L4-9468 — Final report
1.
Qualities of pigs adapted for dry-cured hams with lower salt content

The presentation of the importance of raw material quality with the aspects related to salt content reduction destined to wider public and published in weekly magazine

D.10 Educational activities

COBISS.SI-ID: 2864488
2.
The factors affecting the quality of the raw material and their effect on the maturation process.

Literature review on factors affecting the quality of the raw material important for dry-curing process as well as their effect on the maturation process and consequently product quality.

B.04 Guest lecture

COBISS.SI-ID: 2192232
3.
Effect of salt reduction on seasoning losses in Bayonne ham.

The reduction of salt in dry-cured ham is important in view of its nutritonal quality. The results of this study demonstrate that reduction of salt was accompanied by lower processing losses and better slicing yields.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 3169384
4.
Effect of salt content on dry-cured ham proteomic profile

Excessive salt intake presents a risk to human health. However, reducing salt in dry-cured ham may cause serious quality defects due to excessive proteolysis. Our aim was evaluate the impact of salt content on the proteomic level in order to clarify its impact on proteolysis. Forty-five protein spots were significantly affected by salt level, demonstrating a notable effect of salt content on proteolysis of dry-cured ham. Further studies are needed (protein identification, comparison to initial level, association with sensory traits) to substantiate our results.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 3094632
5.
Selection of raw material (hams) for Kraški pršut - criteria

We prepared analysis of causes for selection/rejection of hams for processing of "kraški pršut" and thus criteria for selection aplicable in practice. This was published in proffessional magazine and monographic publication (tehnološki list).

F.17 Transfer of existing technologies, know-how, methods and procedures into practice

COBISS.SI-ID: 2429032