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NR ZCLS

AU Smulders,F.J.M.; Eikelenboom,G.; Lambooy,E.; van Logtestijn,J.G.

TI Electrical stimulation during exsanguination: Effects on the prevalence of blood splash and on sensory quality characteristics in veal

QU Meat Science 1989; 26: 89-99

PT journal article

AB Twenty-four veal calves were stunned with a captive bolt. Twelve calves were shackled by the left, the other twelve by the right hindleg. Approximately 1 min after sticking, six carcasses of each of these subgroups were stimulated electrically with equipment relying on a combined high (3000 V, 0.83 pulses s(xp = -1), 1.5 ms duration) and low 35 V, 14 pulses s(xp = -1) voltage action. The remaining carcasses were left unharmed. Neither electrical stimulation nor shackling by either of the hindlegs significantly affected the prevalence and severity of blood splash. At 7 days post-mortem the sensory meat quality was assessed. In general, electrical stimulation did not significantly affect waterbinding and colour characteristics. Shear force values were lower after electrical stimulation. It is concluded that shackling by one leg or the other does not interfere with the tenderising effect of electrical stimulation.

SP englisch

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