Unit information: Meat Processing in 2009/10

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Unit name Meat Processing
Unit code VETSM0006
Credit points 15
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Dr. Sheard
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Bristol Veterinary School
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to develop the student's interest in and knowledge and understanding of: - the reasons for meat processing, and the multi-functional effects of salt, nitrite, phosphate and other ingredients. -The key production stages that determine eating quality, shelf life, safety and yield in the whole muscle, cured, cooked and comminuted meat products - The major problems that can occur and potential solutions