Main mineral contents in camel meat in Algeria

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the concentrations of minerals and trace elements in camel meat in Algeria. Meat samples from 32 camels were collected. The assays were performed by atomic emission spectroscopy. The mean concentrations (± standard error) of calcium and phosphorus were 33.1 ± 6.1 and 655 ± 21.3 mg / 100 g, respectively. Trace element contents were 14,056 ± 831 µg / 100 g for zinc, 6100 ± 447 µg / 100 g for iron, and 1322 ± 43 µg / 100 g for copper. The breed factor had a highly significant effect (p < 0.001) on calcium and sodium levels. No significant effects (p < 0.05) of age were observed on the various minerals studied. The meat of the dromedary has mineral contents similar to those of other farm animals.