Effect of plant polyphenols and ascorbic acid on lipid oxidation,residual nitrite and N‐nitrosamines formation in dry‐cured sausage

The effects of green tea,grape seed polyphenols and ascorbic acid on pH, water activity (a_w), microbiological counts, TBARS, residual nitrite and N‐nitrosamines were determined in dry‐cured sausages during the ripening period. Results showed that TBARS increased gradually during ripening (P < 0.05), but were significantly reduced with plant polyphenols and ascorbic acid (P < 0.05). Green tea polyphenol (GTP) was most effective (P < 0.05) in reducing TBARS. Plant polyphenols and ascorbic acid significantly decreased residual nitrite, ascorbic acid being most effective (P < 0.05). The amount of N‐nitrosamines increased during ripening, but was significantly reduced with plant polyphenols and ascorbic acid (P < 0.05). Plant polyphenols had no significant effects on moisture content, a_w, pH or microbiological counts in dry‐cured sausage during ripening (P > 0.05). It was concluded that plant polyphenols and ascorbic acid were effective in maintaining the quality and safety of dry‐cured sausages.     

Comparative studies on lipid oxidation of organic model sausage without nitrite produced with the addition of native or autoclaved mustard seed and acid whey

The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the addition of native and autoclaved mustard seed (AMS) with combination of acid whey (AW) on the stability of organic model sausages during 30 days of vacuum storage by measuring primary and secondary products of lipid oxidation, the changes in the fatty acid composition, oxidation–reduction potential and antioxidant capacity. Briefly, the addition of AW (5%) with combination of AMS (1%) significantly increased the capacity of sausages to capture the radical cations 2,2‐azinobis(3‐ethyl‐benzothiazoline)‐6‐sulphonate at 1 day of storage which suggests that autoclaved mustard possessed significantly higher amount of phenolic acids compared with native mustard. The salted samples with mustard seed addition characterised by lower oxidation–reduction potential values (264.5–302.1 mV) during the whole storage period compared with control‐cured sample (307.3–330.5 mV). Results of conjugated dienes (CD) measurements indicated that salted meat product samples with mustard seed addition were characterised by significantly lower CD concentration (1.12–1.90 μmol mg^?1 meat product) compared with control‐cured sample (1.86–2.55 μmol mg^?1 meat product). The AW and mustard seed added to uncured sausage were able to protect polyunsaturated fatty acids against the oxidation comparable to nitrite.     

Effect of acid whey on physicochemical characteristics of dry‐cured organic pork loins without nitrite

The present study deals with the effect of acid whey (AW) on physicochemical properties of non‐nitrite organic dry‐cured pork loins. The loins were divided into three experimental batches: with the curing mixture (C), with sea salt (S) and with sea salt combined with AW (SW). The evolution of physicochemical properties, colour, fatty acid profile and microbiological quality were assessed at 0, 30 and 90 days of refrigerated storage. Physicochemical parameters of dry‐cured organic loins were significantly (P < 0.01) affected by treatment, storage time and the interaction between them. Sea salt in combination with AW was the most successful at reducing the browning reaction involved in the formation of dark colour in dry‐cured loins. Significant reduction in a* value (P < 0.05) caused by replacement of curing salt by sea salt has been less pronounced in sample with AW. Storage diminished (P < 0.01) initial differences in profile of SFA, MUFA and n‐3 induced by treatment method. AW added to uncured loins was able to protect PUFA against oxidation comparable to nitrite. The highest count of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in dry‐cured loins with AW was accompanied by their lower pH (P < 0.05).     

商业发酵剂对发酵香肠成熟过程中理化性质的影响

采用SBM-52、SHI-59、VBM-60复合型商业发酵剂生产发酵香肠,以不添加发酵剂作为对照组,在成熟第0、1、4、7、10天检测4 组香肠的pH值、非蛋白氮（non-protein nitrogen,NPN）含量、酸价、亚硝酸盐含量、水分活度（water activity,aw）、色差等理化指标的变化,考察不同商业发酵剂对发酵香肠成熟过程中理化品质的影响。结果表明：成熟终点时,4 组发酵香肠的pH值均小于5.0,亚硝酸盐含量低于30 mg/kg,充分保证了发酵香肠的安全性;NPN含量、aw和失重率的测定结果表明,添加3 种商业发酵剂均有助于发酵香肠中蛋白质的分解,加快成熟进程;SBM-52和VBM-60组香肠的酸价低于对照组,表明SBM-52和VBM-60具有较好的抑制脂肪氧化的作用。     

白萝卜粉作为亚硝酸盐来源制备猪肉发酵干香肠

评价用白萝卜粉代替亚硝酸盐制备猪肉发酵干香肠的可行性。采用萨科VBM-60复合菌株作发酵剂，制备4组香肠：NC组（不添加硝酸盐或亚硝酸盐的阴性对照组）、PC组（添加150 mg/kg亚硝酸钠的阳性对照组）、R0.5组（添加0.5%白萝卜粉组）、R1组（添加1%白萝卜粉组）。研究加工和贮藏过程中白萝卜粉代替亚硝酸盐对猪肉发酵干香肠理化性质、微生物性质及感官性质的影响。结果表明：与添加150 mg/kg亚硝酸钠的对照组相比，添加0.5%白萝卜粉的香肠具有较高硫代巴比妥酸反应物值和较好外观，以及较低的pH值、红度值、硬度和咀嚼性，而水分含量、挥发性盐基氮值、亮度值、弹性、内聚性、菌落总数、组织状态、色泽和风味总体上差异不显著。在贮藏过程中，R0.5组香肠具有较高的亚硝酸盐含量和较低的乳酸菌数。R0.5组香肠在加工和贮藏结束时的亚硝酸盐含量分别为13.03 mg/kg和16.48 mg/kg，均符合国家规定的限定标准。结果表明，添加0.5%的白萝卜粉可在一定程度上作为天然亚硝酸盐来源，用于生产猪肉发酵干香肠。     

Microbiological and physicochemical properties of dry‐cured neck inoculated with probiotic of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB‐12

The effect of inoculum level of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB‐12 probiotic strain and ripening period on the quality of dry‐cured neck was studied. The microbiological parameters (Enterobacteriaceae, LAB and TVC) and physicochemical attributes (pH value, a_w, TBARS index, colour) were determined directly after fermentation at 15 °C for 3 weeks, after 6 and 12 months of ripening at 4 °C. The highest LAB count and a lower pH value were found in the meat inoculated with probiotic strain at 6.6 log cfu g^?1 (B2) followed by inoculation with probiotic strain at 6.3 log cfu g^?1 (B1). Level of inoculation had not had an influence on water activity, TBARS index and total colour parameters. Changes of fat oxidation during half‐year of ripening were limited in probiotic meat samples compared to naturally fermented control meat (C). Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most favourable physicochemical and microbiological parameters of the dry‐cured neck were obtained after 6 months of ripening. At that time, the Bifidobacterium BB‐12 at both levels is a good potential starter for meat fermentation.     

Reduction in pH and Fermentation Time of Meat Mixtures Containing Dry Acid Whey

The effect of various concentrations of dry acid whey on the pH of ground beef and pork and on fermentation activity of 11 commercial starter cultures added to a beef summer sausage formulation was determined. For every 1% (w/w) addition of dry acid (pH 4.0) whey, a reduction in meat pH of 0.11–0.13 resulted, independent of meat species, initial pH or fat content. Use of 3.5% (w/w) dry acid whey in conjunction with 1% dextrose resulted in a l–2 hr reduction in the time required for the summer sausage mixture to reach pH 5.0 compared to a mixture without whey. Dry acid whey as a direct acidulant in fermented sausages could result in a savings of time and energy in manufacturing.     

Effect of the fungal protease EPg222 on proteolysis and texture in the dry fermented sausage ‘salchichón’

Proteolytic activity of the fungal protease EPg222 and its effect on the texture of the dry fermented sausage ‘salchichón’, which has a long ripening process, was assayed. Samples with enzyme added showed a significant reduction of myofibrillar protein concentration during the ripening period, compared with a control, and proteolytic activity of the enzyme led to a higher accumulation of non‐protein and ‐amino acid nitrogen. Analysis of volatile compounds in ripened dry fermented sausages revealed that only in EPg222 batches were branched compounds derived from amino acids catabolism detected that are associated with the flavour of dry cured meat products. The texture profile analysis showed reduction in hardness, gumminess and chewiness values in treated compared with control sausages. The effect of this enzyme could be of great interest in stimulating proteolysis, in flavour development and in reducing the hardness of dry fermented sausages produced by a long ripening process. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

成熟时间对羊肉发酵香肠品质及风味的影响

通过添加清酒乳杆菌及木糖葡萄球菌制作发酵羊肉香肠,采用气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)联用技术测定不同成熟时间(0,3,4,5,6 d)香肠脂肪酸及风味组成,探究不同成熟时间对羊肉发酵香肠食用品质及风味累积的影响,旨在确定香肠成熟最佳时间.结果表明:随着成熟时间的延长,香肠pH值、水分活度(aw)显著(P<0.05)下降,...     

Effects of Penicillium roqueforti and whey cheese on gross composition,microbiology and proteolysis of mould‐ripened Civil cheese during ripening

Four different types of mould‐ripened Civil cheese were manufactured. A defined (nontoxigenic) strain of a Penicillium roqueforti (SC 509) was used as the secondary starter with and without addition of the whey cheese (Lor); in parallel, secondary starter‐free counterparts were manufactured. Chemical composition, microbiology and proteolysis were studied during the ripening. The incorporation of whey cheese in the manufacture of mould‐ripened Civil cheese altered the gross composition and adversely affected proteolysis in the cheeses. The inoculated P. roqueforti moulds appeared to grow slowly on those cheeses, and little proteolysis was evident in all cheese treatments during the first 90 days of ripening. However, sharp increases in the soluble nitrogen fractions were observed in all cheeses after 90 days. Microbiological analysis showed that the microbial counts in the cheeses were at high levels at the beginning of ripening, while their counts decreased approximately 1–2 log cfu/g towards the end of ripening.     

干酪乳杆菌和戊糖片球菌在发酵香肠中的作用研究

本研究对以干酪乳杆菌(Lactobacillus casei)和戊糖片球菌(Pediococcus pentosaceus)为发酵剂的发酵香肠在成熟过程中微生物和理化生化指标变化进行测定,通过与自然发酵和添加抑菌剂的香肠进行比较,确定两种乳酸菌均对发酵香肠成熟中活菌总数、乳酸菌总数有显著的增加作用,均能有效抑制发酵香肠中有害菌的生长,迅速降低香肠的pH、AW值,显著降低香肠中的亚硝酸盐残留量,更好的保障发酵香肠的安全性;干酪乳杆菌在抑制有害菌、降低香肠的pH值、AW值等方面的作用明显强于戊糖片球菌,更适合发酵香肠安全性的要求;发酵香肠的内源酶对其蛋白质和脂肪的变化起决定性作用。     

恒温发酵温度对发酵牦牛肉灌肠理化性质的影响

本试验共设置了25、30、35和40 ℃四个恒温发酵温度梯度,通过测定不同温度下牦牛肉灌肠发酵前后的pH、Aw、TBARs含量、亚硝酸盐变化量,游离氨基酸含量、色泽和剪切力理化特性的变化,研究恒温发酵温度对发酵牦牛肉灌肠理化性质的影响。结果表明:恒温发酵温度对牦牛肉灌肠的理化性质具有显著影响(p<0.05),发酵温度越高,发酵完成后Aw和亮度值L^*越低,而TBARs含量、红度值a^*以及剪切力越大。发酵温度为35 ℃时,发酵后pH最低,亚硝酸盐变化量最大。在30 ℃和35 ℃温度下发酵,游离氨基酸含量较低。综合各项理化性质在发酵前后的变化考虑,35 ℃可能为发酵牦牛肉灌肠在生产加工过程中的最适恒温发酵温度。     

A newly isolated strain Pediococcus parvulus from Xuanwei ham, a traditional Chinese fermented meat product

A comparative study on technological suitability for fermented dry sausages of Pediococcus parvulus , a newly isolated strain from Xuanwei ham, a traditional Chinese fermented meat product, was carried out. One type of fermented dry sausage was produced with P. parvulus and the other without starter culture, using the same formulation and technological conditions. Thus, the evolutions of microbiological and physicochemical parameters during ripening, as well as colour, texture and sensory quality of end products, were measured and assessed. The results indicated that P. parvulus had an inhibitory effect on non-lactic acid bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae . It was thought that the use of P. parvulus could enhance the hygienic quality of fermented sausages, which could mainly be attributed to its acidification of fermented sausages. Differences in colour parameters, with higher value in lightness (L*) and lower in redness (a*), were also found ( P  < 0.05). The most significant differences were observed in texture, informing the influence of P. parvulus on texture profile analysis characteristics of fermented sausages ( P  < 0.05). However, the evolutions of total nitrogen, fat and ash were the same. That meant the starter had no effects on these parameters during ripening of sausages. Free amino acid analysis showed that P. parvulus might have some proteolytic activity and more intense odour detected by our sensory judges. Our panelists also gave a higher score to the sausage with starter in terms of overall acceptability, indicating their preference of this product to the control. For all these results, we concluded that the newly isolated strain P. parvulus was a good starter for the production of fermented sausages.     

Dry fermented sausages enriched with lycopene from tomato peel

Tomato industries yield a high amount of by-products mainly tomato peel and seeds. Since tomato peel is rich in lycopene, the direct addition of peel to food products could be a way to use this by-product to obtain a new products enriched in lycopene. This work describes experiments performed to develop dry fermented sausages (salchichón) containing this carotene. 0%, 0.6%, 0.9% and 1.2% (w/w) of dry tomato peel was added to the meat mixture used in sausage manufacture. A slight losts of lycopene was detected after 21 days ripening, however, levels remained between 0.26 and 0.58 mg of lycopene/100 g of sausage. The sensory and textural properties and overall acceptability of all sausages were good, indicating that tomato peel could be added to dry fermented sausages to produce a meat product enriched in lycopene.     

COMPARISON OF SALAMI SAUSAGE PRODUCED WITH AND WITHOUT ADDITION OF SODIUM NITRITE AND SODIUM NITRATE

A pilot plant production of salami dry sausage with and without the addition of nitrite was carried out. The microbiological, rheological and organoleptic properties of the products were investigated during the fermentation process and after storing the products at 20 °C for 3 months. Results of the microbiological investigation indicate that the fermentation and ripening of the sausage would take a normal course without the addition of nitrite, glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) or starter culture. In a triangle test performed at the end of the ripening period, the taste panel was unable to distinguish between products with and without nitrite. After 3 months storage a significant difference was found between products with and without the addition of nitrite, and the nitrite-cured products were given the best score. In series in which GDL or starter culture was added, no significant differences in organoleptic quality were found even after storage for 3 months.     

Production of cured meat color in nitrite-free Harbin red sausage by Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation

Lactobacillus fermentum was substituted for nitrite to produce cured pink color in a Chinese-style sausage. Treatments included inoculations (10⁴, 10⁶, and 10⁸ CFU/g meat) followed by fermentation at 30 °C for 8 h and then at 4 °C for 16 h. Control sausage (with sodium nitrite, 60 mg/kg meat) was cured at 4 °C for 24 h without L. fermentum. The UV–Vis spectra of pigment extract from L. fermentum-treated sausage were identical to that of nitrosylmyoglobin (NO-Mb) formed in nitrite-treated control. The NO-Mb concentration and the colorimetric a¹ value of sausage treated with 10⁸ CFU/g meat of L. fermentum essentially replicated those in nitrite-cured meat. Free amino acid content in sausage treated with L. fermentum was greater and the pH slightly lower compared with the nitrite-cured control sample. This study showed that L. fermentum has the potential to substitute for nitrite in the sausage production.     

Influence of Various Cooking Methods on the Concentrations of Volatile N‐Nitrosamines and Biogenic Amines in Dry‐Cured Sausages

Abstract: N‐nitrosamines, biogenic amines, and residual nitrites are harmful substances and are often present in cured meats. The effects of different cooking methods (boiling, pan‐frying, deep‐frying, and microwave) were investigated on their contents in dry‐cured sausage. The various N‐nitrosamines were isolated by a steam distillation method and analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC‐MS). The biogenic amines were determined after extraction with perchloric acid as dansyl derivatives by high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. The results showed that initial dry‐cured raw sausage contained 5.31 μg/kg of total N‐nitrosamines. Cooking by deep‐frying or pan‐frying resulted in products having the highest (P < 0.05) contents, compared with boiling or microwave treatments, which were not different from the raw. Although frying increased the content of N‐nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N‐nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and N‐nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR), it decreased the contents of histamine and cadaverine. Boiling and microwave treatments decreased the total biogenic amines significantly (P < 0.05). Residual nitrite was significantly reduced by cooking treatments. The results suggest that boiling and microwave treatments were more suitable methods for cured meat. Practical Application: N‐nitrosamines and biogenic amines are considered potentially harmful substances to humans and often present in dry‐cured sausage. Different cooking methods may effect the content of these harmful substances. However, little information exists on the different cooking methods on dry‐cured meats.     

脂肪添加量对发酵风干肠品质的影响

研究不同脂肪添加量（0%～30%）对发酵风干肠品质的影响,考察发酵0、3、6、9 d发酵风干肠的pH值、水分含量、硬度、咀嚼性、黏聚性、色差及感官品质。结果表明：随着发酵时间的延长,发酵风干肠的pH值呈现先降低后升高的趋势,水分含量逐渐降低,且pH值和水分含量随着脂肪添加量的增加而下降;硬度和咀嚼性随着发酵时间延长呈升高趋势,黏聚性呈下降趋势,但脂肪添加量对硬度和咀嚼性影响不显著;亮度值（L*）和红度值（a*）随着发酵时间延长均呈显著降低的趋势,脂肪添加量20%～30%组的L*最优,a*则与脂肪添加量呈负相关;感官评价结果表明,脂肪添加量10%和20%组较优且差异不显著,结合理化指标总体评价,脂肪添加量10%组发酵风干肠具有较好的品质。     

Effects of Freeze‐Dried Vegetable Products on the Technological Process and the Quality of Dry Fermented Sausages

The aim of this study was to compare the chemical composition of freeze‐dried vegetable powders: celery, celery juice, parsnip and leek. The effect of different freeze‐dried vegetables onto the ripening process and the properties of dry fermented sausages was also evaluated. Vegetable products significantly (p < 0.05) differed in their chemical composition: celery products contained higher amounts of nitrates, total phenolic compounds and lower amounts of sucrose, parsnip had higher concentration of proteins, leek was rich in fat. The analysis of pH, water activity, lactic acid bacteria, coagulase‐positive staphylococci and coliforms content showed that the incorporation of freeze‐dried vegetables had no negative effect on the fermentation and ripening process of dry fermented sausages. In addition, the color parameters for sausages with the added lyophilised celery products were considerable (p < 0.05) more stable during these processes. At the end of the ripening process the sausages made with lyophilised celery juice were characterised by higher lightness and lower hardness than those made with the addition of other vegetable products and control. Freeze‐dried celery, celery juice, parsnip and leek have some potential for the usage as a functional ingredient or as a source for indirect addition of nitrate in the production of fermented sausages.     

Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum and Staphylococcus xylosus on the Quality Characteristics of Dry Fermented Sausage "Sucuk"

ABSTRACT:  The effect of starter culture, containing the strains Lactobacillus plantarum GM77 and Staphylococcus xylosus GM92, isolated from traditional sucuk, on the quality characteristics of dry fermented sausage (sucuk) during ripening period was studied. The microbiological (lactic acid bacteria, Micrococcus/Staphylococcus , Enterobacteriaceae) and physicochemical (pH, a_w, NPN, TBARS) properties and volatile compounds, extracted by solid phase microextraction and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, were determined in sucuk samples with starter culture and in the control group (without starter culture). Both starter culture and ripening period had significant effects on lactic acid bacteria, Micrococcus/Staphylococcus counts, and pH and a_w values ( P  < 0.01). The highest value for nonprotein nitrogen (NPN) was observed to occur in samples with starter culture ( P  < 0.05). TBARS value increased during ripening, the highest value was determined at 14th day in samples with starter culture. Among volatile compounds, terpenes were the major group in sucuk. Other volatile compounds (aldehydes, ketones, sulfur compounds, acids, esters, aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alcohols) can be found in fewer amounts. While the use of starter culture was affecting a few compounds, ripening period had affected most of the compounds.