Effects of ultrarapid chilling and ageing on the length of sarcomeres, and tenderness of pork.

Author(s) : FELDHUSEN F., KUHNE M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Ultrarapid chilling of carcasses with rapid cooling of surface muscle layers at temperatures below freezing point, does not affect meat tenderness. The sarcomere length and shear value of muscles with an accelerated glycolysis are not changed.

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  • Original title: Effects of ultrarapid chilling and ageing on the length of sarcomeres, and tenderness of pork.
  • Record ID : 1993-1450
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Meat Sci. - vol. 32 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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