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.