Dec 28, 2023 · The Tenderstretch method improves meat tenderness by hanging carcasses from the aitch bone rather than the Achilles tendon. This pelvic suspension prevents muscle …

tenderloin, (which is stretched in an AT carcase), it is strongly positive in most other hindquarter cuts and largely neutral in forequarter cuts other than the cube roll (ribeye). Tenderstretch is …

Tender stretch method – The hanging hook is positioned under the ligament that runs down the back of the carcass, or under the hip-bone of the pelvis. In this position, the legs are …

Jan 23, 2019 · Tenderstretching is a method of hanging a carcase by the aitch-bone in the pelvis, or the ligament that runs down the back and over the tail of the animal, instead of the more …

Apr 1, 2002 · Methods for stretching or restraining pre-rigor single muscles or muscles in a carcass have been given increasing attention due to their ability to reliably improve tenderness …

Ageing – Tenderstretched carcases age at a much faster rate, producing a commercially approved level of tenderness much quicker than Achilles-suspended animal bodies. Meat …

The above figure shows the shape of both normally hung and tenderstretch carcasses. The normally hung carcass is suspended via the archilles tendon, which places decreased tension …

Apr 1, 2002 · Methods for stretching or restraining pre-rigor single muscles or muscles in a carcass have been given increasing attention due to their ability to reliably improve tenderness …

Jan 1, 2001 · Despite the risk of cold shortening, rapid chilling of beef carcasses is applied for increasing the capacity of chillers, reducing the weight loss and improving the microbiological …

Jun 30, 2022 · The Achilles method involves hanging the carcass from its Achilles tendon (the rear heels) and allowing gravity to stretch the meat. For the hip method, the hook is placed in …