Table 1
Classification of PSE-like, normal, and DFD-like meat
L* values
pH values
≠
PSE-like
L* > 53.00
pH < 5.60
#
Normal
44.00 ≤ L * ≤ 53.00
5.60 ≤ pH ≤5.90
#
DFD-like
L * < 44.00
pH > 5.90