QUALITY INDICATORS of backfat of Purebred young pigs
The article presents results of research on chemical composition, physical properties and fatty acid composition of back fat of young pigs bred in Belarus. It was determined that samples of fat all the studied breeds had a good digestibility and by all indicators were considered fats of premium class. Analysis of fatty acid composition showed that the total amount of the essential fatty acids was higher in young Yorkshire, Belarusian Large White and Duroc breed animals, indicating a more solid structure and calories level in fat. The highest level of polyunsaturated fatty acids was shown by young Yorkshire and Landrace breeds.