Strategies to eliminate atypical flavours and aromas in sow loins. I. Optimization of sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium bicarbonate, and injection level.

Sow meat has been identified to possess objectionable atypical aromas and flavors we have termed as "sow taint". The objective of this study was to identify optimum concentrations of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO(3)), sodium tripolyphosphate (PO(4)) and percentage marination solution that reduces or eliminates sow taint. Sow loins (N=20) with atypical aromas and flavors were treated with solutions containing sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium bicarbonate with concentrations ranging from 0.