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Dr. Phil Bass

Dr. Phil Bass

Dr. Phil Bass is an assistant professor in the department of Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Idaho. For more information, contact him at pbass@uidaho.edu.

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ARTICLES

dry-aged beef
Tech | Meat Science Review

Surveying the dry-aged beef crust

Microbial communities on dry-aged beef in commercial meat processing facilities.
Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
Diana I Clark Daniel L Clark Thomas Mitchell Rachel D. Capouya
November 6, 2020
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Dry-aged beef is a specialty meat product that has recently enjoyed an increase in popularity in the high-end food market. It is considered especially desirable for its unique flavors.


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salt and potatoes
Ingredients | Meat & Potatoes

Meat and potato … starch

Michael Colle
Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
November 4, 2020
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Enhancing the meat-eating experience and improving overall value of meat products has been a longtime goal for processors. There have been some incredible advancements in the ingredients that improve texture, binding and water-holding capacity.


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Guest Commentary | Dr. Phil Bass

Meat industry resiliency

The meat industry has bounced back from major challenges and changes before; in the post-COVID-19 world, we should expect a similar outcome.
Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
July 1, 2020
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While listening to an inspiring podcast recently, the speaker made an impact on my view of the unusual times we as a global community have recently encountered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Steaks with Marbling
Guest Commentary

Consumers getting the marbling message

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
January 13, 2020
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The NBQA is an in-depth look into all things affecting beef quality and consumer acceptance. As a meat scientist, one characteristic I look forward to is the report of the marbling scores observed during the study.
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Guest Commentary

The value of telling the story of your meat product

Tell me a story
Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
October 22, 2019
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I recently read a piece by a marketing expert about how a story is more effective than statistics in selling a product. I couldn't agree more.
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Cattle Grazing
Guest Commentary

The big cattle divide

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
July 10, 2019
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The following is a meat scientist's perspective with regard to beef cattle size — and I know I'm going to catch a lot of flak for it, but it must be said.
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Flavored Lamb Meat
Guest Commentary | Dr. Phil Bass

Lamb meets demand for flavor intensity

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
January 16, 2019
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As I've mentioned before, dry-aged beef offers a flavor that is more intense than traditionally aged beef. And this is where our friend, the humble sheep, may have an opportunity to ride the wave of flavorful red meat.
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Knife and Fork Cutting Tender Piece of Beef
Guest Commentary | Dr. Phil Bass

Beef tenderness and physiological maturity

Want tender? Get out the (connective) tissues!
Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
July 9, 2018
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Marbling tends to get all of the praise and celebrity as it is a big contributor to the overall palatability of beef products; however, the lesser-known big factor in palatability is the physiological maturity of the beef carcass. And that's where our story begins.
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Bone-in Beef Cut
Guest Commentary | Dr. Phil Bass

Bone-in beef cuts: A bone of contention

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
January 29, 2018
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A new spin on the steak dining experience is in fact making the older style of bone-in beef cuts a cool new movement.
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New meat fabrication room at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center
Get Real with Beef

Designing a 'fab' meat-fabrication room

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
June 15, 2017
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Proper flow, effective movement and efficient processing — those are the keys to meat plant and fabrication room design.


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