3.5. Shear force and cook loss
Quality grade had no effect (P>0.05) on the WBSF of Longissimus lumborum steaks (Table 1). Similarly, Brooks et al. (2000) reported no difference (P>0.05) in WBSF of Choice and Select strip loin steaks. However, Obuz et al. (2004); Gruber et al. (2006); and Smith et al. (2008)reported that Choice Longissimus lumborum steaks had lower (Pb0.05) WBSF than Select Longissimus lumborum steaks.