Lawries Meat Science
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Lawrie's Meat Science, Sixth Edition
Author: Ralston Andrew Lawrie
language: en
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Release Date: 1998-07
Contents: Factors affecting the growth and development of meat animals (cattle, sheep and pigs); The structure and growth of muscle; Chemical and biochemical constitution of muscle; The conversion of muscle to meat; The spoilage of meat by infecting organisms; The storage and preservation of meat (temperature and moisture control, and direct microbial inhibition); The eating quality of meat; meat and human nutrition; prefabricated meat.
Lawrie's Meat Science
Lawrie's Meat Science has established itself as a standard work for both students and professionals in the meat industry. Its basic theme remains the central importance of biochemistry in understanding the production, storage, processing and eating quality of meat. At a time when so much controversy surrounds meat production and nutrition, Lawrie's meat science, written by Lawrie in collaboration with Ledward, provides a clear guide which takes the reader from the growth and development of meat animals, through the conversion of muscle to meat, to the point of consumption.The seventh edition includes details of significant advances in meat science which have taken place in recent years, especially in areas of eating quality of meat and meat biochemistry. - A standard reference for the meat industry - Discusses the importance of biochemistry in production, storage and processing of meat - Includes significant advances in meat and meat biochemistry
Lawrie's Meat Science
Lawries' Meat Science, Ninth Edition continues to be a classic reference in the meat world. It has been used by numerous generations of meat professionals since its first edition in 1966. The new edition brings four new chapters and updated information related to the latest advances in meat animals breeding and technologies for meat preservation, processing, and packaging. In addition, new relevant aspects of nutritional value, quality and safety of meat as well as methodologies for authenticity and traceability are provided with a compilation of chapters written by a select group of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the meat field. This book covers essential information and latest advances and developments, from the initial meat animal's growth and development to the time of slaughter and to the processing technologies, packaging and distribution till consumption of its meat. Relevant aspects of its composition, nutritional value, eating quality, consumer acceptance, safety and sustainability issues are also covered. - Includes new information on improved added value of meat by-products for increased sustainability - Presents best practices sustainable animal production and meat processing - Provides the latest developments in organic meat and meat products and on cell-cultured meat and future market opportunities