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The collagen/meat protein ratio is expressed as the percentage of collagen in meat protein. The collagen content means the hydroxyproline content multiplied by a factor of 8.

Fat contentCollagen/meat protein ratiof1
— lean minced meat,≤ 7 %≤ 12 %
— minced pure beef,≤ 20 %≤ 15 %
— minced meat containing pigmeat,≤ 30 %≤ 18 %
— minced meat of other species,≤ 25 %≤ 15 %

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The collagen/meat protein ratio is expressed as the percentage of collagen in meat protein. The collagen content means the hydroxyproline content multiplied by a factor of 8.