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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
PSE Meat — Alternative Name
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Question (English)
PSE meat is also known as:
- Slimy pork
- Watery pork ✓ Correct
- Watery beef
- None of these
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Watery Pork
PSE meat (Pale, Soft & Exudative) is commonly called Watery Pork because it predominantly occurs in pigs and has a characteristically watery/exudative texture.
Why Is It Called Watery?
The exudate (drip) is caused by protein denaturation due to rapid pH fall in warm post-slaughter muscles. Denatured proteins can no longer hold water within the muscle fibres, so free water (drip) seeps out — hence the name watery pork.
PSE vs DFD — Quick Comparison
- PSE (Watery Pork): Rapid pH fall → pale, soft, exudative → common in pig
- DFD (Dark Cutting Beef): No/minimal pH fall → dark, firm, dry → common in cattle/buffalo
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