ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Seven types of beef products were commercially packaged, frozen, and stored at top corner pallet positions in three rooms for a year. The storage temperatures were: (1) -23°C, constant; (2) -23°C and -21°C; (3) -21°C and -18°C. Compared to the -23°C, constant room (as reference), a net energy saving of 6 and 14% was obtained for the two di-thermal storage rooms by maintaining the temperatures at the lower levels for one 12-hr period followed by the higher levels for another 12-hr period. The weight loss for most products was negligible, except for bulk-packed hamburger patties which lost over 1%. The results on sensory, nutritional, and other quality attributes of frozen boxed beef products showed no serious quality damage from both constant and di-thermal storage after 1 yr, except for MPB and beef patties whose practical shelf life was limited to 6 months.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1981.tb15359.x
