Table 1. Two-stage sous-vide with and without addition of phosphate.
| Treatment (°C)1) | Temperature 1 (°C) | Temperature 2 (°C) | Time 1 (h) | Time 2 (h) | STPP concentration (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45+60 | 45 | 60 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 0.2 0.4 |
| 45 | 60 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 0.2 0.4 |
|
| 45+70 | 45 | 70 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 0.2 0.4 |
| 45 | 70 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 0.2 0.4 |
Beef was first cooked at 45°C for 1.5 h or 3.0 h and then at 60°C or 70°C for 1.5 h or 3.0 h.
STPP, sodium tripolyphosphate.