Insights into the evaluation, influential factors and improvement strategies for poultry meat quality: a review

NPJ Sci Food. 2024 Sep 9;8(1):62. doi: 10.1038/s41538-024-00306-6.

Abstract

Poultry meat, an essential source of animal protein, requires stringent safety and quality measures to address public health concerns and growing international attention. This review examines both direct and indirect factors that compromise poultry meat quality in intensive farming systems. It highlights the integration of rapid and micro-testing with traditional methods to assess meat safety. The paper advocates for adopting probiotics, prebiotics, and plant extracts to improve poultry meat quality.

Publication types

  • Review