A comprehensive evaluation method for mutton quality belongs to the fields of
food science and
animal husbandry. This method includes: (1) determination of multi-dimensional indicators: measuring the meat color brightness L... * , redness a * Yellowness b * (1)
Shear force, water
loss rate, pH value at 45 minutes and 24 hours post-slaughter,
muscle fiber diameter, density, total area, area and total number of individual fibers, marbling grade, and key metabolites such as
inosinic acid and fatty acids; (2) Standardized scoring conversion: convert the 14 indicators into 1 to 5 points according to preset thresholds; (3) Comprehensive scoring calculation: T=∑Sᵢ(i=1~14); (4) Quality grade classification: Special grade (T≥65), Excellent grade (55≤T<65), Good grade (35≤T<55), Ordinary grade (15≤T<35), Poor grade (T<15). This invention realizes the multi-dimensional integrated evaluation of sensory, texture, physicochemical,
microstructure, appearance and
flavor quality, and solves the problems of single indicators, inconsistent dimensions and lack of unified standards across parts in existing methods, providing
technical support for accurate grading of mutton, market pricing and
breed selection.