Effect of electrical stimulation, suspension method and aging on beef tenderness of the bonsmara breed

Journal of Muscle Foods

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 207-225

  Derbyshire, W ^a   Lues, J F R ^a   Joubert, G ^b   Shale, K ^a   Jacoby, A ^a   Hugo, A ^b  

^a CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (South Africa)

^b UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE   (South Africa)

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EID: 34247362905     PISSN: 10460756     EISSN: 17454573     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4573.2007.00078.x     Document Type: Article

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