Table 7.
Effects of rumen protected methionine and α-tocopherol on pH and TBARS values in longissimus muscle of Hanwoo steers during refrigerated storage.
Items | Storage Days | Control | Treatment | Pr >|t| |
---|---|---|---|---|
pH | 0 | 5.41 ± 0.04 | 5.42 ± 0.06 | 0.82 |
3 | 5.42 ± 0.04 | 5.44 ± 0.05 | 0.36 | |
6 | 5.45 ± 0.04 | 5.46 ± 0.06 | 0.81 | |
9 | 5.66 ± 0.11 | 5.68 ± 0.21 | 0.82 | |
TBARS 1 (mg MDA/kg) |
0 | 0.35 ± 0.04 | 0.38 ± 0.06 | 0.47 |
3 | 0.42 ± 0.12 | 0.38 ± 0.18 | 0.62 | |
6 | 0.50 ± 0.11 | 0.47 ± 0.05 | 0.64 | |
9 | 0.57 ± 0.26 | 0.40 ± 0.14 | 0.12 |
1 TBARS, 2—Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances.