Essential Elements in Unprocessed and Processed Frankfurters
1982 ◽
Vol 45
(8)
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pp. 707-712
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Keyword(s):
Content of 16 essential elements was determined in three kinds of frankfurters by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The element content of frankfurter batter was compared with processed frankfurters. There were larger (P<0.05) amounts of sodium in beef; colbalt, manganese and sodium in chicken; and manganese, potassium and sodium in meat frankfurters (beef and pork) after processing. Chicken samples contained less (P<0.05) chloride and potassium after processing. All frankfurters studied were superior sources of iron and zinc and fair sources of potassium when compared to other foodstuffs. Element retention ranged from 80.9% to over 100%. Data suggest that processing had minimal effects on element loss.
1988 ◽
Vol 51
(7)
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pp. 574-576
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