Samples with additives were characterized by higher mean a⁄ values than control samples. a⁄ values depend mainly on myoglobin chemical state, and higher values suggest that the proportion of oxidized pigment is lower.
Samples with additives werecharacterized by higher mean a⁄ values than control samples.a⁄ values depend mainly on myoglobin chemical state, and highervalues suggest that the proportion of oxidized pigment is lower.