Quality characteristics of light pork burgers fortified with soy protein isolate

Effect of soy protein isolate (SPI) (0.5 to 3%, w/w) on physical, chemical, sensory, and microstructure properties of light pork burgers containing added water incorporated with 0.7% mixed gum (konjac/gellan gum= 3:1) was carried out. Increasing of SPI levels resulted in significantly (p<0.05) higher cooking yield, lower reduction in diameter, and darker color of light pork burgers in relation to the control. Textural characteristics including cohesiveness, springiness, and chewiness significantly increased (p<0.05) with increasing of SPI up to 2% level; however, decreased these parameters were evident at 3% SPI used. Sensory results indicated that the 2% SPI light formulation showed significantly higher (p<0.05) scores for texture and juiciness than those of the control. The product was considered nutritious and provided the reduction of fat and total caloric content about 62.3 and 43.1% of the full-fat product, respectively.     

Effects of replacing pork back fat with vegetable oils and rice bran fiber on the quality of reduced-fat frankfurters

The effects of substituting olive, grape seed, corn, canola, or soybean oil and rice bran fiber on the chemical composition, cooking characteristics, fatty acid composition, and sensory properties of low-fat frankfurters were investigated. Ten percent of the total fat content of frankfurters with a total fat content of 30% (control) was partially replaced by one of the vegetable oils to reduce the pork fat content by 10%. The moisture and ash content of low-fat frankfurters with vegetable oil and rice bran fiber were all higher than the control (P < 0.05). Low-fat frankfurters had reduced-fat content, energy values, cholesterol and trans-fat levels, and increased pH, cooking yield and TBA values compared to the controls (P < 0.05). Low-fat frankfurters with reduced-fat content plus rice bran fiber had sensory properties similar to control frankfurters containing pork fat.     

Eating quality of low‐fat beef burgers containing fat‐replacing functional blends

Tapioca starch, carrageenan, oat fibre, pectin, whey protein and a commercial mixture of carrageenan and locust bean gum were assessed for their ability to mimic fat characteristics in cooked low‐fat (10%) beef burgers. Thirteen different blends of the ingredients were formulated in order to examine their effects on quality parameters of low‐fat beef burgers. The beef burgers were tested for cook yield, water‐holding capacity (WHC), retention of shape, sensory and mechanical texture analysis. Most blends significantly (P<0.05) increased both cook yield and WHC, in particular blends containing tapioca starch, oat fibre, whey protein and the carrageenan/locust bean gum mixture. These blends substantially reduced both Warner–Bratzler and Kramer shear values. Sensory analysis showed that beef burgers containing tapioca starch, oat fibre and whey protein were acceptable in terms of flavour and texture. The low‐fat control was found to be the toughest and driest of the beef burgers examined. This study shows that blends of these ingredients can be used to offset the poor quality associated with low‐fat beef burgers. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Design and nutritional properties of potential functional frankfurters based on lipid formulation, added seaweed and low salt content

The aim of this paper was to design and analyse the nutritional composition (fatty acid profile, cholesterol, mineral and amino acid content) of low-fat frankfurters enriched with n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (using algal oil to add 400 mg of docosahexanoic acid – DHA/100 g of product) as affected by the addition of seaweed (5.5% Himanthalia elongata) and the partial substitution (50%) of animal fat by olive oil (as a source of monounsaturated fatty acids – MUFA) or combinations of olive oil and seaweed. Reduction of NaCl level was also studied. The presence of algal oil produced frankfurters with high long-chain n−3 PUFA contents. The partial substitution of the pork fat by olive oil reduced (P < 0.05) saturated fatty acids (SFA) and promoted (P < 0.05) MUFA. A healthier lipid formulation (algal and olive oils and the reducing animal fat) produced a good balance of MUFA/SFA, PUFA/SFA and n−6/n−3 ratios. Although adding seaweed had little effect on the lipid and amino acid profiles of frankfurters, it does constitute a means to produce low-sodium products with important dietary fibre content, with better Na/K ratios and rich in Ca.     

Practical use of surimi-like material made from porcine longissimus dorsi muscle for the production of low-fat pork patties

This study evaluates the effect of replacing fat with surimi-like material (SLM) made from the porcine longissimus dorsi muscle on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of pork patties. Pork patties were produced with different levels of fat and SLM using a commercial method. Pork patties produced with 20% SLM had the lowest fat content (1.76%, P < 0.001), and had a higher cooking yield (87.41 vs. 78.57%, P < 0.05) and less shrinkage (4.01 vs. 9.02%, P < 0.001) than patties produced with 20% back-fat (control). Moreover, patties produced with SLM exhibited more acceptable organoleptic characteristics, including tenderness (P < 0.01) and overall acceptability (P < 0.001), than full-fat control patties. These results indicated that SLM cannot only be used as a fat replacer, but that it also improves the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of low-fat pork patties.     

QUALITY AND STORAGE STABILITY OF CHICKEN MEAT PATTIES INCORPORATED WITH LINSEED OIL

ABSTRACT

Low‐fat (<10% total fat) chicken meat patties (CMP) with different levels of linseed oil (LO) i.e., 0, 2, 3 and 4% (control, T₁, T₂ and T₃) were evaluated for their nutritive, processing, textural and storage qualities. The cooking yield, fat and moisture retention were comparable in control and LO‐treated products. The dimensional parameters were better maintained for T₂ among the LO treatments_. The sensory panelists rated T₂ as the best among treatments with comparable sensory attributes to control patties. The selected 3% level of LO was compared with the control for color, texture and fatty acid profile. The lightness (L*) and redness (a*) values were significantly (P < 0.05) less, whereas yellowness (b*) was significantly (P < 0.05) higher for the developed CMP than the control. The chewiness value was higher in control, whereas firmness and springiness were comparable in both the products. The total saturated fatty acid (SFA) content was significantly (P < 0.05) decreased, whereas α‐linolenic acid increased significantly (P < 0.05) in the developed CMP. The ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and SFAs was increased, whereas n‐6/n‐3 decreased in developed CMP. CMP with 3% LO remained physicochemically and microbiologically stable with some deterioration in sensory attributes during aerobic refrigerated (4 ± 1C) storage of 25 days.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

LO is a rich source of omega‐3 fatty acid and is used in the feed of the meat animals for nutritionally better quality meat, which requires long period of rearing and is costly. However, the direct incorporation of LO in the processed meat products poses various technological problems. Therefore, the efficacy of LO as a partial substitute of vegetable oil in the low‐fat omega‐3‐enriched meat products was assessed. The developed processing technology can be commercially exploited for the development of functional/health‐oriented meat products with low fat and low energy, rich in omega‐3 fatty acid, and balanced in PUFA and SFA ratio.

     

Production of squid emulsion sausages using pork skin and coconut powder mixture as fat replacers

How to improve the inferior properties of squid products is a big challenge for producers. Pork skin and coconut powder (PSCP) mixture were assessed as fat replacers in squid emulsion sausages. The modified treatment containing 100% PSCP had 62.58% less fat, 4.82% more protein and 8.79% more moisture than those of the control (P < 0.05). High PSCP concentration resulted in lower cooking loss, higher emulsion stability and better textural properties. Texture profile analysis (TPA) showed that the addition of PSCP significantly (P < 0.05) increased the hardness, cohesiveness and chewiness of the sausages. The three‐dimensional network structures of the sausages containing PSCP were more compact and homogeneous. Sensory evaluation results produced by a sensory panel comprised of 100 panellists indicated that the sausages had an excellent flavour and overall acceptability when the substitution was 60%. Therefore, pork skin and coconut powder can be used to replace the pork back fat in the squid emulsion sausage without sacrificing the quality.     

Inulin-based emulsion-filled gel as a fat replacer in prebiotic- and PUFA-enriched dry fermented sausages

In order to produce fermented sausages with prebiotic fibre and improved fatty acid composition, 16% of pork back fat was replaced with inulin gelled suspension (I) and inulin linseed oil gelled emulsion (IO). Physico-chemical analysis, fatty acid profiles, lipid oxidation, microbiological, textural, colour and sensory analysis were carried out. The fat content was lower in I (31.38%) and IO (35.36%) modified sausages compared to control (44.37%) (P < 0.05). IO sausages had lower SFA and MUFA and higher PUFA content with an improved n-6/n-3 ratio (2.23) (P < 0.05) and α-linolenic acid increment (5.74 g per 100 g). Reformulation led to decrease in springiness, chewiness and hardness and increase in adhesiveness of the sausages. Modified sausages had lower L* and higher a* values, while b* values of I sausages did not differ compared to control sausages. Modified sausages were acceptable regarding all sensory attributes. Lipid oxidation parameters showed higher susceptibility to oxidation and lipolysis in IO sausages.     

Partial substitution of pork fat with canola oil in Toscana sausage

The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the effects of pork fat substitution with canola oil in Toscana sausage. Canola oil was incorporated into the product via lipid emulsion with water and collagen. The physicochemical and sensory parameters and fatty acid profiles were evaluated in five treatments with different canola oil concentrations (0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0%). The prepared sausages met the legal identity and quality standards, with no significant differences detected in the variables moisture, ash content, lipid, pH, colour and weight loss due to cooking (P > 0.05). We observed a significant increase in the linolenic fatty acid content (omega-3 series). In the sensory evaluation, a significant difference was observed only for the texture variable. Pig fat substitution with 10% canola oil in the Toscana sausage exhibited the best physicochemical properties and fatty acid profile.Industrial relevanceVegetable oils have been used in meat products as an alternative to improve their lipid profiles. The amount of fat and the lipid profiles of meat products are the most important factors for product quality and consumer health. Our understanding of the relationship between the intrinsic food quality and health is gradually increasing, and as a result, a revolution has occurred in eating habits. Therefore, an innovative product for a healthier consumer market has been created to meet the challenges of animal fat substitution on the organoleptic characteristics of Toscana sausage.     

Fatty Acid Content,Flavor Compounds,and Sensory Quality of Pork Loin as Affected by Dietary Supplementation with l‐arginine and Glutamic Acid

To investigate the effect of functional amino acid on meat flavor and eating quality, 60 growing‐finishing pigs (Duroc × Large White × Landrace) were dietarily supplemented with or without 1.0% l ‐arginine, glutamic acid, or l ‐arginine plus glutamic acid for 2 months. After animals were slaughtered, the muscle fatty acid profile, flavor compounds, and meat sensory quality were comparatively investigated. The results showed that dietary supplementation with arginine, glutamic acid, or arginine plus glutamic acid had little effect on free amino acids, no effect on 5′‐nucleotides and meat sensory taste traits, but supplementation with arginine plus glutamic acid significantly increased (P < 0.05) fat accumulation and fatty acid content in muscle, increased (P < 0.05) the formation of multiple fatty acid oxidation‐derived volatile compounds, and improved the tenderness, juiciness, and overall eating quality of meat. This study revealed that dietary supplementation with 1.0% l ‐arginine and glutamic acid could be used to improve meat eating quality in pork production.     

Effects of fat replacement with a mixture of collagen and dietary fibre on small calibre fermented sausages

Effects of fat replacement on physicochemical, microbial and sensory properties of fermented sausages were determined after drying process and 4 weeks of storage. Fermented sausages were formulated with 20% pork back fat (control), and three reduced‐fat treatments were prepared by replacing 25%, 50%, and 75% of fat with a mixture of collagen, dietary fibre and ice (1:1:8). TBARS values of reduced‐fat treatments were significantly lower compared with control after drying (P ≤ 0.05). As fat replacing ratio increased, fat content decreased significantly (P ≤ 0.05), whereas moisture, protein and ash content increased significantly (P ≤ 0.05). There was no marked difference between the treatments in terms of microbial analysis, sensory colour, flavour, off‐flavour or overall acceptability (P > 0.05) during refrigerated storage. Therefore, replacing pork back fat with a mixture of collagen and dietary fibre in fermented sausages may contribute to reduce lipid oxidation and maintain sensory properties during storage.     

Enhancement of the nutritional status and quality of fresh pork sausages following the addition of linseed oil, fish oil and natural antioxidants

Fresh pork sausages (pork shoulder, pork back fat, water, rusk and seasoning) were manufactured where 15% of the pork back fat was substituted with linseed oil (LO) or fish oil (FO). Green tea catechins (GTC) and green coffee antioxidant (GCA) were added to both LO (LGTC 200 and LGCA 200) and FO (FGTC 200 and FGCA 200) substituted sausages at a level of 200 mg/kg. Raw and cooked pork sausages were either over-wrapped with oxygen permeable film (aerobic storage) or stored in modified atmosphere packages (MAP) containing 80% O₂:20% CO₂ or 70% N₂:30% CO₂, respectively for 7 days at 4 °C. Effects on fatty acid profiles, lipid oxidation, colour and sensorial properties were investigated. α-Linolenic acid increased from 1.34% (control) to 8.91% (LO) and up to 11.2% (LGTC 200 and LGCA 200). Addition of fish oil increased levels of EPA from 0.05% (control) to 2.83% (FO), 3.02% (FGTC 200) and 2.87% (FGCA 200) and DHA levels increased from 0.04% (control) to a maximum of 1.93% (FGTC 200). Lipid oxidation was low in raw and cooked linseed oil containing sausages. GTC (200 mg/kg) significantly (P < 0.05) reduced lipid oxidation in raw fish oil containing sausages after 7 days of storage. Colour parameters in raw pork sausages were unaffected by the packaging atmosphere. L^* lightness values were lower (P < 0.05) in LGTC 200 and a^* redness values lower (P < 0.05) in LGTC 200 and FGTC 200 after 7 days of storage. Sensory scores of cooked pork sausages were unaffected by linseed oil addition. Flavour and overall acceptability scores in cooked fish oil containing sausages were improved by GTC addition. Results obtained demonstrate potential for the production of nutritionally enhanced fresh pork sausages.     

Enhancement of the nutritional status and quality of fresh pork sausages following the addition of linseed oil,fish oil and natural antioxidants

Fresh pork sausages (pork shoulder, pork back fat, water, rusk and seasoning) were manufactured where 15% of the pork back fat was substituted with linseed oil (LO) or fish oil (FO). Green tea catechins (GTC) and green coffee antioxidant (GCA) were added to both LO (LGTC 200 and LGCA 200) and FO (FGTC 200 and FGCA 200) substituted sausages at a level of 200 mg/kg. Raw and cooked pork sausages were either over-wrapped with oxygen permeable film (aerobic storage) or stored in modified atmosphere packages (MAP) containing 80% O₂:20% CO₂ or 70% N₂:30% CO₂, respectively for 7 days at 4 °C. Effects on fatty acid profiles, lipid oxidation, colour and sensorial properties were investigated. α-Linolenic acid increased from 1.34% (control) to 8.91% (LO) and up to 11.2% (LGTC 200 and LGCA 200). Addition of fish oil increased levels of EPA from 0.05% (control) to 2.83% (FO), 3.02% (FGTC 200) and 2.87% (FGCA 200) and DHA levels increased from 0.04% (control) to a maximum of 1.93% (FGTC 200). Lipid oxidation was low in raw and cooked linseed oil containing sausages. GTC (200 mg/kg) significantly (P < 0.05) reduced lipid oxidation in raw fish oil containing sausages after 7 days of storage. Colour parameters in raw pork sausages were unaffected by the packaging atmosphere. L¹ lightness values were lower (P < 0.05) in LGTC 200 and a¹ redness values lower (P < 0.05) in LGTC 200 and FGTC 200 after 7 days of storage. Sensory scores of cooked pork sausages were unaffected by linseed oil addition. Flavour and overall acceptability scores in cooked fish oil containing sausages were improved by GTC addition. Results obtained demonstrate potential for the production of nutritionally enhanced fresh pork sausages.     

Physicochemical and technological properties of beef burger as influenced by the addition of pea fibre

This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and sensory attributes of beef burgers with the addition of pea fibre as a partial substitute of meat or fat. Three formulations were prepared: control (CON) – similar to the commercial formulation; fibre/less meat (FLM)—5% meat reduction and addition of 1% pea fibre; fibre/less fat (FLF)—7% fat reduction and addition of 1% pea fibre. Non-significant differences were obtained for pH, colour parameters (L* and b*), texture profile, cooking loss and size reduction among formulations. Moreover, sensory analysis with consumers of beef burgers did not indicate differences among the formulations for all the analysed attributes. Therefore, pea fibre is a promising partial replacer for meat and fat in beef burgers due to the preservation of technological parameters and sensory acceptance.     

Effect of different production typologies on chemical,physical and sensory characteristics of Italian commercial pork

BACKGROUND: Slaughter weight could influence some chemical, physical and sensory characteristics of pork production. The aim was to compare loin quality from pigs slaughtered at 120 kg or at 160 kg live weight, representing two different Italian lines of commercial production. RESULTS: Physical and chemical traits were affected by slaughter weight, but lower values of moisture (P < 0.01) and higher fat content (P < 0.05) were found in heavy pork loin; furthermore, increased slaughter weight resulted in redder, yellower and more intense colour (P < 0.05). Slaughter weight did not influence the purchase intent or consumer preference, except for fresh meat colour (P < 0.05) preferred in light pigs. A selected and trained panel carried out a difference‐from‐control test, showing that heavy pig loin was redder, more marbled, moister, sweeter, saltier, and had a more metallic flavour and lower tenderness than the light one (P < 0.05). The colour difference of raw meat is the only parameter detected by the consumers. CONCLUSION: Different production typologies affected chemical and physical characteristics of loin. Moreover sensory evaluation showed substantial differences between the loin samples. However, the purchase intent and consumer preference were not influenced by these two production typologies. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

Physicochemical and fatty acid characteristics of stewed pork as affected by cooking method and time

This study was designed to investigate the effects of cooking on physicochemical and fatty acid characteristics of stewed pork. Pre‐fried or raw pork belly cubes were stewed for 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 min. After cooking, proximate chemical composition, texture, sensory evaluation, lipid oxidation, fatty acid profiles and cholesterol content were determined. Prolonged cooking time resulted in higher percentages of dry matter, fat and fat loss in stewed cubes (P < 0.01), and pre‐frying also increased fat loss. Tenderness and elasticity values of texture profile analysis and sensory scores were the highest for the cubes stewed for 180 min or by pre‐frying combined with stewing for 150 min. Pre‐frying and extended cooking time significantly increased lipid oxidation (P < 0.01). Cooking modified fatty acid profiles which altered the derived cardiovascular indices, and reduced cholesterol content. Prolonged stewing improved eating quality and most nutritional values of pork belly.     

Low-fat frankfurters enriched with n−3 PUFA and edible seaweed: Effects of olive oil and chilled storage on physicochemical,sensory and microbial characteristics

This article reports a study of the physicochemical, sensory and microbiological characteristics of low-fat (10%) and n−3 PUFA-enriched frankfurters as affected by addition of seaweed (5% Himanthalia elongata), partial substitution (50%) of animal fat by olive oil and chilled storage (41 days at 2 °C). The presence of seaweed improved water and fat binding properties, reduced (P < 0.05) lightness and redness and increased (P < 0.05) the hardness and chewiness of low-fat frankfurters enriched with n−3 PUFA. The effect of olive oil on those characteristics was less pronounced than that of seaweed. Replacing pork backfat with olive oil in frankfurters produced acceptable sensory characteristics, similar to control, while addition of seaweed resulted in less acceptable products, due mainly to the special flavour of the seaweed. Formulation and storage time affected the total viable count and lactic acid bacteria count. Frankfurters containing olive oil and seaweed had the highest total viable count from day 14 of storage, with lactic acid bacteria becoming the predominant microflora.     

Physical and sensory characteristics of pork sausages from enzymatically modified blends of lard and rapeseed oil during storage

Physical and sensory characteristic of pork sausages produced from enzymatic interesterified blends of lard and rapeseed oil during storage were evaluated. All three enzymatic interesterified blends (IE90, IE70 and IE50) had ratios of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids within the range of 1.47–2.84 which is favourable for cardiovascular disease risk reduction. Blends of IE90 and IE70 were found to have suitable solid fat content, melting and crystallization profile suitable for sausages production. Sausages were produced from blends of IE90 and IE70 with different muscle types (musculus longissimus dorsi and musculus sternomandibularis) and processing conditions such as cooling rates and final processing temperature. Cooling rate was found to have no significant (P > 0.05) effect on hardness of the sausages throughout storage. Both musculus longissimus dorsi and high final processing temperature of 20 °C increased the hardness of the sausages during storage. In terms of fat particle size distribution, it was found that sausages IE70 had significantly (P < 0.05) lower amount of small fat particles (<4 μm) and higher amount of big fat particles (4–500 μm). This is in agreement with the findings on softer texture of sausages IE70. All the sausages produced from interesterified blends of lard and rapeseed oil had no apparent fat excretion and were rated as having acceptable sensory attributes as compared to reference sausage which was produced from pure lard.     

Increasing omega-3 levels through dietary co-extruded flaxseed supplementation negatively affects pork palatability

To clarify the impact of feeding co-extruded flaxseed on carcass quality and pork palatability, 96 pigs (48 barrows and 48 gilts) were fed three different levels of flaxseed (0%, 5% and 10% of dietary intake) for 76 days. Carcass quality and meat quality characteristics of pure loin muscle and ground pork (20% fat) were evaluated. Fat hardness and belly firmness decreased (P < 0.001) with increasing co-extruded flaxseed. Pigs fed co-extruded flaxseed levels had higher lean yield (P = 0.045) and total lean content (P = 0.034). Loin from barrows had higher fat content compared to gilts (P < 0.001). Co-extruded flaxseed supplementation increased (P < 0.001) omega-3 content in loin and ground pork. Pork flavour intensity and off-flavour intensity scores lowered (P < 0.001) with increasing levels of co-extruded flaxseed, being more accentuated (P = 0.023) in reheated pork chops from barrows. Diet affected all texture and flavour sensory characteristics (P < 0.05) as tissue levels of omega-3 fatty acids increased, likely as a result of increased lipid oxidation.