PSE pork loins had lower pH value, water holding
capacity, moisture, fat and myofibrillar proteins contents,
but higher L* values, drip loss and protein content than normal pork. The processing yield and
chemical properties of Chinese sausages were affected
by meat type; and pH, TBA values and lactic acid bacteria
were affected by storage time. As the storage time
increased while the pH values decreased, TBA values
and lactic acid bacteria increased. TBA values as
observed throughout storage time were below 0.4, suggesting
that the vacuum-packaged Chinese sausages
could be stored up to 45 days at 4 C. Sensory properties
of Chinese sausages made from PSE meat (100 or
50%) were inferior to those of the control, but were of
acceptable quality.