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The effects of ultra-hydrostatic pressurization of pre-rigor muscle on characteristics of economic importance

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Ali, Elgasim Elgasim

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This study was designed to confirm or refute the tenderizing effect of ultra-hydrostatic pressure on warm excised pre-rigor muscle, plus to take a thorough look at its effect on some meat characteristics of economic importance. Samples for the experiment were obtained from animals (cattle and sheep) slaughtered at Oregon State...

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Masters Thesis

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Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dir. Walter H. Kennick This study was designed to confirm or
The effect of electrical current on bacteria on beef carcasses, on agar media and in suspensions

Creator:

Lin, Chih-kai Jimmy

Abstract:

Electrical stimulation of beef carcasses (n=18) did not cause a significant reduction in microbial population on three different sampling positions immediately following slaughter. In constrast, significant microbial reduction (P > 0.05) was found at position 2 (muscle above aitch bone), but not at position 1 (inside of neck) or position...

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Masters Thesis

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/ Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Walter E. Kennick Electrical stimulation of beef carcasses (n