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- Title
Effect of Two Organic Production Strategies and Ageing Time on Textural Characteristics of Beef from the Retinta Breed.
- Authors
García-Torres, Susana; López-Gajardo, Adoración; Tejerina, David; Prior, Estrella; Cabeza de Vaca, María; Horcada, Alberto
- Abstract
The primary aim of this paper is to determine the influence of two organic production systems, organic grass-fed (OG) and organic concentrate-fed (OC), vs. a conventional concentrate-fed (CC) system; the second aim is to determine the influence of the ageing period on the physical parameters and texture properties of beef from the Retinta breed. Muscle samples from Longissimus thoracis were stored at 2–4 ± 1 °C for 0, 7, 14, and 21 days for the purposes of ageing. Analyses of pH, water losses (drip loss and cooking loss), Warner-Bratzler shear force, texture profile analysis (TPA), and histological analysis of muscle fibre were carried out. The results revealed that organic meat experienced lower drip loss and higher cooking loss than conventional meat. Although the meat of organic grass-fed animals was tougher initially, it showed a higher tenderisation speed in the first ageing days than OC and CC meats. The sarcomere length increased during the ageing period, which showed a negative correlation to shear force. According to its texture characteristics, the Retinta meat produced in organic systems could be recommended by its quality.
- Subjects
BEEF products; FORCE &; energy; BEEF; SHEARING force; ERECTOR spinae muscles; BREEDING
- Publication
Foods, 2020, Vol 9, Issue 10, p1417
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods9101417