Antioxidant Efficacy of Oleoresin Rosemary and Sodium Tripolyphosphate in Restructured Pork Steaks

Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) analysis, sensory evaluation and hexanal content (frozen storage only) monitored lipid oxidation. STPP significantly (P<0.01) reduced lipid oxidation in cooked steaks during refrigerated storage (ε4°C) for 8 days, and in raw steaks stored at ? 30°C for 8 mo. Lipid stability was not enhanced by OR/STPP treatments compared to STPP treatments. Water-soluble OR/STPP did not result in significantly (P>0.05) greater lipid stability than oil-soluble OR/STPP treatments. Hexanal content significantly (P<0.01) increased after 8 mo frozen storage.     

Effects of Oleoresin Rosemary, Tertiary butylhydroquinone, and Sodium tripolyphosphate on the Development of Oxidative Rancidity in Restructured Chicken Nuggets

Effects of antioxidants on stability of lipids in restructured chicken nuggets were investigated. Lipid oxidation during refrigerated and frozen storage was monitored by a modified thiobarbituric acid (TBA) test, sensory evaluation and chromatographic analysis. TBA-reactive substances (TBARS) values and sensory scores demonstrated that STPP/ OR was comparable to STPP/TBHQ in protecting refrigerated and frozen chicken nuggets. STPP or OR alone was less effective than OR/STPP combinations in both studies. STPP/OR and STPP/TBHQ also effectively retarded oxidative degradation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in chicken nuggets during frozen storage. No apparent beneficial effects on oxidative stability of the chicken nuggets were observed by adding OR to the frying oil.     

Quality assessment of filtered smoked yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) steaks

Abstract: Filtered smoke (FS) has been used to preserve taste, texture, and/or color in tuna and other fish species. This treatment is particularly important in color preservation during frozen storage. The objective of this study was to compare changes in the quality profiles of FS‐treated and untreated (UT) yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) steaks stored in 3 ways: room temperature (21 to 22 °C), refrigerated (4 to 5 °C), and iced (0 °C). FS and UT steaks were processed from the same lot of fish and analyzed for chemical, microbiological, lipid oxidation, color, and sensory profiles. Similar trends were seen for microbial proliferation and accumulation of apparent ammonia and total volatile base nitrogen (TVB‐N) during the storage temperatures evaluated. Notable exception in quality profile was found in lipid oxidation which was, as expected, lower for treated samples at all storage temperatures for TBARS (P < 0.05) and lower or significantly (P < 0.05) lower for POV values. FS increased the initial redness value significantly (P < 0.05). Unlike UT product, there was no loss of color value concomitant with quality changes for FS‐treated tuna for all storage temperatures evaluated. Practical Application: The overall goal of this project was to evaluate filtered smoked tuna steaks as to the impact on the overall quality profile. As a color‐stabilizing technology, it could mask deteriorating quality.     

Influence of Injection, Packaging, and Storage Conditions on the Quality of Beef and Bison Steaks

The combined effects of injection, packaging (modified atmosphere packaging [MAP] with 70% O₂/ 30% CO₂ and vacuum packaging [VP]), storage temperature (‐1 °C and +4 °C), and storage time on the color, microbial and oxidative stability of beef and bison longissimus lumborum (LL) steaks were investigated. Beef LL steaks in MAP retained their bright red color longer than bison steaks. Bison steaks developed higher 2‐Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) during storage, and this might have influenced the resulting rapid loss of redness from the bloomed meat. Storage at ‐1 °C in MAP provided greater color stability and a longer storage life for both meat species studied. Injection of salt/phosphate had a beneficial effect on the color stability of steaks during retail display; however, this positive effect was more pronounced for bison steaks compared with those of beef. Steaks stored overnight under MAP before retail display maintained the highest a* values for up to 5 d compared with those stored under vacuum. MAP‐OV steaks generally maintained the highest OMB content for up to 5 d during retail display compared with those stored under vacuum. Nevertheless, OMB levels were significantly (P < 0.05) lower in bison steaks compared with those of beef irrespective of packaging treatments. Injected steaks and those stored at ‐1 °C had significantly (P < 0.05) higher OMB levels compared with non‐injected counterparts and those stored at +4 °C, respectively. MAP is an excellent option for short‐term storage due to its positive effects on meat color, but for longer storage, VP may be necessary. Storing meat under vacuum and then placing it under MAP just before retail display might be another option to increase shelf life.     

Assessment of off-flavor development in restructured chicken nuggets using hexanal and TBARS measurements and sensory evaluation

The hexanal contents of chicken nuggets treated with various anti-oxidants were evaluated in relation to the development of warmed-over flavor (WOF) during frozen storage. Of the antioxidant treatments tested, the sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)/tertiary butylhydroquinone combination showed the greatest effect by decreasing hexanal production by 95%. Combinations of STPP/oleoresin rosemary, (0.5 g kg^?1 and 1 g kg^?1) decreased the hexanal contents by 85% and 91%, respectively. A higher correlation coefficient (pooled, within treatments) between hexanal contents and sensory scores for WOF (r = 0.68) relative to that between hexanal contents and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances values (r = 0.14) was obtained. A pooled, correlation coefficient within treatments and storage times (r = 0.56), was found between TBARS and sensory scores. It was concluded that the use of correlation coefficients calculated without pooling groups of data within each significant experimental factor to interrelate the results of different analyses may be inappropriate.     

EFFECT OF PRESSING ON MOISTURE LOSS AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF BEEF

Paired halves of top round (Semimembranosus and Adductor muscles) sub-primals were removed from each of ten, USDA Choice, approximately 272 kg steers, freezer wrapped, frozen, and stored at -24° C for approximately 1 month. Following freeze-tempering, each primal was divided longitudinally with one half being pressed at 344 Newtons/cm² to a specified shape in a Bettcher Model 70 Press, while the other half served as nonpressed control. Moisture loss and sensory properties were determined for 2.54 cm thick steaks. No significant differences were found in juiciness, flavor or Kramer shear values between pressed and non-pressed top round steaks, however, sensory tenderness scores were lower (P < 0.05) for steaks that were pressed than for those that were not pressed. Holding steaks at 2° C for 0, 1, 2, or 3 days did not significantly alter Kramer shear or sensory panel evaluations. Cooking loss, drip loss and total loss were not affected by pressing. Drip loss was lower (P < 0.05) and cooking loss was higher (P < 0.05) for steaks held one day at 2° C than for steaks held 2 or 3 days at 2° C. When drip loss and cooking loss were combined (total loss) there was no difference among the four storage times. Drip loss following portion cutting could result in a problem in fresh merchandising of freeze-tempered cuts.     

Effect of Inorganic Polyphosphates on Ground Beef Characteristics: Some Chemical, Physical, and Sensory Effects on Frozen Beef Patties

Chemical, physical, and sensory effects of 0.4% sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) and three commercial phosphate blends were studied in frozen beef patties over a 90-day storage period at ?20°C. Addition of phosphates significantly (P<0.05) increased pH, soluble orthophosphates, Hunter color a values, cook yields and overall acceptability scores. Phosphate addition did not affect (p>0.05) proximate analysis, texture, and flavor scores. Hunter L (lightness) and b (yellowness) values were also unaffected by phosphates. Overall quality of patties, as measured by thiobarbituric acid (TBA) numbers and cooking yields, was improved by all phosphates. There were indications that phosphates interfered with the distillation TBA test.     

Evolution of quality parameters of high pressure processing (HPP) pretreated albacore (Thunnus alalunga) during long-term frozen storage

The aim of this work was to study the application of high pressure processing (HPP) before freezing for maintaining as much as possible the fresh characteristics of albacore steaks after long-term storage. HPP treatments were applied at 200 MPa for 0–6 min. Then, samples were immediately frozen (−20 °C) and stored (−20 °C) for up to 12 months. Once thawed (4 °C; 24 h), weight losses, color, texture, lipid oxidation (TBARS) and salt-soluble protein content were analyzed.After 12 months of frozen storage, 200 MPa for 6 min minimized thawing loss inherent to freezing and frozen storage and decreased TBARS (53.9%) with respect to the control. However, it resulted in changes in color (higher L*, b* and ΔE values) and texture (higher adhesiveness and springiness) and decreased the salt-soluble protein content with respect to non-pretreated samples. Nevertheless, after cooking, there were no differences in color and texture between HPP pretreated fish and the controls.     

Antioxidant Action of Borage, Rosemary, Oregano, and Ascorbic Acid in Beef Patties Packaged in Modified Atmosphere

ABSTRACT: Beef patties containing either ascorbic acid, rosemary, oregano, or borage were evaluated for storage stability at 2 ± 1 °C, by measuring a* and H* values, surface metmyoglobin, TBARS, psychrotrophic bacteria counts, and sensory off‐odor and discoloration. All of the antioxidants (except ascorbic acid) reduced (p < 0.01) TBARS formation, which was totally inhibited by borage. Myoglobin oxidation and color fading were inhibited (p < 0.01) by rosemary, oregano, and borage. Microbial growth showed insignificant differences among treatments. Sensory results showed that rosemary, oregano, and borage extended beef patties' shelf life from 8 to 12 d, while rosemary plus ascorbic acid extended shelf life an additional 4‐d period.     

Inhibition of Oxidative Rancidity in Salted Ground Pork by Carnosine

Carnosine (0.5 and 1.5%) effectively inhibited formation of lipid peroxides and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) in frozen (? 15°C) salted ground pork during up to 6 mo storage. Inhibition of TBARS formation by carnosine (1.5%) was better than sodium tri-polyphosphate (0.5%), ot-tocopherol and butylated hydroxytoluene (0.02% of fat content). Carnosine was the most effective at preventing oxidative rancidity and color changes as determined by sensory panel, in salted ground pork after 1 mo frozen storage (?15°C). These data suggested that carnosine could be used as a “natural” antioxidant in muscle foods.     

Oxidative and sensory changes during bulk and retail storage of hot-filled turkey casserole

 Oxidative and sensory changes in hot-filled turkey casserole were investigated during bulk storage at 3°C and during retail storage at 4°C. Oxidative changes, assessed as warmed-over flavour (WOF) by a trained sensory panel or determined as levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), showed no development during bulk storage for up to 3 weeks, whereas scores of WOF and levels of TBARS increased rapidly during retail storage for up to 3 days. The development of WOF during retail storage was avoided when the product was vacuum-packed or gas-packed. Only insignificant microbiological changes were observed during bulk storage of the product or during the subsequent retail storage. Received: 8 October 1997 / Revised version: 19 December 1997     

EFFECT OF SPLEEN IN RESTRUCTURED BEEF

Boneless beef chucks were converted to restructured beef steaks and formulated with 1% NaCl and 0.25% sodium tripolyphosphate (STP). Experimental treatments included (1) control-frozen, (2) control-5 days storage at 0°C, (3) 1% spleen pulp-frozen and (4) 1% spleen pulp-5 days storage at 0°C. Treatments 2 and 4 were evaluated only after storage for 5 days; whereas, treatments 1 and 3 were studied at 5 and 70 days. Spleen pulp enhanced (P<0.05) color development during frozen storage for a short period but offered no (P>0.05) contribution to color preservation during prolonged storage. Visual color and overall appearance were affected more by storage time and conditions than by the addition of spleen pulp. Spleen pulp had no effect (P>0.05) on product cohesiveness, texture, tenderness and flavor of frozen restructured beef steaks but improved the tenderness of unfrozen samples.     

Oxidative Stability and Sensory Attributes of Prerigor Cooked Beef Steak

Beef sirloin tip steaks from 12 steer carcasses were cooked prerigor and postrigor using three heating methods and stored at 4 °C or ‐20 °C. Prerigor cooked steak had lower cook loss, higher pH, higher shear force, and sensory hardness than postrigor cooked steak. Conventional oven cooking produced the lowest cook loss for prerigor steak. Prerigor cooked steak had lower thiobarbituric acid value than postrigor cooked samples after 2 wks at 4 °C or 3 mo at ‐20 °C. Sensory warmed‐over flavor intensity scores were low and showed no differences between prerigor and postrigor cooked steaks for refrigerated or frozen samples.     

The antioxidative properties of rosemary oleoresin and inhibition of off-flavours in precooked roast beef slices

The antioxidant properties of rosemary oleoresin in precooked roast beef slices were compared to those of a butylated hydroxyanisole/butylated hydroxytoluene (BHA/BHT) combination, sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium citrate, during both refrigerated and frozen storage. Their antioxidant properties were measured by means of TBARS (TBA-reactive substances) and sensory scores. Sodium tripolyphosphate was the most effective antioxidant during both storage periods. Rosemary oleoresin in combination with sodium tripolyphosphate proved to be effective during both storage periods, but in particular, during frozen storage at preventing an increase in TBARS and at improving the flavour preference for the roast beef slices. Sodium citrate proved to be an ineffective antioxidant. The treatments containing salt, phosphate plus BHA/BHT and salt plus BHA/BHT had comparable antioxidative properties to the treatments containing salt, phosphate and rosemary and salt and rosemary, respectively. No overall significant correlation coefficients were obtained between the TBARS and the sensory scores. © 1998 SCI.     

Inhibition of Lipid Oxidation and Rancidity in Precooked Pork Patties by Radical‐Scavenging Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract

This study investigated the efficacy of licorice extract (LE) to curtail lipid oxidation and protect sensory attributes of ground pork during refrigerated and frozen storage. Pork patties (20% fat) were formulated with 0%, 0.02%, 0.05%, and 0.1% (meat basis) LE or rosemary extract (RE) as comparison or 0.01% (fat basis) BHA with 0 or 1.5% NaCl. Raw and precooked (75 °C) patties were packaged in polyvinylchloride overwrapped trays and stored at 2 °C up to 7 and 14 d, respectively, or at –20 °C up to 6 mo. Lipid oxidation (thiobarbituric acid‐reactive substances [TBARS]) and sensory attributes of stored patty samples were evaluated, radical scavenging activity of the LE was measured, and the active phenolic compounds were identified. Cooking yield (<85%) was similar among antioxidant treatments, and lipid oxidation was minimal in refrigerated or frozen raw samples. However, TBARS values in refrigerated precooked control patties (0.22 mg/kg) rose to 9.3 to 9.4 mg/kg after 14 d, compared to 3.4 to 4.4 and 4.4 to 6.9 mg/kg in patties treated with 0.1% LE and RE, respectively. In frozen precooked samples, TBARS (0.22 mg/kg) increased to 1.3 mg/kg (P < 0.05) in control patties after 6 mo and had no significant change in patties treated with 0.1% LE or 0.01% butylated hydroxyanisol. Sensory panel evaluation confirmed strong inhibition of rancidity production by LE, corroborating its remarkable antiradical activity due to the presence of multiple phenolics. The results indicate that licorice has great potential as a natural antioxidative additive to extend the shelf‐life of precooked pork.     

Microbial Characteristics of Three Formulations of Precooked, Vacuum-packaged Restructured Beef Steaks

Restructured steaks were manufactured with hot or cold boned beef using alginate, alginate + dried egg albumin, or salt/phosphate formulations. Raw steaks were sampled for aerobic (26° and 35°C), and gram-negative enteric counts. Cooked vacuum-packaged steaks were sampled for aerobic, gram-negative enteric, lactobacilli and staphylococci and for the presence of Salmonella, Aeromonas, Yersinia, and Listeria during 7 wk storage (2°C). No differences in counts due to formulation were found for raw or cooked steaks. Higher aerobic counts (P<0.10) were observed for raw steaks manufactured from hot-boned sides than from cold-boned sides. Aerobic counts increased (P<0.01) with storage time. Staphylococcus aureus was the only pathogen isolated from cooked steaks.     

Chemical Physical and Sensory Stabilities of Prebaked Frozen Sweet Potatoes

Cured, uncured and stored (1 and 3 months) sweet potato roots were baked, frozen and stored at ?23°C. Sensory scores, color (CIE L,a,b values), instrumental texture profile (Instron), sugars, beta-carotene, vitamin C, alcohol insoluble solids (AIS) and moisture contents were determined after 0,1, 3, 6 and 9 months frozen storage. Baked frozen sweet potatoes from all treatments were stable during 6 months frozen storage, with exception of vitamin C, which decreased by about 50% during the first month. Surface response analysis showed sensory scores for the prebaked sweet potatoes were very acceptable, particularly in the region with 1–2 months fresh storage of roots prior to freezing and followed by 1–6 months frozen storage.     

液氮冻结对冻藏雷竹笋品质的影响

目的 研究液氮的3种冻结温度和冻结至3种中心温度对冻藏雷竹笋品质的影响。方法 测定不同液氮冻结温度和中心温度的冻藏雷竹笋的汁液流失率、可溶性固形物和粗纤维含量、硬度、色差、挥发性风味物质和感官评分。结果 液氮冻结温度组中,-60℃组冻结雷竹笋的感官评分、硬度显著低于-90、-120℃组（p<0.05）,而汁液流失率、粗纤维含量、a*值显著高于-90、-120℃组（p<0.05）;雷竹笋原有挥发性风味物质的信号强度为：-120℃>-90℃>-60℃,冻藏过程中产生的挥发性风味物质的信号强度为：-120℃<-90℃<-60℃。中心温度组中,-6℃组冻结雷竹笋的感官评分、硬度显著低于-12、-18℃组（p<0.05）,而汁液流失率、粗纤维含量、a*值、b*值显著高于-12、-18℃组（p<0.05）;雷竹笋原有挥发性风味物质的信号强度为：-18℃>-12℃>-6℃,冻藏过程中产生的挥发性风味物质的信号强度为：-18℃<-12℃<-6℃。-12℃和-18℃组冻藏雷竹笋品质差异不显著。结论 降低液氮冻结温度加快了冻结速率,维持了冻藏雷竹笋较好的感官品质;冻结至中心温度-12℃时,雷竹笋内部大部分水分已完成冻结,此时转移至-18℃冰柜中对雷竹笋组织内部影响不显著（p>0.05）。     

Effect of Muscle Type and Mixing Time on Sectioned and Formed Beef Steaks

Sectioned and formed beef steaks were manufactured from Standard beef rounds, Choice beef plates and Choice, Yield Grade 3, Meat Buyers Guide (126) 3-piece chucks. Replicates were established by slaughter day. A trained sensory panel evaluated juiciness, flavor, tenderness, and connective tissue residue. Color scores were assigned to steaks from each treatment. Instron Kramer shear was used to evaluate tenderness and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) was used to measure rancidity. Reflectance spectrophotometry indicated oxymyoglobin and metmyoglobin content. Mixing improved tenderness (P < 0.01) by 20% after 18 min. An 8% improvement occurred after 6 min. Mixing increased sensory juiciness (P < 0.01) and flavor (P < 0.05). Subjective and objective measures indicated that steaks processed from chuck were less tender (P < 0.01). Cooking yields improved linearly (P < 0.01) due to mixing. The TBA values were low and did not change due to treatment or after 90 days storage at –30°C. Subjective and objective color analyses indicated highly desirable color for fresh beef. Steaks processed from chuck meat were higher in percent metmyoglobin.