• Bridging traditional and scientific knowledge on reindeer meat smoking - a pilot study 

      Hansen, Kia Krarup; Turi, Issat; Sundset, Monica Alterskjær; Mathiesen, Svein Disch (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-18)
      Smoking reindeer meat in a traditional Sámi lávvu (tent) is a knowledgeable and long tradition for food preservation among Sámi reindeer herders. However, due to the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) during smoking, scientists associate smoked meat with human health risks. PAH contamination of smoked food depends on the smoking method, the temperature and the wood species. The ...