The nucleotides degradation by irradiation in turkey meat
products indicated that the changes of nucleotide degradation
products can contribute to the sensory attributes of irradiated
meat. Irradiation has a significant effect (P0.05). Nitrite in cured meat products
functioned as an antioxidant/ radioprotector and minimized the
effect of irradiation on nucleotides degradation in meat. K-value
can be a good indicator of nucleotides resistance to irradiation in
meat. Thefinding in the present study would provide some
possible solutions (e.g., masking agents, antioxidants) to minimize
the nucleotides degradation by irradiation that can reduce the
possible negative effect of the irradiation on the sensory quality of
meat products