Relationship between colorimetric (instrumental) evaluation and consumer-defined colour acceptability

Benjamin W. B. Holman, Yanwei Mao, Cassius E. O. Coombs, Remy J. van de Ven, David L. Hopkins

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    Abstract

    The relationship between instrumental colorimetric values (L*, a*, b*, the ratio of reflectance at 630 nm and 580 nm) and consumer perception of acceptable beef colour was evaluated using a web-based survey and standardised photographs of beef m. longissimus lumborum with known colorimetrics. Only L* and b* were found to relate to average consumer opinions of beef colour acceptability. Respondent nationality was also identified as a source of variation in beef colour acceptability score. Although this is a preliminary study with the findings necessitating additional investigation, these results suggest L* and b* as candidates for developing instrumental thresholds for consumer beef colour expectations.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)104-106
    Number of pages3
    JournalMeat Science
    Volume121
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

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