The use of organic meat to produce roasted pork loin was studied. Pigs were
reared following the principles of certified organic meat and the products
were manufactured following the Italian regulations. Cooking and additives
were investigated. Organoleptic characteristics of products we re evaluate
d. So me chemical and physical characteristics were measured. Proteinous pa
ttern shows little differences while Differential Scanning Calorimetry reve
als that proteins are less denaturated in organic meat. A dry slow cooking
of 85 degreesC core temperature was tested to improve the products shelf-li
fe.