However, in the previous research the LL muscle contained
much less intramuscular fat (about 1.75%).
In a study on Large White and Duroc pigs (JUAREZ
et al. 2009) chilling by conventional or blast-chilling
methods had no effect on sensory characteristics.
Ageing had a greater effect on tenderness
while breed had a greater effect on flavour, which
may be related to differences in intramuscular fat
content.