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The study included fresh pork semimembranosus (SM, n=289) and triceps brachii (TB, n=283) muscles sourced from meat packers of Mexico and the USA. Samples were analyzed for moisture, protein, and fat content, pH, shear force (WBSF), cook loss, water holding capacity (WHC), instrumental color, emulsion capacity (EC) and stability (ES), and consumer sensory ratings. SM from the USA had lower WBSF (P<0.05) than that from Mexico (26.7 vs. 29.7N), higher WHC (44.7 vs. 38.4%; P<0.05) and a better appearance, as indicated by its lower h* (52.3 vs. 56.6; P<0.05) and higher C* (23.1 vs. 21.3; P<0.05). Consumer acceptance of SM was similar (P>0.05) across countries. TB from Mexico had higher (P<0.05) fat content (2.5 vs. 2.0%), lower (P<0.05) WBSF values (32.0 vs. 36.9N), and received more positive ratings by Mexican consumers (87.1 vs. 81.7%) than its US equivalent. In general, US pork exhibits better technological properties, while country of origin has less effect on consumer acceptability.

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An overview of fresh US pork in the Mexican market was achieved by surveying fresh US pork packages (n=342) for sale in five Mexican cities. Data on cut, primal/sub-primal from which the cut was sourced, subcutaneous and seam fat thicknesses, marbling scores, and presence of bone were collated. The most prevalent identifiable retail cuts were milanesa (thin slice of pork, breaded or non-breaded) and trozos (diced pork) derived primarily from the leg and accounting for 68% of the total US pork on sale. Over 90% of the retail cuts were trimmed to 3.2mm or less of external fat and the average marbling score was 2.26. Differences in distribution and fat measures were observed with chain, location and socio-economic status of clientele indicating potential for a targeted marketing approach in Mexico.

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A database consisting of 331 beef animals (Brahman-crossbred) was used to determine the multivariate relationships between carcass and beef palatability traits of Venezuelan cattle and to develop prediction equations for Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF). The first three principal components (PC) explained 77.53% of the standardized variance. Equations were obtained for each sex class and the total variability observed in WBSF could be explained by its orthogonal regression with carcass weight (CW), fat cover (FC), fat thickness (FT), and skeletal maturity (SM). Prediction equations were: WBSF(steers)=3.566+0.003(CW)-0.033(FC)-0.015(FT)+0.0004(SM); WBSF(heifers)=4.824+0.002(CW)-0.229(FC)+0.096(FT)-0.064(SM); WBSF(bulls)=3.516+0.009(CW)+0.154(FC)-0.129(FT)-0.006(SM). A higher proportion of the variation was explained by the PC when variables of greater weight were selected to define each PC. The equation set presented herein could become an important tool to improve the Venezuelan carcass grading system.

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To compare beef from Northwestern Mexico (NMEX) and that imported from the United States in physical-chemical (PC) and sensory traits, samples of ribeye (m. Longissimus dorsi thoracis, LDT) and knuckle (m. Vastus lateralis, VL) of Mexican (64 LDT; 51 VL) and U.S. (28 LDT; 25 VL) origin were purchased randomly from select retail stores located in 3 cities of NMEX. PC evaluation measured contents of moisture, fat and cholesterol, Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), pH, CIE L*, a*, and b*, cooking loss, and normalized fatty acid profile (FAP). Trained panelists evaluated raw and cooked samples for 2 and 6 different organoleptic traits, respectively. Mexican and U.S.-imported LDT steaks did not differ (P>0.05) in PC traits. VL samples differed in L*, b*, hue*, WBSF, and fat content by country of origin (COO). The WBSF for cooked VL samples from the United States was lower (P < 0.05) and fat content was greater (P<0.05) than those for NMEX steaks. The FAP varied between muscles; Mexican LDT had a higher content of C18:0, while VL from the United States had a higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and a higher PUFA/Saturated ratio (P<0.05). Although sensory traits tended to be rated higher for Mexican LDT and VL steaks, no statistical differences with U.S.-imported samples were detected (P > 0.05). Results indicated that domestic and U.S. retail steaks sold in the NMEX are similar in eating quality and PC, whereas differences observed in FAP deserve further attention from a nutritional standpoint.

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The tenderness thresholds for ribeye steaks at 2d postmortem were found by using sensory trained (n=734 steaks) and consumers panel data (55 ribeye steaks and 296 consumers). Also, consumers' perceptions of sensory attributes of beef steaks were assessed to establish their relationships and to determine acceptability levels. The tenderness threshold obtained by regression analysis from trained panelists was 37.98N (3.87kg). Customer satisfaction of 81% was obtained when beef steaks had Warner-Bratzler shear force values (WBSF) less than 40.13N (4.09kg), suggesting that 40.13N could be considered as a tenderness threshold to segregate tough from tender steaks, for Venezuelan beef consumers. According to correlation and regression analyses, consumers focused on flavor to assign their overall liking score. Results suggest that consumers are able to detect changes in tenderness of steaks with different WBSF and that flavor drives customer satisfaction when the beef tenderness is acceptable.

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Datos de cortes obtenidos de ganado bovino (hasta 1197 observaciones) fueron utilizados para desarrollar ecuaciones de predicción del rendimiento en cortes de valor (RCD), Porcentaje de hueso (PHUESO) y recortes de grasa (PGRASA). La condición sexual (CONSEXUAL) explicó el 43 por ciento y 30 por ciento de la variación en RCD y PGRASA, respectivamente. La mayor parte de la variación (>50 por ciento) en RCD, PHUESO y PGRASA no pudo ser explicada por su regresión lineal simple sobre cualquiera de los 13 rasgos de la canal considerados. Las variables incluidas para el análisis de regresión fueron CONSEXUAL, peso en canal (PCANAL), espesor de grasa dorsal (ESPEGRASA), área del ojo del lomo (AOL), porcentaje de grasa interna (GPR), acabado y conformacion. Las mejores ecuaciones fueron: RCD por ciento: 47,564 +2,281(CONSEXUAL) +0,003(PCANAL) -0,302(ESPEGRASA) +0,211(AOL) -1,237(GPR) +0,219(ACABADO) –0,659(CONFORMACION) (R2: +0,629; Cp-Mallows:8); PHUESO: por ciento 17,077 –0,749(CONSEXUAL) –0,005(PCANAL) -0,097(ESPEGRASA) -0,064(AOL) -0,402(GPR) +0,2(ACABADO) +0,272 (CONFORMACION) (R2: 0,387; Cp-Mallows: 8); PGRASA por ciento: 9,628 +0,345(ESPEGRASA) -0,162(AOL) +1,733(GPR) -0,725(ACABADO) –0,134(CONFORMACIÓN) (R2: 0,80; Cp-Mallows: 5,74). Es necesario, en futuras experiencias validar las ecuaciones obtenidas antes de su recomendación y uso comercial.

Carcass fabrication yield (%) data (up to 1197) of Venezuelan cattle were collected to develop prediction equations of boneless, closely trimmed cuts (high plus medium-valued) (YCV), bone percentage (PBONE), and fat trimmings (PFAT). The sex condition (SEXCON) explained 43% and 30% of the variation on YCV and PFAT, respectively. The majority of the variation (50% or more) on YCV, PBONE, and PFAT could not be explained by its simple linear regression over any of the 13 carcass traits considered. The variates included for the regression analysis were SEXCON, Carcass Weight (CWEIGHT), Back Fat Thickness (BACKFAT), Loineye Area (LEA), Internal Fat Percentage (IFP), FINISH and CONFORMATION. The best equations were: YCV%: 47.564 +2.281(SEXCON) +0.003 (CWEIGHT) -0.302( BACKFAT) +0.211(LEA) -1.237(IFP) +0.219 (FINISH) -0.659 (CONFORMATION) (R2: 0.629; Mallow´s-Cp: 8); PBONE: %17.077 -0.749(SEXCON) -0.005 (CWEIGHT) -0.097(BACKFAT) -0.064(LEA) -0.402(IFP) +0.2 (FINISH) +0.272(CONFORMATION) (R2: 0.387; Mallow´s-Cp: 8); PFAT%: 9.628 +0.345(BACKFAT) -0.162(LEA) +1.733(IFP) -0.725(FINISH) -0.134(CONFORMATION) (R2: 0.80; Mallow´s-Cp: 5.74). The equation set presented here in must be subjected to practical and statistical validation.

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This study evaluated the effect of adding oat fibre source of ß-glucan (13.45%) on physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory traits of low-fat (<10%) beef patties as compared to 20% fat control patties. Significant (p<0.05) improvements in cooking yield (74.19%), and retentions of fat (79.74%) and moisture (48.41%) of low-fat patties were attributed to the water binding ability of ß-glucan. Because of larger water retentions moisture contents of raw and cooked low-fat patties were higher (p<0.05) than those of the control patties. Cholesterol content was similar across formulations. Low-fat and control beef patties remained stable in microbiological quality during 60days frozen storage. Low-fat patties were found to be of lower degree of likeness in the taste but juicer than control (p<0.05). Besides appearance, tenderness and colour were not affected by the addition of oat's soluble fibre. Oat fibre can be used successfully as a fat substitute in low-fat beef patties.

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The purpose of this study was to compare the chemical composition and sensory characteristics of two beef muscles (semimembranosus, SM and adductor, AD) from the inside round of Mexican and US origins. Inside rounds were obtained from 20 Mexican bull carcasses, representing beef of Mexican origin. Forty-vacuum packaged USDA Choice and Select inside rounds were purchased from a local trader, representing US beef. Muscles were analyzed for chemical composition, Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), cooking loss percentage, instrumental color, textural profile, and consumer acceptability. Muscles imported from the US contained more intramuscular fat, had higher cooking loss percentages, lower shear force values, and higher consumer ratings for overall desirability than Mexican counterparts (P<0.05). Choice and Select beef samples had similar WBSF values (P>0.05). Consumers found differences in juiciness and tenderness ratings between the two muscles, with the SM being tougher and less juicy than the AD (P<0.05).

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The longissimus dorsi thoracis (LDT) of 64 water buffalo and 68 Zebu-influenced cattle was used to determine the mineral content variation (mg/100g of fresh tissue) according to species, age (7, 17, 19 and 24 months-of-age, MOA) and gender (steers and bulls). Buffalo LDT had higher concentrations of K, Mn, Fe, Zn and Cu at weaning (P<0.05). Phosphorous content was higher (P<0.05) at post-weaning ages. Mineral profile was affected by age without clear trends; the Na and K contents increased at 24 MOA. The age×species, age×gender and species×gender interactions affected (P<0.05) Fe content that ranged from 1.74 to 2.56mg/100g fresh tissue. Meat from both species contributes with more of 25% of K, P, Fe and Zn of the daily requirement for an adult.

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Lipid extracts from longissimus dorsi muscles of 64 water buffaloes and 68 zebu-type cattle were used to quantify the amount (mg/g of lipids) of total conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), CLA isomers c9, t11 and t10, c12 and linoleic acid (LA), according to species (buffaloes and cattle), age (slaughter groups at 7, 17, 19 or 24 months of age) and gender (bulls and steers). The effects of gender and age were significant (P<0.05) but marginal. Comparisons of lipid extracts from buffaloes vs. cattle showed that total CLA (1.83 vs. 1.47 mg/g), CLA c9, t11 (1.27 vs. 1.01 mg/g) and CLA t10, c12 (0.56 vs. 0.47 mg/g) isomers as well as the CLA/LA ratio (0.10 vs. 0.07) were higher (P<0.05) in buffalo lipids. Considering the sparingly low lipid concentrations (<2 g/100 g of fresh muscle) none of the meat species should be considered a significant source of CLA.