Comparison of the effects of a commercial and an autochthonous Pediococcus acidilactici and Staphylococcus vitulus starter culture on the sensory and safety properties of a traditional Iberian dry‐fermented sausage “salchichón”

The effect of the addition of an autochthonous starter culture and commercial starter culture on the physico‐chemical and sensory characteristics of the dry‐fermented sausage ‘salchichon’ was investigated. Sausages were prepared with a mixture of Pediococcus acidilactici MC184 and Staphylococcus vitulus RS34 as the autochthonous starter culture (P184S34), ripened for 86 days, and compared with a commercial starter batch (CS1). Strains of acid lactic bacteria and Staphylococcus were identified in the samples along the ripening process which demonstrated that the inoculation of sausages assures their implantation during the ripening process. However, P184S34 starter culture showed a higher inhibitory effect on enterobacteria and coliform flora than the CS1 batches, guaranteeing a better quality hygienic sausages. Dry‐fermented sausages ripened with P184S34 showed higher amounts of NPN and volatile compounds derived from amino acid catabolism than the CS1 batches. Especially important was the result found in biogenic amines, since the P184S34 reduced their accumulation compared to the commercial starter batch. The inoculation of a decarboxylase‐negative autochthonous starter culture P184S34 reduced the biogenic amine accumulation guaranteeing safety and homogeneity of the products without producing a negative effect on the sensory characteristics of the traditional fermented sausages.     

The effect of starter cultures on proteolytic changes and amino acid content in fermented sausages

The main objective of this work was to examine the effects of using five types of commercial starter cultures in fermented sausages. During the fermentation stage, changes in proteolytic characteristics were observed in fermented sausages. Proteolytic activity was high in Ls_b + Sc:(Lactobacillus sakei + Staphylococcus carnosus) and Pp + Sx:(Pediococcus pentosaceus + Staphylococcus xylosus) starter-inoculated sausages during processing. Moreover, a slight increase in proteolytic activity was detected during storage in both these sausages. Sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar proteins were also affected by this starter culture addition, during the fermentation, ripening and intense proteolysis were observed in both the fermented sausages. The content of free amino acids was similar at the beginning of the fermentation stage for all the studied batches. However, the high differences in the content of free amino acids at the end of the process could be attributed to the starter culture activity.     

Use of autochthonous Pediococcus acidilactici and Staphylococcus vitulus starter cultures in the production of "chorizo" in 2 different traditional industries

The present study determined how the different ripening conditions affected the growth and development of 3 autochthonous starter cultures, and the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of chorizo. Each of 3 strains of Pediococcus acidilactici (MC184, MS198, and MS200) and one of Staphylococcus vitulus (RS34) were associated to prepare the starter cultures, P184S34, P198S34, and P200S34. Then, chorizo was prepared following 2 manufacturing procedures. The autochthonous starter cultures were able to compete and colonize the sausages in both ripening procedures. The use of the starter cultures showed evident differences by the texture analysis, with the control batches being generally tougher than the starter culture batches. Also, the highest biogenic amine (BA) levels were found in control batches and the lowest in P200S34 batches. While the use of these starter cultures does not change the sensory characteristics of these traditional fermented sausages, it improves their homogeneity and safety, except for P184S34 batch in which more BAs are detected in industry 2. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The 3 autochthonous starter cultures selected could be used in traditional industries because they are able to compete well and colonize the dry fermented sausages "chorizo." The use of these starter cultures improves the texture and homogeneity of traditional fermented sausages. Biogenic amines decreased in the starter cultures batches improving the safety.     

Influence of starter cultures on the generation of antioxidant nitrogen compounds in Iberian dry‐fermented sausages

The purpose of this work was to investigate the influence of a starter culture on the generation of nitrogen compounds with antioxidant activity during the ripening of Iberian dry‐fermented sausages. Starters P200S34 (P. acidilactici M200 and S. vitulus RS34) and P198S34 (P. acidilactici MS198 and S. vitulus RS34) were used to make the Iberian dry‐fermented sausages ‘salchichón’ and chorizo; then, the physicochemical and microbial properties were determined during the ripening process. The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay was employed to evaluate the antioxidant potential of the nitrogen extracts obtained during ripening of the sausages. This activity was correlated with the most relevant compounds detected by HPLC‐ESI‐MS in the final ripened extracts. Although a relevant part of the antioxidant activity was attributed to the predominant natural nitrogen fraction, the microbial population found in fermented sausages and the fermentation conditions significantly influenced the low molecular weight nitrogen profile and antioxidant activities. Inoculation with the starter culture P200S34 increased free amino acids and amines, such as methionine and tyramine, but other nitrogen compounds also increased the antioxidant activity of the low molecular weight nitrogen extracts. Thus, these starter cultures in Iberian sausages can contribute to delaying oxidative changes during storage.     

Utilisation possibility of Enterococcus faecalis isolates from neonate's faeces for production of fermented sausages as starter cultures

This study aimed at assessing the utilisation possibility of Enterococcus faecalis as starter cultures for production of fermented sausages. The E. faecalis isolates isolated from faeces samples of 5‐day‐old healthy newborn babies, identified by 16SrDNA sequencing and free from virulence determinants as proven by genomic sequencing, were used for fermented sausages production as starter culture. Six treatments (four inoculated with four different E. faecalis isolates, one with commercial starter culture and one control) were prepared. The inoculation with E. faecalis showed a stronger acidification compared with the control. The treatments with E. faecalis showed significantly higher flavour and acceptability scores in comparison with the control or commercial starter culture. Both of commercial starter culture and E. faecalis were positive with tyramine. Apart from the amine production, the inoculation with E. faecalis generally improved the acidifying activity and flavour of the products, suggesting their application potentials in fermented sausages production as starter cultures.     

Assessment of high hydrostatic pressure and starter culture on the quality properties of low-acid fermented sausages

The addition of starter culture and high pressure processing after ripening improved the microbial quality of low-acid fermented sausages (fuet and chorizo). The use of Lactobacillus sakei CTC6626 and Staphylococcus xylosus CTC6013 as starter culture significantly reduced Enterobacteriaceae and Enterococcus levels in the finished sausages. Moreover, the addition of starter culture produced sausages of similar quality to traditional low-acid fermented sausages. Slightly lower pH values and higher cohesiveness were obtained for both fuet and chorizo with starter culture. Sensory analysis showed no differences between lots of chorizo whereas starter fuet was more acid and gummy. High pressure induced an additional reduction of Enterobacteriaceae in non-starter sausages. An increase of textural properties was observed after pressurization. No other differences were observed between non-treated and pressurized sausages.     

接种乳酸菌发酵剂对风干肠成熟过程中微生物群落动态变化及感官品质的影响

为研究乳酸菌发酵剂对风干肠成熟过程中微生物数量、微生物多样性及感官品质的影响,分别将SHI-59(木糖葡萄球菌+戊糖片球菌+植物乳杆菌)、WBL-45(木糖葡萄球菌+肉葡萄球菌+清酒乳杆菌)、PRO-MIX5(木糖葡萄球菌+清酒乳杆菌+类植物乳杆菌)复合型商业发酵剂接种到肉馅中,经过12?d的成熟过程生产发酵型风干肠,...     

复合发酵剂和天然香辛料对羊肉发酵香肠品质特性的影响

通过接种复合发酵剂和添加天然香辛料,采用相同的工艺条件生产4组羊肉发酵香肠,1组为对照组,2组为接种发酵剂组,3组为发酵剂+黑胡椒组,4组为发酵剂+黑胡椒+孜然组。分别测定4个组羊肉发酵香肠在发酵成熟和贮藏过程中pH值、Aw值、水分含量及微生物的变化。结果表明:在发酵结束(即第1.5天)时,试验组和对照组的pH值、Aw值和水分含量均呈下降趋势,试验组的pH值迅速降到最低值(即5.0以下),与对照组差异显著(P<0.05);在干燥成熟过程中,试验组的pH值、Aw值和水分含量迅速下降,添加香辛料组的pH值迅速回升,同时乳酸菌数维持在108cfu/g以上水平,高于对照组,细菌总数却低于对照组;在贮藏过程中,试验组的pH值和水分含量基本保持不变,且均低于对照组,而Aw值始终呈下降趋势,细菌总数小于对照组。上述结果表明,接种复合发酵剂和添加天然香辛料能迅速降低pH值、Aw值和水分含量,有效抑制腐败菌和致病菌的生长,提高羊肉发酵香肠的品质和保藏性。     

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。     

FORMATIONS OF BIOGENIC AMINES IN TURKISH STYLE SAUSAGE DURING RIPENING AND STORAGE PERIODS

Changes of biogenic amine (histamine, β‐phenylethylamine, serotonin, spermine, spermidine, cadaverine, putresine, 1,7‐diamino heptane, tryptamine and tyramine) concentrations and pH values of Turkish style sausages were investigated during ripening and storage. Cadaverine and β‐phenylethylamine were not detected during the ripening and storage periods for all sausage types. Storage time had a significant (P<0.05) effect on the formation of all biogenic amines. Starter culture usage decreased (P<0.05) biogenic amine formation. Histamine levels were higher in sausages prepared without additives and lower in the sausages made with starter culture than the sausages made without starter culture. There was no effect of starter culture and additives on formation of tryptamine, 1,7‐diamino heptane, serotonin or spermidine. Starter culture and additives affected (P<0.05) the formation histamine, putrescine and spermine. pH values of sausages sharply decreased (P< 0.05) from 5.98 to about 4.53 during 3 days of ripening. After that, pH values increased slowly and were nearly constant during the storage period.     

Starter cultures and high-pressure processing to improve the hygiene and safety of slightly fermented sausages

The effectiveness of selected starter cultures and high hydrostatic pressure after ripening was evaluated to improve the safety and quality of slightly fermented sausages. Inhibition of common foodborne pathogens, spoilage bacteria, and biogenic amine content was studied. Random amplification of polymorphic DNA and plasmid profiles were used to monitor the competitiveness of the starter cultures during fermentation and ripening. Lactobacillus sakei CTC6626 and Staphylococcus xylosus CTC6013 dominated L. sakei CTC6469 and S. xylosus CTC6169 independently of the product assayed. Starter cultures were able to control the growth of Listeria monocytogenes, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus, and the biogenic amine content. A pH decrease below 5.3 at the seventh day of fermentation was crucial. Salmonella spp. counts decreased significantly during ripening independently of the use of starter culture and product. High hydrostatic pressure treatment was necessary to ensure absence of Salmonella spp. in final products.     

Effect of selected mould strains on lipolysis in dry fermented sausages

 Several batches of fermented sausages were prepared and inoculated with five strains of moulds belonging to the genera Penicillium and Mucor, selected for their enzymatic activity, and a strain of Penicillium nalgiovense obtained as a commercial starter culture. Control batches were manufactured similary, but without inoculation. Sausages were produced with either artificial or natural casings, and very similar results were obtained with both. The evolution of the different lipidic fractions was monitored, paying special attention to the free fatty acid (FFA) fraction. Two strains presented a high lipolytic activity as indicated by the rise in FFA in comparison to control batches. In conclusion, not all the mould strains contributed to the lipolytic process occurring during sausage ripening and, therefore, not all of these had a positive effect on the final quality of the product. If moulds are to be used for this purpose it is, therefore, necessary to carefully select suitable moulds beforehand. Received: 25 September 1998 / Revised version: 4 February 1999     

Influence of starter cultures on the free fatty acids during ripening in Tea sausages

The influence of starter cultures on the free fatty acids content during ripening of Tea sausages, typical dry sausages produced in the south of Croatia, was studied. Three batches of Tea sausages were produced using different starter mixtures (Staphylococcus xylosus S81 and Lactobacillus sakei G20; Staphylococcus xylosus S142 and Lactobacillus sakei G20; Staphylococcus xylosus S206 and Lactobacillus sakei G20), while the control batch was produced without a starter. The amounts of free fatty acids present in the samples at the end of the ripening period were not significantly different, suggesting that the lipolytic enzymes naturally occurring in meat could play a predominant role in the free fatty acids release. Oleic and linoleic acids were present in the highest concentrations, while only small quantities of short-chain fatty acids were detected, with acetic acid being the most representative one.     

发酵剂对发酵香肠微生物及理化特性的影响

采用3种复合型发酵剂(VBL-97、VBM-60、SHI-59)和1种单一型发酵剂(BOM-13)生产发酵香肠,研究不同发酵剂对发酵香肠微生物及理化性质的影响。结果表明4组发酵香肠在发酵和成熟过程中,乳酸菌始终保持为优势菌,当达到成熟时,乳酸菌数在7.21~8.13 lgcfu/g范围内,葡萄球菌(除BOM-13外)高于5.50 lgcfu/g,肠杆菌科菌数低于3.00 lgcfu/g。BOM-13型发酵剂由单一清酒乳杆菌组成,发酵和成熟时间长于其他三组,所以成品的硫代巴比妥酸值(TBARS值,0.84 mg/100 g)和非蛋白氮值(NPN,0.46%)高于其它3组产品。由此可知由于发酵剂组成不同,相应地发酵条件(温度和时间)和成熟时间亦不同,但最终四种发酵剂都可生产出高品质产品(p H值5.3;AW0.82;NPN值高;TBARS值1.0 mg/kg;乳酸菌为优势菌且7.0 lgcfu/g;肠杆菌科菌3.0lgcfu/g)。VBL-97型发酵剂产酸能力和抗氧化能力强,而BOM-13型发酵香肠蛋白分解程度最高。     

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.     

Effect of autochthonous starter cultures in the production of “salchichón”, a traditional Iberian dry-fermented sausage, with different ripening processes

The aim of the study was to determine how two different ripening processes affected the development of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) plus Staphylococcus autochthonous starter cultures, and the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of the Iberian dry-fermented sausages (Salchichón). Each of two strains of Pediococcus acidilactici (MS198 and MS200) and one of Staphylococcus vitulus (RS34) were associated to prepare two starter cultures: P198S34 and P200S34. Then salchichón was prepared following two different manufacturing procedures. Both starter cultures were able to compete well and colonize the sausages, although P200S34 was better adapted to process 1 ripening conditions. There were evident differences shown by the texture analysis, with the control batches being tougher. Also, the highest biogenic amine levels were found in control batches. While the use of these starter cultures does not produce a negative effect on the sensory characteristics of these traditional fermented sausages, it can improve their homogeneity and healthiness but an appropriate combination of strains should be chosen for each process.     

Use of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to evaluate the proteolytic activity of Yarrowia lipolytica and its contribution to cheese ripening

The interaction between tyrosine-decarboxylase and proteolytic activities of a Lactobacillus curvatus and Staphylococcus xylosus, respectively, on biogenic amine production during the ripening and the storage of dry fermented sausages was investigated. Water content, pH, proteolysis parameters, microbial counts, and biogenic amine contents were monitored in spontaneously and starter fermented sausages. The use of proteolytic staphylococci as starter resulted in a higher content of non-protein nitrogen and total free amino acids. Tyramine was the main amine produced in all batches. However, tyrosine-decarboxylase activity of the L. curvatus starter strain was weak and yielded lower amounts of tyramine than those produced by the wild mioroflora in the control batch. Association between tyramine production and proteolysis could only be established in a defectively dried batch. Putrescine and cadaverine accumulation was efficiently reduced in the starter-mediated fermentation, in agreement with the lower development of enterobacteria. Phenylethylamine and tryptamine were only detected in the spontaneously fermented sausages, while histamine, spermine and spermidine did not vary during the ripening. Biogenic amine levels and related parameters showed significant changes during the storage of dry sausages depending on the temperature and the batch. As a general rule, changes in the pH, proteolysis, microbial counts, and biogenic amine contents were stronger at 19 degrees C than at 4 degrees C. The results suggest that refrigeration would be advisable for preventing further accumulation of biogenic amines during the storage of dry fermented sausages.     

Effectiveness of a Lactobacillus sakei starter culture in the reduction of biogenic amine accumulation as a function of the raw material quality

The effectiveness of an amine-negative starter culture (Lactobacillus sakei CTC494) in the reduction of biogenic amine production during the ripening of fermented sausages was examined. Four batches were manufactured in parallel: spontaneously fermented and starter-mediated sausages were manufactured from two lots of raw materials of different hygienic quality. Besides the biogenic amine contents, changes in the microbial counts, nitrogenous fractions, pH, and water content were measured at several sampling points during the ripening process. In sausages manufactured from good quality meat, the starter strain of L. sakei reduced and even inhibited biogenic amine accumulation during sausage fermentation, the end products showing extremely low biogenic amine contents (tyramine levels less than 15 mg/kg of dry matter and putrescine and cadaverine levels less than 5 mg/kg of dry matter). Nevertheless, starter-mediated sausages made from poorer-quality raw materials showed much higher amine contents (308, 223, and 36 mg/kg of dry matter of cadaverine, tyramine, and putrescine, respectively), which were only slightly lower than those of the spontaneously fermented sausages made from the same raw materials. The relatively high bacterial numbers of raw materials of poorer-hygienic quality diminished the beneficial effect of the starter strain. Therefore, the effectiveness of the starter was strongly dependent on the hygienic quality of the raw materials used.     

Fermentation of bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) surimi and the characteristics of fermented bighead carp surimi products

BACKGROUND: To improve the properties and functionality of bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) muscle, bighead carp surimi was inoculated with combinations of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus and Monascus and fermented, and then bighead carp sausages were prepared. The characteristics of fermented bighead carp surimi and sausages were investigated. RESULTS: During the 24 h fermentation at 30 °C, bighead carp surimi inoculated with mixed starter cultures resulted in a rapid decrease of pH, and suppression in the growth of Enterobacteria. The bighead carp sausages exhibited better colour, taste, flavour and appearance than the control (P < 0.05). The changes in non‐protein nitrogen (NPN), free amino acid in the fermented bighead carp surimi and SDS–PAGE patterns indicated that severe hydrolysis of muscle protein had occurred during fermentation. The sausages inoculated with the mixed starter cultures gained higher scores for flavour and overall acceptability than the control. CONCLUSIONS: The characteristic of fermented bighead carp surimi and sausages can be significantly improved by fermentation with the combinations of yeast, Lactobacillus and Monascus. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

Mixed starter cultures to control biogenic amine production in dry fermented sausages

Several combinations of an amine-negative Lactobacillus sakei strain, along with proteolytic Staphylococcus carnosus or Staphylococcus xylosus strains, were used to study the influence of mixed starter cultures on biogenic amine production during the manufacture of dry fermented sausages. Changes in pH, water content, proteolysis, microbial counts, and biogenic amine contents were simultaneously examined in a spontaneously fermented batch and in three mixed starter-mediated batches. A double-controlled microbial charge initially inoculated as mixed starter culture of L. sakei and Staphylococcus spp. (all amine-negative strains) drastically reduced tyramine, cadaverine, and putrescine accumulation. No production of other aromatic amines such as histamine, phenylethylamine, or tryptamine was observed in any batch. The polyamines, spermine and spermidine, were found in raw materials and their levels decreased slightly in the spontaneously fermented batch. No correlation between proteolysis and biogenic amine production was observed. The use of proper technological conditions favoring starter development and the use of the raw materials with good hygienic quality make it possible to produce fermented sausages nearly free of biogenic amines.