Table 2 Means, coefficients of variation and heritability estimates for taste panel assessed sensory traits (adapted from: Gill, Matika, Williams, Worton, Wiener, and Bishop: Consistency statistics and genetic parameters for taste panel assessed meat quality traits in a commercial population of Angus-sired beef cattle (submitted))
Trait | 1 | 8 | Mean | CV | h2 (se)1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abnormal flavour | Extremely strong | Extremely weak | 6.24 | 12.34 | - |
Abnormal odour | Extremely strong | Extremely weak | 6.36 | 11.32 | - |
Flavour | Extremely weak | Extremely strong | 5.54 | 9.67 | - |
Odour | Extremely weak | Extremely strong | 5.26 | 10.25 | - |
Juiciness | Extremely dry | Extremely juicy | 5.52 | 12.33 | 0.15 (0.11) |
Tenderness | Extremely tough | Extremely tender | 5.72 | 11.37 | 0.06 (0.13) |
Overall liking | Disliked extremely | Liked extremely | 5.62 | 10.97 | 0.16 (0.16) |