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Area of Science:

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Applied Physics

Background:

  • The meat industry requires real-time, reliable quality assessment for high-quality consumer products.
  • Existing laboratory methods are often impractical for on-line, in-slaughterhouse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in using electromagnetic waves for meat quality assessment.
  • To examine the potential deployment of these technologies in industrial settings.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of electromagnetic wave-based techniques including impedance spectroscopy (low and high frequency), microwaves, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, and X-ray interaction.
  • Analysis of physical interactions between electromagnetic waves and meat samples.

Main Results:

  • Electromagnetic waves can assess key meat quality traits: sensory characteristics, chemical composition, physicochemical properties, health-promoting aspects, nutritional value, and safety.
  • Several techniques are nearing practical application, with various sensors and instruments under review.

Conclusions:

  • Electromagnetic wave technologies show significant promise for on-line meat quality monitoring in industrial environments.
  • Further development and validation are crucial for widespread adoption in the meat industry.