%0 Conference Paper
%A Hansen, L.L.
%A Jensen, M.T.
%A Mejer, H.
%A Roepstorff, A.
%A Thamsborg, S.M.
%A Byrne, D.V.
%A Karlsson, A.H.
%A Hansen-Møller, J.
%A Tuomola, M.
%D 2005
%F orgprints:10015
%K Chicory roots, boar taint, pigs
%P 327
%T Influence of chicory roots /Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male pigs and female pigs
%U http://orgprints.org/10015/
%X It is known that pure inulin a fructooligosaccharide extracted from chicory roots can:  – reduce boar taint (skatole in backfat and blood)  – reduce parasite infection levels when added to specially composed experimental diets  • However, the entire chicory roots may, in comparison to inulin:  – reduce boar taint more effectively  – improve the taste of cooked meat from both male and female pigs  – be more effective against parasites when added to normal diet types  – contain secondary metabolites that add to the effect of the inulin  – be a cheaper solution