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Meat water holding capacity (WHC) refers to the ability of meat to retain moisture including moisture inherent to the muscle tissue and any fluids that may be added to the meat during processing. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The WHC characteristic corresponds to meat juiciness and meat tenderness .
[7] [8] The pads help regulate drip loss, and their size is in part determined by the meat water holding capacity. [9] Readily biodegradable meat drip pads are available, though in limited use due to their higher costs. [10] While packaging waste is a concern, the main priority for vendors is to minimize food waste caused by spoilage. [11]
This in turn lowers the meat's water-holding capacity, [46] so the meat loses water or "weeps". [44] In muscles that enter rigor in a contracted position, actin and myosin filaments overlap and cross-bond, resulting in meat that becomes tough when cooked. [ 44 ]
Drip loss is the leakage of myofibers and loss of iron, protein, and water during the transition of muscle to meat. [3] Drip loss impacts the quality and palatability of meat, and has been an issue for pork and chicken. [3] Drip loss is in part governed by the water holding capacity of meat. [4]
Pale, soft, exudative meat, or PSE meat, describes a carcass quality condition known to occur in pork, beef, and poultry.It is characterized by an abnormal color, consistency, and water holding capacity, making the meat dry and unattractive to consumers.
Salt (sodium chloride) is the primary ingredient used in meat curing. [10] Removal of water and addition of salt to meat creates a solute-rich environment where osmotic pressure draws water out of microorganisms, slowing down their growth. [10] [11] Doing this requires a concentration of salt of nearly 20%. [11]
In terms of calories instead of weight, almonds are less water-intensive than mushrooms, several types of fruits and seafoods, and beef. Four types of seafood make it into the top 10 of water ...
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