The objective of this study was the analysis of bacon slices concerning
the concentration of HAAs after different monitored heating
treatments. For this objective, the bacon was manufactured
from belly without rind and gristle. As a working hypothesis, the
concentration of HAAs may be affected by the pan-frying time
and temperature. The bacon slices were manufactured according
to the manufacturing process defined from one animal to exclude
other factors of influence. The sensory preference of the cooked
meat product is also a very important factor for the consumer
intake of HAAs. In order to study this consumer preference, the
sensory quality of the bacon slices according to colour and flavour,
as well as liking, after pan-frying was determined using a hedonic
test with a trained sensory panel.