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Studies of boar taint, with an emphasis on testicular function and development
Lervik, Siri (PhD Thesis;2015:43, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Boar taint is an odour reminiscent of sweat, urine or faeces, perceived as off-flavour when meat from entire male swine is heated. The compunds that cause boar taint are androstenone and skatole/indole. Androstenone is ...