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BACKGROUND Beef color is a critical factor influencing consumer purchasing decisions, particularly in the retail market, where consumers prefer a bright cherry red color. Dark-cutting beef, which results from pre-slaughter stress leading to a higher postmortem pH, deviates from this ideal color, presenting a significant challenge for the beef industry....

Published: 10/7/2024 | Inventor(s): Ranjith Ramanathan, Rafael Auras

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Food Science

Effects of Nitrite Embed Packaging and Rosemary on Dark Cutting Beef Color

BACKGROUND Beef purchasing decisions are influenced by color over any other quality factor. Consumers use discoloration as an indicator of freshness and wholesomeness, associating bright red color with these qualities; any deviation from this color leads to a discounted price on beef. Nearly 15% of all retail beef ends up being sold for a discounted...

Published: 10/19/2022 | Inventor(s): Gretchen Mafi, Deborah VanOverbeke, Ranjith Ramanathan

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Food Science