Influence of breed and previous storage time on color and lipid stability of beef packaged in high-oxygen atmosphere

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two breeds (Belgian Blue vs. Limousin) and previous vacuum storage time on color and lipid stability of meat packaged in high-oxygen atmosphere. Vacuum packaged striploins from Belgian Blue and Limousin cows were stored at −1 °C and +4 °C for up to 60 days and analyzed. Part of these samples were repackaged under modified atmosphere – 70 % O2/30 % CO2 – at different times, stored 2 days at +4 °C and 5 d at +8 °C, and then analyzed. The following parameters were evaluated: color (CIE L*a*b*), metmyoglobin %, lipid oxidation (TBARS) and fat cont... Mehr ...