Correlation Comparisons of Early and Aged Quality Traits of Pork Aged Either as Intact Loins or Case-Ready Chops

Approximately half of retail pork chops in the U.S. arrive at the store in case-ready packages. The other half arrives as intact-loins and are sliced when needed. Cutting chops from loins may increase moisture loss leading to lighter colored and less juicy meat. Therefore, it is possible that correl...

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Main Authors: Anna C. Dilger, B. J. Klehm, D. A. King, Dustin Boler, J. E. Lowell, M. F. Overholt, Steven D Shackelford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iowa State University Digital Press 2018-11-01
Series:Meat and Muscle Biology
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Online Access:https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/mmb/article/id/9049/