Table 2. pH values of pork under different packaging methods during storage at 4°C

Storage time (d) AP VP VAP
0 5.61±0.03 5.61±0.03 5.61±0.03
3 5.71±0.07 5.75±0.07 5.73±0.07
6 5.87±0.09 5.84±0.11 5.81±0.05
9 5.90±0.07 5.87±0.10 5.84±0.07
12 5.93±0.14 5.90±0.09 5.82±0.06
Values represent means±SE (n=6).
AP, stored at 4°C and treated with air packaging; VP, stored at 4°C and treated with vacuum packaging; VAP, stored at 4°C and treated with vacuum antibacterial packaging.