Restructured hams were made from modified food starch (MFS), kappa-carragee
nan (k-c), isolated soy protein (ISP), and processed with different levels
of PSE pork [100% Normal, 50% PSE/50% Normal, 100% PSE], Hams were ground,
tumbled for 2h with a brine, stuffed, and water cooked. Bind strength value
s decreased and expressible moisture increased with addition of PSE pork to
the ISP and k-c treatments, Incorporation of MFS decreased bind strength a
nd expressible moisture and increased yields in the 100P treatment. Results
indicated MFS enhanced the water retention of PSE pork in a restructured p
roduct.