Sensory Characteristics of Frankfurters as Affected by Fat, Salt, and pH

Acceptable processing and flavor profile characteristics of frankfurters were achieved near a pH of 6.0. As salt increased, hardness, juiciness, saltiness, and flavor intensity scores increased. As fat increased, juiciness scores decreased (at salt levels > 1.3%) due to substitution of water for fat. In addition, increased fat resulted in decreased off-flavor. Model predictions suggested that acceptable frankfurters could be manufactured with a minimum of 11.25% fat and 1.3% salt at pH 6.0.     

Sensory Characteristics of Frankfurters as Affected by Salt, Fat, Soy Protein, and Carrageenan

Continuous variables, salt, fat, and either soy protein or iota-carrageenan, were evaluated using response surface methods to formulate a lower salt/ lower fat franktirter with acceptable palatability attributes. Soy protein increased hardness and off-flavor, and decreased juiciness, saltiness, and flavor intensity. Soy protein should be added to frankfurters at < 3.0% to minimize this effect. Carrageenan increased hardness at low salt concentrations (below 1.7%) and decreased juiciness at fat concentrations > 15%. Flavor intensity increased as carrageenan and fat level increased at 1.3% salt. At 1.65% salt, off-flavor intensity decreased as fat content increased and carrageenan decreased.     

A Comparison of Nonmeat Proteins, Sodium Tripolyphosphate and Processing Temperature Effects on Physical and Sensory Properties of Frankfurters

Frankfurters, with and without 0.5% sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), containing 3.5% vital wheat gluten (VWC), calcium reduced nonfat dry milk (RNFDM) and soy protein concentrate (SPC) were processed to an internal temperature of 72° or 82°C and compared to an all-meat control. Processing yields, textural profile analysis (TPA) and sensory textural attributes were not different among protein treatments, but SPCand VWG contributed slight-to-moderate off-flavor. VWG and SPC franks were acceptable, but slightly less desirable than the control and RNFDM treatments. Franks processed to 82°C were more desirable, but at the expense of reduced yields. STPP did not affect yields, but increased sensory firmness and TPA fracturability and hardness. VWG, RNFDM and SPC were comparable to the control for most traits studied, but alterations in spice formulation are needed to improve VWG and SPC flavor.     

Microstructure of Frankfurters Extended with Wheat Germ Proteins

Transmission electron microscopy was utilized to study the microsctructure of frankfurters extended with wheat germ protein flour (WGPF) at 3.5, 5.0, and 7.0%. Samples with 3.5% WGPF showed a denser matrix than the control. They also had a uniform interfacial protein film (IPF) with a slight increase in average thickness. At WGPF >3.5%, no further effects on IPF were observed. At 7.0% WGPF, an increase in added water, and the resultant dilution of meat and fat components, resulted in fewer fat globules, some with incomplete IPFs. Proteins in the WGPF contributed to IPF formation up to a specific level. Nonprotein components also were important in batter stability by absorbing water.     

Frankfurters with Lean Finely Textured Tissue as Affected by Ingredients

Increasing salt concentration from 1.5 to 2.5% increased the emulsion stability of frankfurters made with lean finely textured tissue (LFTT). Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) at 0.25% improved stability and texture as well as processing and consumer cooking yields. Kappa (K)-carra-geenan (0.5%) reduced cooking losses and increased firmness. Isolated soy protein (ISP) at 2% also improved product stability and firmness but lowered sensory scores. The effect of ISP on sensory scores was greater for those frankfurters produced from lean finely textured beef than for those with lean finely textured pork. Increasing NaCl concentration or including STPP and K-carrageenan may improve comminuted meat products which contain 50% LFTT substituted for lean meat.     

Sensory and Physical Attributes of Frankfurters with Reduced Fat and Elevated Monounsaturated Fats

Instrumental and sensory evaluations were conducted on frankfurters manufactured with an increased monounsaturated/saturated (M/S) lipid ratio and 25% less fat than control. The M/S ratio was altered by using lean and fat from pigs fed 0%, 10%, or 20% canola oil (CO) which is high in oleic acid. Incorporation of 10% and 20% CO pork tissue into the product decreased saturated fat by 11.0% and 18.6%, respectively. Instron texture analysis indicated slight increases in cohesiveness with elevated CO, whereas decreasing fat increased gumminess and chewiness. Sensory evaluation demonstrated that the overall palatability ratings of the test frankfurters were similar to the control product. Frankfurters with significantly less total fat and saturated fatty acids without adverse sensory and storage characteristics were produced.     

Microstructure of Reduced Salt Meat Batters as Affected by Polyphosphates and Chopping Time

Microstructural and textural changes due to salt reduction (2.5% to 1.5%), 0.4% tripolyphosphate (TPP), hexametaphosphate (HMP) or sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) addition and chopping time (40 vs 100 cutter revolutions) were studied in poultry meat batters. Salt reduction significantly increased liquid and fat losses in the long chopping but not in the short chopping treatments. Scanning electron micrographs of reduced salt batters revealed fat globules which lost fat during cooking. HMP and SAPP addition significantly improved emulsion stability. Average fat globule size decreased as chopping time increased and/or salt decreased. Hardness was higher in the NaCl treatments in the short chopping as compared to the long chopping. The opposite was observed when phosphates were added.     

Foaming Properties of Proteins as Affected by Concentration

Commercial sodium caseinate and whey protein isolate were evaluated at protein concentrations 0.25 to 16% with ovalbumin solutions as reference. Logarithmic models were developed to express the effect of protein concentration on foam expansion and serum drainage. The kinetics of gas release from milk protein-stabilized foams followed a three-phase pattern. Low foam collapse rates were observed in initial and final phases while rapid collapse occurred during the transition phase. No transition was observed for ovalbumin-stabilized foams. Globally, foam collapse rate increased with increasing protein concentration. Apparent viscosity of protein-stabilized foams increased with concentration to a maximum; beyond which, a reverse trend was observed. Maximum viscosities of milk protein foams were at concentrations & lt;0.5%, while ovalbumin foams showed maximum viscosity around 2% protein.     

Association of Zinc with Soy Proteins as Affected by Heat and pH

The effect of heat on the chemical association of ⁶⁵Zn with proteins and of pH on the solubility of proteins, phytic acid, zinc, and their complex formation were studied in soybeans grown hydroponically and intrinsically labeled with ⁶⁵Zn. ⁶⁵Zn association with soy proteins was not affected by autoclaving. Zinc was not covalently associated with the major soy proteins, 11S and 7S. Protein, phytic acid and zinc content of the raw soyflour was determined at pH range 3.5–12 before and after dialysis. pH had only a slight effect on zinc solubility. Protein-zinc-phytate complex formation was maximum in the pH range 7.5–10.5.     

Chemical, Physical and Sensory Characteristics of Peanut Milk as Affected by Processing Conditions

The influence of processing conditions on chemical, physical and sensory characteristics of aqueous extracts of peanuts (peanut milk) prepared for lactic bacterial fermentation was investigated. Soaking peanuts in 1.0% NaHCO₃ before extraction resulted in a lighter colored milk, and homogenization enhanced lightness. Cooking peanuts before grinding reduced total solids and protein contents of milk. Hexanal concentration was greatly reduced by cooking peanuts for 10 min. The most satisfactory conditions for preparing peanut milk consisted of soaking peanuts in 0.5% NaHCO₃, cooking for 10 min and homogenizing the extract at 4000 psi.     

Heat-induced Gelation Properties of Salt-Soluble Muscle Proteins as Affected by Non-Meat Proteins

Addition of whey protein concentrate (WPC), whey protein isolate (WPI) or soy protein isolate (SPI) to salt-soluble muscle proteins (SSP) decreased the gel strength. WPI:SSP gels had higher water-holding capacity than SSP, SSP:WPC or SSP:SPI gels. Myosin heavy chain was a principal contributor to gel network formation in SSP, SSP:WPC, SSP:WPI and SSP:SPI systems. The characteristic fibrous network formed by SSP was the dominant feature of the microstructure of SSP:WPC and SSP:WPI gels. SSP:SPI gels had a more aggregated appearance due to the occurrence of clusters of SPI throughout the gel matrix.     

Physical Characteristics of Surimi Seafood as Affected By Thermal Processing Conditions

Texture, color and microbiological characteristics of surimi seafood were measured at three processing temperatures (93°, 85°, and 75°C) and various times (0–120 min). The time required to provide a zero aerobic plate count at 93°, 85°, and 75°C was 5,15, and 15 min, respectively. Both thermal processing temperature and time affected whiteness and shear strain of surimi seafood. As the thermal processing temperature and time increased, the shear strain and whiteness decreased. The higher the thermal processing temperature and longer time, the lower were the shear strain and whiteness. Results indicated 15 min at 75° or 85°C were the optimum thermal processing conditions.     

Effects of Organic Acid Salt Solutions on Sensory and Other Quality Characteristics of Frankfurters

ABSTRACT: The technical feasibility of using organic acid salts for surface treatment of frankfurters to determine their sensory and other quality characteristics and their ability to inhibit bacterial growth was investigated. To be practically effective, such treatments for frankfurters should have no adverse effects on meat quality attributes, including sensory quality, color, or texture. A 6% sodium diacetate + potassium benzoate (SD/PB) treatment significantly increased meat flavor, and a 3% sodium lactate + sodium diacetate + potassium benzoate (SL/SD/PB) treatment significantly decreased smoke flavor compared with the control group, but there was no significant difference between controls and the surface-treated frankfurters when comparing salty, sour, or pepper flavors. On the other hand, the SL/SD/PB at either 3% or 6% significantly increased the lightness ( L *) and decreased the redness ( a *) value for frankfurters compared with the control group. For storage time longer than 2 mo, the L * value significantly increased and the a * value decreased. Evaluation of quality characteristics showed that after surface treatment with organic acid salts, no differences were observed between controls and treated frankfurters for pH, nitrite concentration, or sodium content.     

Color in Concentrated Milk Proteins with High Sucrose as Affected by Glucose Replacement

A model system of sucrose, whole dry milk powder, and distilled water was used to evaluate color development during heating. Sucrose replacement by glucose and moisture were the selected variables in a second-order central composite design. The main color response was the Kubelka-Munk index K/S calculated from reflectance colorimetric measurement using the Self-Backing Reflectance Transformation (SBRT) procedure. Browning reached a zone of maximum K/S when sucrose replacement increased. Additional replacement in the maximum zone did not increase browning, but produced an opposite effect decreasing browning, depending on moisture content. Chromophore group formation was higher between 40 and 75% of sucrose replacement by glucose and at 20-30% moisture content.     

Gelation of Egg White Proteins as Affected by Combined Heating and Freezing

Combined effects of preheating (60°C, 0 ～ 30 min) and freezing (– 10 or –20°C, 20 hr) on the gelation of dried egg white induced by reheating (80°C, 30 min) were examined in comparison with those of refrigerating (5°C, 20 hr). Refrigeration consistently induced harder gels, while freezing resulted in either harder or softer gels. Results of soluble protein content, turbidity, SDS-PAGE and gel filtration indicated that the unfolded and aggregated levels of ovotransferrin, caused by the cooperative effects of preheating and freezing or refrigerating, mainly determined the characteristics of gel properties.     

Physical Properties of Extruded Products as Affected by Cheese Whey

Corn, rice and potato flour were extruded with sweet whey solids (SWS) or whey protein concentrate (WPC) using low and high shear extrusion processing conditions. WPC added at product content of 25% had minimal effect on the texture of extruded products. Expansion and breaking strength were improved in some processes through changes in extrusion shear and moisture. Whey product incorporation resulted in reduced specific mechanical energy input to the process. Increasing whey product concentration beyond 25% reduced expansion and water absorption indices significantly, affecting textural hardness. Product quality characteristics were directly related to the whey product content.     

Buttermilk Properties in Emulsions with Soybean Oil as Affected by Fat Globule Membrane-Derived Proteins

The potential utilization of buttermilk from an industrial source was studied in this research, focusing primarily on its composition and use as ingredient in oil-in-water emulsions. Buttermilk contained not only large amounts of caseins and whey proteins, but also material derived from the natural milk fat globule membrane (MFGM). Emulsions made with soybean oil (10% w/w) and buttermilk were stable with a low concentration (about 1% w/w) of buttermilk solids. MFGM-proteins and skim milk proteins did not seem to compete for adsorption at the emulsion interface. The protein adsorbed at the interface was present in an aggregated form and gave a maximum surface coverage of about 8 mg/m².     

Surimi Gel Colors as Affected by Moisture Content and Physical Conditions

Colors (CIE L*, a*, and b*) of Alaska pollock (7′heragra chalcogramma) and Pacific whiting (Mecs productus) surimi gels were evaluated and related to compositional and physical conditions during preparation and measurements. Ten samples were used in each treatment. Water addition, sample size, species, cooking and test temperatures, and freeze/thaw affected lightness (L*) and yellowness (b*) values, while outside light conditions at measurement did not affect colors. Greenness (-a*) values were less affected by all conditions.     

Fish Myosin Aggregation as Affected by Freezing and Initial Physical State

ABSTRACT: Fish myosin obtained from Tilapia nilotica was solubilized in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.0, with 0.6 M KCl (solution model system), or suspended without salt (suspension model system). Changes in % soluble protein, Ca²⁺-ATPase activity, and total and reactive -SH groups during frozen storage were evaluated. Frozen induced aggregation of fish myosin showed different behavior depending upon its initial physicochemical state. When myosin was solubilized prior to frozen storage, head-to-head interactions seemed to be more involved in protein aggregation with a strong participation of disulfide bonds. On the contrary, a preferentially side-to-side mechanism might be involved in the aggregation of myosin upon suspension, with a minor interaction of -SH groups.