The objectives of this study were to evaluate freezing
and thawing procedures in beef subprimals. Objectives
include 1) determining if freezing method had signifi
cant effects on purge loss, tenderness, and sensory
attributes and 2) determining if thawing methods had
signifi cant effects on purge loss, tenderness, and sensory
attributes when compared with fresh, never-frozen subprimals
aged for 14 and 21 d.