Dietary Inclusion of Monosodium Glutamate in Gestating and Lactating Sows Modifies the Preference Thresholds and Sensory-Motivated Intake for Umami and Sweet Solutions in Post-Weaned Pigs

Dietary Inclusion of Monosodium Glutamate in Gestating and Lactating Sows Modifies the Preference Thresholds and Sensory-Motivated Intake for Umami and Sweet Solutions in Post-Weaned Pigs

Pigs show an innate preference for umami (monosodium glutamate, MSG) taste. Nevertheless, the influence of a pre and postnatal umami exposure remains unclear. An experiment was conducted to test the hypothesis that MSG inclusion into maternal diets would modify the feeding behavior of post-weaning p...

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Main Authors: Sergio A. Guzmán-Pino, Cristian Lazcano, Valeria De Luca, Jaime Figueroa, Carolina Valenzuela, Eugeni Roura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
consumption patterns
maternal diets
monosodium glutamate
post-weaned pigs
preference thresholds
sensory-motivated intake
sows’ milk
umami taste
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/336

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