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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Measuring Firmness of Meat
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Question (English)
The firmness of meat is measured by:
- Shear force apparatus only
- Penetrometer only
- Both shear force apparatus and penetrometer ✓ Correct
- Densitometer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Both shear force apparatus and penetrometer
The firmness (tenderness) of meat is measured using both the Shear Force Apparatus (Warner-Bratzler Shear) and the Penetrometer.
Instruments Used in Meat Quality Assessment
- Shear Force Apparatus (Warner-Bratzler): Measures the force required to shear through a meat sample — the primary instrument for objective tenderness measurement
- Penetrometer: Measures firmness/consistency by pressing a probe into meat
- Densitometer / Electric Eye: Used to measure smoke density in a smokehouse
- Anemometer: Measures wind speed (used in smokehouse air flow)
Meat Consistency by Species
- Chevon: Very firm
- Mutton: Firm & dense
- Beef: Fairly firm
- Pork: Very soft
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