In this study, the physicochemical properties (total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), pH, and peroxide value) and the volatile flavors of yak meat were systematically evaluated during chilled (0 degrees C) and controlled freezing-point (- 2 degrees C) storage. The TVB-N reached 15.21 mg/100 g after 18 days of storage at 0 degrees C, which exceeded the secondary freshness value according to the Chinese national standard. For storage at - 2 degrees C, the TVB-N did not exceed 15 mg/100 g until 24 days. Compared with storage at 0 degrees C, the samples stored at - 2 degrees C had a slower rate of...