Table 5.
Mean values and standard deviation of crude protein, fat, moisture and mineral matter concentrations; lipid oxidation (TBARS) and cholesterol of breast meat from broilers affected by WBM and stored for 30 days at −20 °C.
| Variables | Normal (n = 20) | Moderate (n = 20) | Severe (n = 20) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (%) | 24.64 ± 0.65 | 23.31 ± 0.45 | 22.97 ± 0.48 | 0.1260 |
| Fat (%) | 3.79 ± 0.33 a | 2.76 ± 0.22 b | 2.17 ± 0.13 c | 0.0002 |
| Moisture (%) | 73.66 ± 0.24 b | 74.20 ± 0.15 b | 76.41 ± 0.20 a | <0.0001 |
| Mineral matter (%) | 1.77 ± 0.17 | 1.74 ± 0.16 | 1.46 ± 0.15 | 0.3230 |
| TBARS (mg MDA/kg) | 0.613 ± 0.048 | 0.588 ± 0.029 | 0.647 ± 0.064 | 0.6830 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/100 g) | 84.93 ± 1.01 ab | 86.56 ± 1.04 a | 82.49 ± 1.09 b | 0.0370 |
a–c Means followed by distinct letters in the lines differ from each other by the Tukey test (p < 0.05).