Abstract
Effect of two rearing systems on quality of Cinta Senese sausages
Highlights
Over time, consumers' preferences have diverged towards high quality and environmentally friendly products obtained through practices which are respectful of animal welfare
Estévez et al (2006) did not report differences on chemical composition of frankfurter sausages obtained from two different pig groups: Iberian pigs extensively reared on natural resources and white pigs intensively reared with commercial concentrate
Cinta Senese frankfurter-type sausages of the present study had higher monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and lower saturated fatty acids (SFA) than the same product obtained from cosmopolitan breeds (Ayo et al, 2007, Alirezalu et al, 2019)
Summary
Consumers' preferences have diverged towards high quality and environmentally friendly products obtained through practices which are respectful of animal welfare Thanks to their qualitative traits and specific rearing systems, local breeds are often able to respond to these market demands. Unlike cosmopolitan pig breeds usually reared in intensive systems, Cinta Senese pig is reared outdoor, often grazing on natural resources, in particular during the fattening period even if grazing for the whole growing period is not rare. In this case, if the animals are raised in the wood, an accurate management of pasture is necessary to avoid damage to soil and trees. The nutritional value of natural resources does not fulfil the animals’ needs (Sirtori et al, 2014), and it is often necessary to rely on feed supplement consisting of commercial mixture
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