The purpose is to study the nutritional components of three parts (sirloin, high rib and topside) and the volatile flavor component of sirloin in bulls belonging to the hybrid offspring of 3-year-old Parry yak (Pali yak ♂ × Linzhou yak ♀). According to the method described in the national food safety standard, the contents of amino acids, fat, protein, water, fatty acids were tested. The relative contents of volatile flavor substances in sirloin were tested using the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system. The results showed that the contents of phenylalanine, arginine and proline in the high rib of Linzhou male yak were significantly lower than those of hybrid offsprings (P < 0.05). The fat contents of sirloin in Linzhou yak was significantly higher than that of hybrid offspring (P < 0.05). The fat content of topside in hybrid offspring decreased (P < 0.1) but the water content increased (P < 0.1). The contents of c16:0, c18:0, c18:1n9c, c16:1 and c18:2n6c of topside in Linzhou yak were significantly higher than those of hybrid offspring (P < 0.05). Six categories and nine different compounds were detected in linzhou yak including the aldehydes, alcohols, esters, acids, ketones and aromatics. Four categories and nine different compounds, including the aldehydes, alcohols, esters and ketones, were detected in the hybrid offspring. In conclusion, there are differences in the contents of amino acid, fat, fatty acid and the flavor substance composition in parts of sirloin, high rib and topside between the hybrid offspring and Linzhou yak. The hybrid utilization of pali yak may affect the fat content, fatty acid composition and flavor of beef. |