"The meat had a low (2.02g/100g) fat content, an appreciable (22.8g/100g) protein content, and cholesterol content was 68.7mg/100g. Glycogen was also determined (0.45g/100g) within 12h of sampling. Potassium was the mineral with the highest content (343mg/100g), followed by phosphorus (212mg/100g), sodium (52mg/100g) and magnesium (24mg/100g)," wrote P. Polidori and colleagues, University of Camerino.
The researchers concluded, "Donkey meat obtained from young animals can be considered a good alternative to other red meats and not only for the production of salami or other fermented meat products."