Constant-weight ribeye, top loin, and sirloin steaks were collected from beef carcasses (n=25) representing five weight/loin muscle area (LMA) groups: G1 (226.8-271.7 kg; 70.97-78.96 cm²), G2 (272.2-317.1 kg; 78.71-85.81 cm²), G3 (317.5-362.4 kg ; 86.45-93.55 cm²), G4 (362.9-407.8 kg; 800 cwt, 94.19-101.29 cm²), and G5 (408.2-453.1 kg; 101.94-109.03 cm²). Consumers (n=316) selected 3 steaks of each type and ranked selection criteria (color, marbling, thickness, texture). Consumers selected ribeye steaks from G5 most frequently (P=0.0002), but there were no differences among HCW/LMA groups for top loin or sirloin steaks. Thickness was the primary criterion for sirloins and top loins, but marbling was the primary criterion for ribeyes. Data indicate that consumers have preferences for steak thickness and appearance, but the preferred characteristics differ among consumers.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.09.004 | DOI Listing |
Foods
October 2024
Division of Animal Bioscience & Integrated Biotechnology, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
In developed countries, the growing elderly population has increased the demand for senior-friendly processed meat products. This study investigated the effects of four commercial microbial proteases (Alcalase, Flavourzyme, Neutrase, and Protamex) on the general physicochemical attributes of beef top round, chicken breast, and pork loin, which are lean muscle cuts suitable for developing senior-friendly meat products. Muscle samples were injected with microbial protease solutions (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTransl Anim Sci
August 2024
Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH 43210, USA.
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of body condition score (BCS) of cull cows on carcass characteristics, carcass-cutting yields, profitability, and tenderness development for the and muscles. During a 5-wk period (May-June 2023), 10 boner cull cows (BCS 4 to 6) and 10 leaner cull cows (BCS 1 to 3) were purchased at a commercial auction market. Live conformation, carcass characteristics, weights of fabricated cuts, tenderness, pH decline, and temperature decline were recorded following slaughter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNutrients
August 2024
Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79406, USA.
Nutrient composition data that accurately represent available beef products are critical to understanding beef's role in healthy dietary patterns. The quality of beef products has changed over the past several decades, and updated nutrient data are warranted as USDA Prime beef cuts become more available. In an effort to provide a complete nutrient profile for frequently purchased USDA Prime beef cuts, five USDA Prime cuts; strip loin steak, tenderloin steak, ribeye steak, top sirloin steak, and rib roast were collected from retail stores in six geographical locations over three collections for macro- and micronutrient analysis in both the raw and cooked state.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Anim Breed Genet
January 2025
Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Traits such as meat quality and composition are becoming valuable in modern pork production; however, they are difficult to include in genetic evaluations because of the high phenotyping costs. Combining genomic information with multiple-trait indirect selection with cheaper indicator traits is an alternative for continued cost-effective genetic improvement. Additionally, gut microbiome information is becoming more affordable to measure using targeted rRNA sequencing, and its applications in animal breeding are becoming relevant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn Acad Bras Cienc
May 2024
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Departamento de Agronomia, Avenida Antônio Baiano, 150, 38280-000 Iturama, MG, Brazil.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of diets with two energy levels fed to Ile de France ewes during the last third of gestation on the performance, carcass, and meat traits of their offspring. Treatments were: D0: maternal diet meeting the requirements for the last third of gestation, and D20: maternal diet containing an additional 20% energy requirements. Twenty single-born male lambs, ten from each group of ewes, were weaned at 60 d (18.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!