Influence of chicory roots /Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male pigs and female pigsL.L.HansenauthorM.T.JensenauthorH.MejerauthorA.RoepstorffauthorS.M.ThamsborgauthorD.V.ByrneauthorA.H.KarlssonauthorJ.Hansen-MøllerauthorM.TuomolaauthorIt 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 "Organics" in general2005Conference paper, poster, etc.