Abstract
Sensory properties of beef, pork and turkey meat loaves and beef patties containing heat‐coagulated cheese whey lactalbumin curd (LC) were evaluated by hedonic scale taste panel procedures. Beef products showed significant linear regression between decreasing hedonic scores and increasing % LC when served under normal light, but not under red light. Pork and turkey loaves containing 0, 5 or 10% LC did not differ significantly. Products containing 20% LC were significantly inferior. Poor appearance of beef products containing LC may have influenced their low rating. Ground pork and ground turkey appeared more compatible. with the LC than ground beef.