial than red meat. Chicken meat is an important source of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and also long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. It contains Phosphorous, calcium, zinc, selenium and other minerals. It has a higher amount of unsaturated fatty acids mainly of omega-3 fatty acids than saturated fatty acids. It is rich in vitamin A, niacin and vitamin B-complex. Chicken, being rich in vitamin B6, plays an important role in preventing cardiac diseases.

About the author

Summiya Khalid has obtained her bachelor's degree in the field of Biotechnology in 2015.Since then she has conducted research on quality maintenance and shelf life extension of Broiler chicken to extend its export.In addition, she has also done volunteer work, participated actively in model and poster competitions and attended science symposiums.

Product details

• Authors: Mahwis Aftab, Mahwish Aftab, Summiy Khalid, Summiya Khalid, Shagufta Naz
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2015
• EAN: 9783659763076
• ISBN: 978-3-659-76307-6
• No. of pages: 88
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology