Formulation and Copping Temperature Effects on Beef Frankfurters

Frankfurters were manufactured using four fat and added water (AW) formulations (10% fat/30% AW; 15%/25%; 20%/20%; 30%/10%) and processed at chopping temperatures 9, 12, or 15°C. The batters were stuffed into cellulose casings, thermally processed, chilled and vacuum-packaged. Frankfurters were analyzed for proximate composition, textural properties and purge. No differences occurred among treatments for processing yield (89.8%± 1.83). Frankfurters chopped to 12°C had the highest (P < 0.05) Kramer peak force values. As expected, purge increased in all treatments as storage time increased (P < 0.05). As AW increased, hardness and cohesiveness decreased and purge increased. Water level and fat reduction were the most critical factors affecting quality.     

Substituting Olive Oil for Pork Backfat Affects Quality of Low-Fat Frankfurters

Low-fat frankfurters (10% fat), formulated for 10%, 12% and 14% protein, were made with olive oil. Compared to control (27.6% all animal fat, 10.9% protein) they had similar flavor, lower (P<0.05) TBA values and reduced (44.7–47.6%) caloric content, but had lower (P<0.05) processing yield (5.5–6.5%) and overall palatability. Among low-fat treatments, samples with 12% protein had better quality characteristics. The 12% protein frankfurters compared to the control (exccpl for palatability), had similar (P>0.05) sensory attributes and higher (P<0.05) skin strength and improved texture. The treatment with 10% protein had undesirable color and was very soft. That with 14% protein had the same (P>0.05) red color as the control but higher (P<0.05) firmness, skin strength and textural traits and lower (P<0.05) juiciness.     

Phosphate and Modified Beef Connective Tissue Effects on Reduced Fat, High Water-added Frankfurters

The effects of acidic, neutral and alkaline phosphates and amounts of modified beef connective tissue (0, 10 or 20%) were determined on the characteristics of 20% fat/20% water-added frankfurters or 10% fat/30% water-added frankfurters. Processing yields were lowest in both formulations with acidic phosphate. Cured meat color intensity was higher with the acidic phosphate than with alkaline or neutral phosphates. Alkaline or neutral phosphate samples partially recovered losses in emulsion stability that had occurred due to connective tissue level. The addition of 20% connective tissue improved processing yields and decreased cohe-siveness of 10% fat/30% water added frankfurters. Connective tissue addition had no effect on microbial stability. Acidic phosphates might be more effective in direct treatment of high collagen materials in a preblend rather than in direct addition into a frankfurter formulation.     

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.     

Optimizing Quality of Frankfurters Containing Oat Bran and Added Water

Chicken frankfurters fat content was decreased by using various levels of oat bran and added water and evaluated for quality. Frankfurters with higher levels of oat bran had less expressible moisture and required higher shear stress to break. There were no difference in springiness among frankfurters made with different levels of oat bran; however, those with higher oat bran were rated less juicy and more grainy by taste panelists. The addition of water increased intensities of strain, springiness and juiciness, but decreased shear stress and hardness values. Contour plots showed optimum formulation at <2% oat bran 20% of added water.     

Particle Size and Mixing Time Effects on Sensory and Physical Properties of Low-fat, High-moisture Pork Frankfurters

Changes in particle size affected measured characteristics more than changes in mixing time. Sensory results indicated that use of a 2.0 mm plate produced the coarsest (P<0.05) product. CIE b* values decreased (<0.05) as particle size was increased. Products produced with a 2.0 mm plate compared to a 1.4 mm plate had higher (P<0.05) hardness values and total energy to shear. Particle size did not affect (P>0.05) cooking loss, springiness, cohesiveness, or chewiness. Additional mixing tended to decrease sensory particle size and increase springiness and chewiness.     

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.     

Effects of Organogel Hardness and Formulation on Acceptance of Frankfurters

Different organogel formulations used as beef fat (BF) replacement (0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80%) were utilized to optimize the mechanical properties of frankfurters. Organogels, made of canola oil (CO), included different concentrations of ethyl cellulose (EC) and sorbitan monostearate (SMS). They consisted of: 8% EC + 1.5% SMS referred to as organogel‐I (OG‐I), 8% EC + 3.0% SMS (OG‐II), and 10% EC + 1.5% SMS (OG‐III), which were found promising in a previous study when used at 100% replacement. Replacement of BF with organogels at all levels could bring down the very high hardness values (texture profile analysis and sensory) of frankfurters prepared using CO by itself, relative to the BF control. OG‐I and OG‐II quantity had no significant effect on hardness and springiness, being similar in many cases to the BF and lower than the CO control. Shear force values of all organogel treatments were not significantly different from one another, and were between the BF and CO controls. Smokehouse yield showed a pattern of decreasing losses with increasing organogel replacement level. Sensory analysis revealed that using CO by itself significantly increased hardness, but structuring the oil (via organogelation), brought it down to the BF control value in all OG‐I and OG‐II formulations. Juiciness was significantly reduced by using liquid oil but increased with raising the amount of organogels. Oiliness sensation increased with higher organogel substitution and was actually higher than the beef control. The study demonstrates the potential use of vegetable oil structuring in replacing the more saturated BF in emulsion‐type meat products.     

海藻膳食纤维对低脂低盐鸡肉法兰克福香肠品质的影响

以低脂低盐鸡肉法兰克福香肠为研究对象,探讨不同添加量（0.5%、0.75%、1%、1.25%、1.5%、1.75%）的海藻膳食纤维对其食用品质的改善效果。结果表明,随着海藻膳食纤维添加量的增加,低脂低盐鸡肉法兰克福香肠的蒸煮损失、L*值和b*值显著降低（P<0.05）,而乳化稳定性、弹性、回复性、脆性和感官评价（致密性、多汁性、风味和总体可接受性）显著增大（P<0.05）,且1.5%为最佳添加量（P<0.05）。扫描电镜结果表明海藻膳食纤维能够促进鸡肉蛋白凝胶形成致密的三维网状结构。因此,海藻膳食纤维能够提高低脂低盐肉糜体系的持水性和凝胶特性,进而改善产品的食用品质,为低脂低盐肉制品的开发提供技术指导。     

Cure Levels, Processing Methods and Meat Source Effects on Low-fat Frankfurters

Frankfurters were manufactured from lean meats (100% beef and 50:50 beef-pork) to contain reduced levels of fat (about 1.3%). A curing solutibn was added to yield 160% of fresh meat weight. Three processing methods, coarse ground tumbled, fine ground tumbled and fine ground emulsified were used. All products were cooked in live steam to 71°C internal temperature. Product yields, penetrometer values, color, chemical composition, caloric content and added water were evaluated. Emulsified frankfurters from 50:50 beef-pork mixtures at 160% cure had texture similar to conventional product as well as increased (P<0.05) yields, acceptable color and 74% fewer calories.     

Physicochemical Effects of the Lipid Phase and Protein Level on Meat Emulsion Stability,Texture, and Microstructure

ABSTRACT: The effects of beef fat (25%) substitution with rendered beef fat, canola oil, palm oil, or hydrogenated palm oil at varying meat protein levels (8%, 11%, and 14%) were studied in emulsified beef meat batters. There was no significant difference in fat loss among meat batters made with beef fat, rendered beef fat, or palm oil. Hydrogenated palm oil provided the most stable batters at all protein levels. Increasing meat protein to 14% resulted in high fat loss in batters prepared with canola oil, which did not occur in the other formulations. This indicates that the physicochemical characteristics of fat/oil affect emulsion stability. Cooked batter hardness was higher (P < 0.05) when protein level was raised; highest in hydrogenated palm oil batters when compared at similar protein levels. As protein level was raised springiness values were increased in all the meat treatments. Springiness was higher in the canola oil treatments. Light microscopy revealed fat globule coalescence in canola oil meat batters prepared with 14% protein, as well as the development of fat channels and more protein aggregation; both seem to result in lower emulsion stability. Hydrogenated palm oil batters showed fat particles with sharp edges as opposed to the round ones seen in all other treatments.     

Sodium Alginate Plus Modified Tapioca Starch Improves Properties of Low-Fat Beef Patties

Sodium alginate (A) in combination with modified tapioca starch (T) was evaluated in low-fat beef patties cooked by broiling or grilling to 68 or 74°C. Added water was used with AT formulations at 7% (AT7) or 14% (AT14) levels. In comparisons with all-beef patties (8 and 20% fat), AT provided improvements in tenderness, juiciness and cooking yields without increasing fat retention or affecting beef flavor. In sensory comparisons with 14 commercially processed, low-fat beef patties, AT7 and 14 patties received the highest ratings. Combined use of A and T would provide improved acceptability of low-fat patties over that from using single fat replacers.     

The Effects of Irradiation at 1.6 kGy on Quality Characteristics of Commercially Produced Ham and Pork Frankfurters over Extended Storage

ABSTRACT: Commercially produced sliced ham and all-pork frankfurters were obtained from a national meat processor and irradiated at 1.6 kGy. The samples were evaluated for color, lipid oxidation, odor, flavor, and the production of volatiles over an 8-wk storage period. Irradiation processing did not affect color values for the ham or frankfurters. Lipid oxidation as measured by 2-thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) did not increase for either the ham or frankfurters. Irradiation processing increased off-odor scores for the ham but not for frankfurters. On the other hand, off-flavor scores were not significantly different for ham but were higher in frankfurters after irradiation processing. Dimethyl disulfide content increased as a result of irradiation in both the ham and frankfurters but decreased during the 8-week storage period. Irradiation processing resulted in the formation of new volatile compounds in the ham samples including heptane, trans -1-butyl-2-methylcyclopropanone, 2-octene, and toluene, which were not present in nonirradiated ham. In the case of frankfurters, irradiation treatment resulted in the formation of 2-butanone, which was not present in the nonirradiated frankfurters. Most volatile compounds that were affected by irradiation processing of either the ham or frankfurters were increased when compared with nonirradiated controls. Although color and lipid oxidation (TBARS) did not seem to be affected by irradiation processing at 1.6 kGy, changes in odor, flavor, and the production of volatiles are of concern if irradiation is to be used to control microbial growth in ready-to-eat pork products.     

低脂食品设计原理与研究现状

随着社会发展及科技水平的提高,人们逐渐意识到过度肥胖可能引发一系列健康问题,低脂肪含量的健康食品一度成为新的消费热点。但是单纯降低食品中的脂肪含量可能会破坏食品的口感、风味及营养属性,所以全球范围内相关领域的食品科学家致力于开发新型健康美味的低脂食品,本文主要介绍了低脂食品的设计原理及研究现状,希望能帮助读者了解该领域的发展前景并为新型低脂健康食品的研发提供思路。     

温度对高水分稻谷储藏品质的影响及其预测模型研究

为了解水分含量大于18%时稻谷解吸过程品质的变化,本文探索了高水分稻谷在不同温度(35、25、15℃)条件下品质变化规律,以脂肪酸值作为稻谷品质劣变指标,建立品质变化的预测模型,预测稻谷脂肪酸值变化规律。研究结果表明:随着温度的升高,稻谷水分含量下降,稻谷脂肪酸值、稻米硬度与稻米胶着度升高,弹性随时间的增加呈现先上升后下降趋势,稻谷加工品质均呈现上升趋势;对比三个温度条件,高水分稻谷在35℃品质劣变速度加快,15℃可减缓其品质劣变速度。同时,得到高水分稻谷脂肪酸值变化规律的预测模型为:lnA=0.0193e^409.09/T·t+lnA₀,且通过该预测模型得到的预测值与实测值之间相对误差小于10%,低于一般数值模拟的15%精度要求,该预测模型可信。     

Protein Oxidation in Frankfurters with Increasing Levels of Added Rosemary Essential Oil: Effect on Color and Texture Deterioration

The development of protein oxidation as assessed by the total carbonyl content and its influence on color and texture deterioration during the refrigerated storage (+4 °C/60 d) of frankfurters, were studied. The effect of the addition of a rosemary essential oil at different levels (150, 300, and 600 ppm) on the protein oxidative stability of the frankfurters was also evaluated. Frankfurters with no added essential oil were used as controls. The amount of carbonyls from protein oxidation significantly increased during refrigerated storage, and this increase was significantly higher in control frankfurters than in those treated with 300 and 600 ppm. Rosemary essential oil at levels of 300 and 600 ppm successfully protected the heme molecule from degradation and significantly inhibited the increase of nonheme iron (NHI) in refrigerated stored frankfurters. Color changes were directly related to oxidation processes because frankfurters with added antioxidants (300 and 600 ppm) suffered less color modifications than the controls. The addition of rosemary essential oil enhanced texture characteristics of frankfurters by reducing hardness, adhesiveness, gumminess, chewiness, and controlling the lost of elasticity during refrigeration. Statistically significant correlations were calculated between protein oxidation and instrumentally measured parameters, suggesting that the alteration of protein functionality caused by oxidation likely affected color and texture characteristics of frankfurters.     

Textural and Sensory Properties of Low-Fat Beef Sausages with Added Water and Polysaccharides as Affected by pH and Salt

Low-fat beef sausages with 23% added water, 1 or 2.5% NaCl, 0.5% polysaccharide gums, and pH adjusted to 5.2, 5.6 or 6.2, were analyzed for textural properties. The l - and k -car-rageenans increased (P<0.05) cooking yield, hardness, and bind strength for 1%-salt sausage, but had little effect on the 2.5%-salt sausage. Sausages containing alginate, locust bean gum, and xanthan gum were softer, more deformable, crumbly and slippery (P<0.05), when compared to nongum controls. An increase in pH sharply enhanced the bind strength in all gum treatments. Both the instrumental and sensory panel results suggested that α- and k -carrageen-ans were the only acceptable gums for use in low- or high-salt beef sausage products.     

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.     

Characteristics of Low-fat Beef Patties Formulated with Carbohydrate-Lipid Composites

ABSTRACT: Chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of low-fat beef patties containing carbohydrate-lipid composites (CLCs) were compared with those of all-beef patties. The CLC gels contained high-amylose cornstarch, maltodextrins, and canola oil. CLC patties had higher moisture, cooking yield, and fat retention than 20%-fat control patties. CLCs improved tenderness and juiciness and decreased cohesiveness of low-fat beef patties compared with 10%-fat control patties. Despite differences in CLC gel firmness, patties made with CLC gels containing corn, potato, and tapioca maltodextrins had similar physical and sensory properties. These results suggest that CLC gels perform well as a partial fat replacer in beef patties while providing flexibility in gel firmness selection.