The quality of ostrich meat is negatively affected by the freezing and thawing regimes tested and currently used in the industry. The most significant changes include the increase in toughness, loss of colour, increased protein oxidation and moisture loss after freezing and thawing. These changes may affect the consumer's “repurchase”
behaviour. Further research is imperative to establish if improved methods of freezing and thawing will decrease the deterioration brought on by these processes.