Use of water-soluble phosphates to control PSE condition in muscle products
US6610340B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L13/432
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for controlling PSE (pale, soft, exudative) condition in meat muscle products is disclosed. A phosphate solution is injected into the animal muscle early post-mortem period after slaughter, prior to the onset of rigor mortis in the muscle.
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