Sun-drying method: Sun-drying was carried out by
placing the meat samples on a wire gauze and put
directly in the hot humid tropical sun. The sun-drying
was done between 9:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs daily. The
average daily temperature during this period was 33°C
and relative humidity was 67%. Sun-drying lasted for 5
days, pounding with mortal and pestle was done to
increase the surface area for analytical purpose.