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Introduction |
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Part 1 Egg composition and chemistry |
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1 Composition and properties of eggshell |
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3 | (1) |
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2 Introduction to eggshell formation |
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4 | (3) |
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3 The inorganic components of the eggshell |
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7 | (2) |
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4 The organic components of the eggshell: eggshell membranes |
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9 | (1) |
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5 The organic components of the eggshell: the eggshell matrix |
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10 | (4) |
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6 The organic components of the eggshell: cuticle and pigment |
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14 | (1) |
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7 Case study: OC-116 as a genetic marker for improved eggshell quality |
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15 | (2) |
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8 Summary and future trends |
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17 | (1) |
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9 Where to look for further information |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (7) |
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2 Composition and properties of egg white |
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25 | (3) |
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2 The structure of egg white |
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28 | (1) |
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3 Proteins in egg white: an overview |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (2) |
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9 Minor proteins in egg white |
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38 | (2) |
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10 Carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins in egg white |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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12 Where to look for further information |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (7) |
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3 The nutritional and physiological functions of egg yolk components |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (5) |
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56 | (8) |
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64 | (3) |
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5 Egg yolk antibody (IgY) |
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67 | (12) |
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6 Other bioactive components derived from egg yolk |
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79 | (4) |
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83 | (1) |
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8 Where to look for further information |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (13) |
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4 Pathogens affecting table eggs |
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99 | (12) |
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99 | (1) |
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2 Pathogen contamination of eggs: an overview |
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99 | (3) |
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102 | (2) |
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4 Campylobacter spp. and other bacteria |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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6 Conclusions and future trends |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (5) |
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5 Mechanisms for the transmission of pathogens into eggs |
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111 | (30) |
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111 | (1) |
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2 Microbial hazards associated with egg consumption |
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112 | (3) |
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115 | (2) |
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4 Horizontal transmission |
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117 | (2) |
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5 Secondary contamination: trans-shell penetration |
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119 | (2) |
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6 The effect of antimicrobial molecules on the behaviour of microorganisms in egg white |
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121 | (4) |
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7 The influence of the physicochemical and environmental conditions on the egg white |
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125 | (2) |
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8 Migration and behaviour of microorganisms in egg yolk |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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10 Where to look for further information |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (12) |
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6 Sampling and detection of Salmonella in eggs |
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141 | (20) |
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1 Introduction: bacterial pathogens in eggs |
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141 | (1) |
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2 Contamination of eggs with Salmonella |
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142 | (4) |
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3 Detection of Salmonella on or inside eggshells: sampling, pooling and incubation |
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146 | (1) |
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4 Detection of Salmonella on or inside eggshells: conventional culture methods |
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147 | (3) |
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5 Detection of Salmonella on or inside eggshells: rapid detection methods and egg yolk antibody detection |
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150 | (2) |
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6 Egg testing and Salmonella control: conclusions and challenges for future research |
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152 | (1) |
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7 Where to look for further information |
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153 | (1) |
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153 | (8) |
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7 Understanding the natural antibacterial defences of egg white and their regulation |
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161 | (34) |
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161 | (1) |
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2 Egg white antimicrobial molecules |
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162 | (9) |
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3 Environmental and physicochemical conditions controlling bacterial growth and dispersion in egg white |
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171 | (3) |
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4 Variability of egg white natural defences induced by hen-associated factors |
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174 | (3) |
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5 Environmental variability of physicochemical and antibacterial properties of egg white during egg storage |
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177 | (5) |
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6 Environmental variability of physicochemical and antibacterial properties of egg white during egg incubation |
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182 | (2) |
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184 | (1) |
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8 Where to look for further information |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (10) |
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8 The effects of laying hen housing systems on egg safety and quality |
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195 | (20) |
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195 | (1) |
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2 Indicator organisms in monitoring egg safety |
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196 | (3) |
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199 | (4) |
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4 Other pathogens and chemical contaminants |
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203 | (3) |
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206 | (2) |
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208 | (1) |
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7 Future trends in research |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (6) |
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9 Egg washing to ensure product safety |
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215 | (14) |
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215 | (1) |
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2 Egg properties relevant to the washing process |
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216 | (1) |
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3 General cleaning principles |
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217 | (2) |
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4 Cleaning principles applied to egg washing: time, temperature, agitation and use of chemicals |
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219 | (4) |
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5 Cleaning principles applied to egg washing: rinsing, drying and decontamination of equipment |
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223 | (1) |
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6 Monitoring, process control, verification and validation |
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224 | (2) |
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226 | (1) |
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8 Where to look for further information |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (2) |
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10 New developments in packaging of eggs to improve safety and quality |
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229 | (14) |
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229 | (1) |
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2 Shell egg packaging in low- and high-barrier materials |
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230 | (2) |
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3 Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) of shell eggs |
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232 | (2) |
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4 Case study: combination of CO2 MAP and active packaging with humidity regulator for shell eggs storage |
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234 | (4) |
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5 Future trends in research |
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238 | (1) |
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6 Where to look for further information |
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239 | (1) |
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Part 3 Sensory and nutritional quality |
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11 Egg quality: consumer preferences and measurement techniques |
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243 | (24) |
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243 | (1) |
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2 Consumer perceptions of egg quality and consumer preferences for eggs |
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244 | (4) |
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3 Instrumental techniques for measuring eggshell quality |
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248 | (4) |
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4 Instrumental techniques for measuring egg freshness |
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252 | (5) |
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5 Instrumental techniques for measuring other quality attributes |
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257 | (3) |
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6 Conclusions and future perspectives |
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260 | (1) |
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7 Where to look for further information |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (5) |
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12 Determinants of egg appearance and colour |
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267 | (26) |
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267 | (1) |
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2 Consumer purchasing decisions: choosing to eat eggs and choosing which eggs to eat |
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267 | (5) |
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272 | (6) |
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278 | (2) |
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280 | (5) |
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285 | (1) |
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7 Where to look for further information |
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285 | (1) |
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286 | (7) |
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13 Understanding and improving the shelf-life of eggs |
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293 | (26) |
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293 | (1) |
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2 Factors affecting egg internal quality |
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294 | (2) |
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3 Factors affecting egg microbiological safety |
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296 | (2) |
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4 Technologies for increasing the shelf-life of eggs |
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298 | (3) |
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5 Coatings to increase the shelf-life of eggs |
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301 | (9) |
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6 Summary and future trends |
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310 | (1) |
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7 Where to look for further information |
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311 | (1) |
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312 | (7) |
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14 The nutritional role of eggs |
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319 | (18) |
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319 | (1) |
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2 The nutrient composition of chicken eggs |
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319 | (5) |
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3 The relationship between egg consumption and human health and disease |
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324 | (4) |
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4 Future trends: emerging health benefits |
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328 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
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6 Where to look for further information |
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329 | (1) |
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330 | (7) |
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15 Nutraceutical benefits of eggs |
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337 | (18) |
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337 | (1) |
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2 The eggshell and its membrane |
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338 | (1) |
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339 | (2) |
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341 | (3) |
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344 | (1) |
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345 | (2) |
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7 Future trends in research |
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347 | (1) |
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8 Where to look for further information |
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347 | (1) |
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348 | (7) |
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16 Enhancing the nutritional profile of eggs |
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355 | (28) |
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355 | (1) |
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2 Egg nutrient composition and role in the human diet |
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356 | (1) |
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3 Omega-3 PUFA: biological factors influencing the n-3 composition of eggs |
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356 | (3) |
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4 Omega-3 PUFA: enhancing the n-3 profile of eggs |
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359 | (4) |
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5 Omega-3 PUFA: sensory attributes of enriched eggs |
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363 | (4) |
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6 The vitamin profile of eggs |
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367 | (2) |
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7 Minerals and trace elements in eggs |
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369 | (2) |
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371 | (1) |
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10 Where to look for further information |
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372 | (1) |
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372 | (11) |
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17 Molecular breeding techniques to improve egg quality |
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383 | (22) |
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383 | (1) |
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2 Whole-genome methods to improve egg quality |
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384 | (4) |
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3 Improving external egg quality |
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388 | (2) |
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4 Improving internal egg quality |
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390 | (1) |
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391 | (1) |
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6 Targeting candidate genes for particular traits |
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392 | (3) |
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7 Gene expression and regulation |
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395 | (1) |
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8 Summary and future trends |
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396 | (1) |
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9 Where to look for further information |
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397 | (1) |
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Index |
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