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Low-voltage electrostatic fields (LVEF) are recognized as a new technology that can improve the quality of frozen meat. To determine the extent to which LVEF assistance affects the quality of frozen pork for long-term storage, pork was frozen and stored at -18 and -38 °C for up to 5 months. Water-holding capacity, muscle microstructure, and protein properties were investigated after up to 5 months of frozen storage with and without LVEF assistance. In comparison to traditional -18 and -38 °C frozen storage, LVEF treatment inhibited water migration during frozen storage and thawing. As a result, thawing losses were reduced by 15.97% (-18 °C) and 3.38% (-38 °C) in LVEF-assisted compared to conventional freezing methods. LVEF helped to maintain the muscle fiber microstructure and reduce muscle protein denaturation by miniaturizing ice crystal formation by freezing. As a result of this study, LVEF is more suitable for freezing or short-term frozen storage, while a lower temperature plays a more significant role in long-term frozen storage.
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