Effect of Storage in Display Cases on the Sensory Quality of Chicken Breast Meat (M. Pectoralis)

ABSTRACT This paper describes a study on the determination of sensory quality of chicken breast muscles packaged with a PVC overwrap and under high-oxygen modified atmosphere (MAP: 75% O2 and 25% CO2), and stored in the display case (exposure to light and temperature fluctuations). For a more complete characterization of the raw material, the volume of drip loss in the package, and meat pH, L*, a*, and b* color components were measured. For comparison purposes, the quality of meat maintained under dark cold storage was also evaluated (control samples). In total, 64 PVC overwrap and 64 MAP pack...