Background: One of the concerns of consumers of animal protein sources is the residues of heavy metals in meat. The accumulation of these elements in meat and the consumption by humans can cause acute and chronic disorders in the function of vital organs. Methods: For the estimation of cadmium, zinc and silver in the poultry meat products, 100 samples of chicken breasts, thighs, hearts and liv...

For some, the pleasure of eating meat comes served with a side of guilt. Raising animals for food contributes to climate change, water pollution, and habitat destruction. Governmental dietary recommendations and social campaigns like Meatless Monday pepper us with messages to eat less meat, particularly red meat. But for meat lovers, come dinnertime, alternative protein sources, like beans or s...

• Participants evaluated meat substitute (MS) products less environmentally friendly than meat. MS as unhealthier Compared to traditional goods like meat, cheese and fish, were more unnatural. Consumers seemed question the benefits provided over In an attempt move consumers toward a sustainable healthy diet, have flooded market. However, tend be conservative about new food technologies that are...

Skřivanová V., Tůmová E., Englmaierová M., Chodová D., Skřivan M. (2017): Do rearing system and freerange stocking density affect meat quality of chickens fed feed mixture with rapeseed oil? Czech J. Anim. Sci., 62, 141−149. Recently, consumers have paid an attention to animal-friendly meat. The aim of the study was to evaluate the meat quality of breast muscles in indoor and free-range chicken...

The aim of this study is to investigate consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for welfare friendly meat chicken products in Western Australia. Data from an internet-based choice experiment on skinless chicken breast is analysed to determine whether consumers care about humane production practices. Majority of respondents are concerned about the welfare of meat chickens. In general, ...