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This study validates a chromatographic method to accurately quantify skatole and androstenone, key compounds causing boar taint in pigs. The reliable method ensures better pork quality by measuring these odor-causing substances in pig fat.

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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Food Science
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Boar taint, an undesirable odor in pork, stems from androstenone and skatole accumulation in entire male pigs.
  • This impacts overall pork quality and consumer acceptance.
  • Accurate quantification of these compounds is crucial for quality control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate an adapted chromatographic method for quantifying skatole and androstenone in pig liquid fat.
  • To assess the method's reliability, accuracy, and robustness for boar taint analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Adaptation and validation of a chromatographic method using fluorescence detection.
  • Quantification of skatole (SKA) and androstenone (AND) in pig liquid fat.
  • Application of external calibration and assessment of recovery, precision, and robustness.

Main Results:

  • Achieved excellent chromatographic separation for SKA (4.4 min) and AND (9.9 min).
  • Demonstrated high linearity (R²=0.9999), low detection limits (1.53 ng/g for SKA, 16.02 ng/g for AND), and excellent recovery rates (99.72% for SKA, 102.84% for AND).
  • Showcased high precision (RSD < 6.98%) and robustness within reference ranges.

Conclusions:

  • The validated chromatographic method is reliable, accurate, and robust for quantifying skatole and androstenone.
  • This method can effectively contribute to managing and mitigating boar taint in pork production.
  • Ensures improved pork quality and consumer satisfaction.