The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Jerrad Legako: Factors Impacting Beef Quality | Ep. 144

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jerrad Legako from Texas Tech University shares key insights on how factors like packaging, postmortem aging, and animal management impact beef quality. He explains the chemistry behind meat color, the role of consumer preferences, and how retail innovations influence the beef supply chain. Learn how science supports superior eating experiences and informs the entire beef supply chain. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Beef flavor chemistry
• Consumer taste trends
• Packaging technologies explained
• Meat color science
• Retail quality control

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jerrad Legako earned his M.Sc. in Food Science from Oklahoma State University and his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Texas Tech University. He currently serves as Associate Professor at Texas Tech, where he focuses on pre- and post-harvest factors that influence beef quality, including beef flavor development through analytical chemistry.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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