Thiamin, riboflavin, and alpha-tocopherol content of exotic meats and lossdue to gamma radiation

Changes in thiamin, riboflavin, and a-tocopherol concentrations due to gamm a irradiation were followed in alligator, caiman, bison, and ostrich (exoti c) meats. The proximate composition showed that the exotic meats generally had lower fat content than domestic animal meats and that the thiamin conte nt of the reptiles was lower. The changes in the vitamins due to irradiatio n were similar to those previously observed for domestic species. The resul ts indicate that the loss of vitamins in these species is negligible insofa r as the American diet is concerned, and that the concept of "chemiclearanc e" is applicable to exotic meats.