Table 1. Determination of pork quality classes1)
Pork quality class | pH24h | Drip loss (%) | L* value |
PSE pork | < 6.0 | ≥ 5 | ≥ 50 |
RSE pork | < 6.0 | ≥ 5 | 42–50 |
RFN pork | < 6.0 | 2-5 | 42–50 |
PFN pork | < 6.0 | 2-5 | ≥ 50 |
DFD pork | ≥ 6.0 | ≤ 2 | < 42 |
Adapted from [21] with public domain.
PSE, pale, soft, exudative; RSE, red, soft, exudative; RFN, red, firm, non-exudative; PFN, pale, firm, non-exudative; DFD, dark, firm, dry.