Table 1.
Effects of preslaughtering TWFR treatment after transport during summer on water holding capacity of broiler muscle.
| Treatments | Drip loss (%)m | Thawing loss (%) | Cook loss (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| T | 7.67 ± 0.54a | - | 17.47 ± 2.40c |
| TR | 5.12 ± 0.28b | - | 15.25 ± 2.20d |
| TWFR | 3.65 ± 0.35c | - | 12.66 ± 1.54e |
| T-F | - | 11.67 ± 1.51a | 23.79 ± 2.21a |
| TR-F | - | 10.49 ± 1.32a,b | 22.24 ± 1.65a,b |
| TWFR-F | - | 4.27 ± 0.66c | 18.13 ± 2.02c |
a,b,c,d,eMeans (n = 9) in the same column with no common superscript differ significantly (P < 0.05). Error bars represent the standard deviation of 3 determinations.
Abbreviations: T-group, 45-min transport group; TR-group, 45-min transport with 1-h rest; TWER-group, 45-min transport with 15-min water atomizing sprays with forced ventilation and 45-min rest. T-F, TR-F, and TWFR-F are the above groups frozen under −18°C for 1 mo.