Table 2. List of the definition of eating quality characteristics

Sensory trait Definition
Hardness Effort required to bite thorough lean and to convert the sample to a swallowable state(1 to 9; very tender to very firm)
Fibrousness Extent to which fibres/strands are perceived on chewing(1 to 9; not to very fibrous)
Juiciness Impression of lubricated food during chewing(1 to 9; not to very juicy)
Saltiness Level of salt taste (1 to 9; not to very salty)
Sweetness Level of sweet taste (1 to 9; not to very sweet)
Bitterness Level of bitter taste (1 to 9; not to very bitter)
Sourness Level of sour taste (1 to 9; not to very sour)
Cured Intensity of the typical flavor from cured meat products(1 to 9; very low to very high)
After-taste Intensity and time extension of the flavor after swallow the sample(1 to 9; very low to very high)
Raw meat flavor Intensity of the typical flavor from raw meat(1 to 9; very low to very high)
Flavor acceptability Level of overall flavor acceptability(1 to 9; very bad to very good)
Overall acceptability Level of overall acceptability(1 to 9; very bad to very good)