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Neutral lipid (NL) and phospholipid (PL) fractions and their corresponding fatty acid profiles from the L. dorsi of Bison, Hereford, and Brahman steers of similar age finished on identical diets were determined. Compositional differences were related to sensory characteristics of the samples. Phosphatidylcholine + lysophosphatidylethanolamine (PC + LPE) existed in the highest concentration in all samples evaluated followed by lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), sphingomyelin (SPH), fraction one and phosphatidylserine (PS). Bison contained more total PL, particularly PC+LPE and LPC, than the other two bovine species. Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) composition of these PL was greater for Bison. Off-flavor and aftertaste increased with increasing levels of PC+LPE and LPC due to their greater composition of PUFA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BSTRACT Seventy-two steaks were used to determine effects of freezing postrigor muscle on aging of meat and shear force. Steaks were removed from each carcass 24 hr postmortem and aged at 2°C for 2 or 6 days; or frozen at − 30°C for 27 days, thawed 24 hr and aged 2 or 6 days at 2°C. After aging, steaks were cooked and shear force determinations made. Aging of meat reduced shear force values; however, meat aged after freezing had lower (P < 0.03) shear force values than meat aged before freezing. Meat cooked after freezing had greater (P < 0.05) cooking losses. Freezing enhances the aging process and improves shear values of meat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]