Assessment of the Quality of Sheep Meat Consumed in Some Regions of Algeria

Authors

  • Sarra METLEF Laboratory of Natural Bioressources, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University Hassiba Ben Bouali, of Chlef, (02000) Algeria.
  • Azdinia ZIDANE Laboratory of Natural Bioressources, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University Hassiba Ben Bouali, of Chlef, (02000) Algeria.
  • Meryem SADOUD Laboratory of Beneficial Microorganisms, Functional Food and Health, University Abbdelhamid Ibn Badis, of Mostaganem, (27000) Algeria. Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University Hassiba Ben Bouali, of Chlef, (02000) Algeria.
  • Aicha LAISSAOUI Laboratory of Natural Bio-Resources, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences, University Djilali Bounaama of Khemis Miliana, Algeria
  • Salima TAYEBI Laboratory of Natural Bio-Resources, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences, University Djilali Bounaama of Khemis Miliana, Algeria

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the quality of sheep meat marketed in three Algerian regions (Djelfa, Tiaret and Relizane). Samples were taken randomly immediately after slaughter from a leg of lamb of the local breed, aged between six and eight months and of uniform size. The results obtained showed a water deficiency (dehydration of the three meats), a pH ranging between 5.41±0.82 and 5.64±0.2, and a good water retention capacity in the meat from Relizane compared with the meat from Djelfa and Tiaret. The levels of dry matter, minerals, lipids and proteins are fairly similar and in line with the standards set by the official Algerian journal. In the regions of Tiaret and Relizane, the microbiological quality of the meat was satisfying, while that of Djelfa was considered unsatisfactory due to an excessive concentration of faecal coliforms, which exceeded established standards. Based on these findings, we infer that slaughter conditions, handling, preservation methods and production methods (feeding during the dry season) have an impact on the quality of sheep meat.

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03/30/2025

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METLEF, S., ZIDANE, A., SADOUD, M., LAISSAOUI, A., & TAYEBI, S. (2025). Assessment of the Quality of Sheep Meat Consumed in Some Regions of Algeria. Revue Nature Et Technologie, 17(1), 17–24. Retrieved from https://journals.univ-chlef.dz/index.php/natec/article/view/502

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025)

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Agronomic & Biological Sciences

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