@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003555,
	  title     = {Protein Quality of Game Meat Hunted in Latvia},
	  author    = {Vita Strazdina and  Aleksandrs Jemeljanovs and  Vita Sterna},
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	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Not all proteins have the same nutritional value, since
protein quality strongly depends on its amino acid composition and
digestibility. The meat of game animals could be a high protein
source because of its well-balanced essential amino acids
composition. Investigations about biochemical composition of game
meat such as wild boar (Sus scrofa scrofa), roe deer (Capreolus
capreolus) and beaver (Castor fiber) are not very much. Therefore,
the aim of the investigation was evaluate protein composition of
game meat hunted in Latvia. The biochemical analysis, evaluation of
connective tissue and essential amino acids in meat samples were
done, the amino acids score were calculate. Results of analysis
showed that protein content 20.88-22.05% of all types of meat
samples is not different statistically. The content of connective tissue
from 1.3% in roe deer till 1.5% in beaver meat allowed classified
game animal as high quality meat. The sum of essential amino acids
in game meat samples were determined 7.05–8.26g100g-1. Roe deer
meat has highest protein content and lowest content of connective
tissues among game meat hunted in Latvia. Concluded that amino
acid score for limiting amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine is high
and shows high biological value of game meat.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Nutrition and Food Engineering},
	  volume    = {8},
	  number    = {7},
	  year      = {2014},
	  pages     = {807 - 810},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003555},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/91},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 91, 2014},
	}