The biochemical basis of very fast chilling effect on meat quality.

Author(s) : RONCALÉS P., JAIME I., BELTRÀN J. A.

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

Summary

The biochemical events responsible for presumed tenderisation of meat obtained after a very fast chilling treatment of carcasses are far from understood, although some of them have been pointed out. Neither have been conveniently established chilling treatments for the different carcass types so as to reach optimal conditions.

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  • Original title: The biochemical basis of very fast chilling effect on meat quality.
  • Record ID : 2000-0810
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Very fast chilling in beef. 1. Peri-mortem and the chilling process. 2. Muscle to meat. 3. Eating quality. Concerted Action CT94-1881.
  • Publication date: 1998/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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