Abstract
Carcasses from 60 Large white pigs, weighing 62–85 kg, were split and half were stimulated (700 V, 12·5 Hz for 90 s) 20 min after slaughter. Half of the stimulated ( ES) and half of the non-stimulated sides were suspended from the Obturator foramen at 40 min after slaughter and resuspended from the Achilles tendon after 6 h. The sides were then subjected to one of two chilling treatments: (a) air at −15°C until M. longissimus dorsi (LD) in the lumbar region was below 10°C (approx. 3 h from slaughter), followed by air at 1°C for the remainder of chilling; (b) air at 1°C throughout. Rapid chilling increased toughness of LD but not M. semimembranosus (Sm). Stimulation improved tenderness in both muscles, increased drip loss in Sm and increased paleness in LD which could be reversed by rapid chilling. Pelvic suspension reduced drip and improved tenderness with similar magnitude to ES. Ageing improved tenderness in all except pelvic suspended sides but ES produced the most tender pork at 7 days.
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