High pressure thawing has received less attention than highpressure
freezing. In the former case, it has been noted that the
phase transition time can be reduced by ca. 50–60% compared to
the traditional atmospheric thawing practices. This translates into
less microbial spoilage, a firmer product and less thaw drip losses.
Nonetheless, the drawbacks of this method are reported to include a
loss in colour, a decrease in water-binding capacity post-thawing
and protein denaturation.