ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Bull (n = 30) and steer (n = 30) carcasses were measured for meat quality in the longissimus muscle after 48 hr on electrically stimulated (ES) sides or after 6 days on their unstimulated counterparts. Electrical stimulation and 48 hr aging had the same tenderizing effect as a 6 day aging period on both bulls and steers. Compared to meat from steers, that from bulls was tougher and had higher ultimate pH values and collagen contents. On an overall quality basis however, ES meat aged for 48 hrs was equivalent to nonstimulated meat aged for 6 days.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1992.tb08038.x
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