EFFECTS OF CHITOOLIGOSACCHARIDE ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL, TEXTURAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF TOFU

Chitinous polymers have been experimented with for the purpose of shelf-life extension of foods due to their antimicrobial activity. Food additives, however, may impair the taste, color or texture of foods. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the effect of a food additive on foods before it is used. In this study, we investigated how the physicochemical properties, microstructure, textural properties and sensory characteristics of tofu are affected by the addition of chitooligosaccharide during its preparation. The addition of chitooligosaccharide to tofu did not significantly affect its physicochemical properties including moisture content, yield, turbidity and color. The chitooligosaccharide tofu, however, had lower hardness and smaller protein aggregates than the control tofu. The chitooligosaccharide did not influence most sensory attributes of tofu except for imparting a bitter taste.     

淀粉基脂肪模拟物的性质及代脂研究

以玉米淀粉为原料，在不同条件下对其进行酸水解制取脂肪模拟物。并对得到的不同DE值（糖液中的还原糖含量占干物质百分率）的玉米淀粉基脂肪模拟物进行性质研究。扫描电镜观察结果表明，样品具有2μm-6μm的粒径；x-粉末衍射图表明，样品保留了A型特征峰。以其中一种脂肪模拟物为代表，作为脂肪替代品加到奶油中进行代脂研究，结果表明所制得的玉米淀粉水解产物可作为脂肪模拟物用于奶油中。     

THE EFFECTS OF FLAXSEED, SOY AND CORN FLOURS ON THE TEXTURAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF A BAKERY PRODUCT

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of some healthy ingredients on the properties of a ring‐shaped bagel/pretzel‐type bakery product to offer an alternative product satisfying consumer demand. For this purpose, ground flaxseed, defatted soy flour and corn flour were blended at a weight basis with wheat flour at 5, 10 and 15%. The taste score decreased upon increasing the level of substitution of flaxseed, soy and corn flours. Samples containing 15% of flaxseed were rated poorest in taste. No significant difference was observed in crust color except 15% level of flaxseed. The control sample had highest crust color value. The crispness scores of control and other samples containing 5% corn flour were higher than that of other samples. The samples with 5% flaxseed flour had lower crust L values. Flaxseed, soy and corn flour showed significant effects on the hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, gumminess, fracture force and stiffness values (P < 0.05). Samples with 15% corn flour had the highest hardness value. The results of the present study suggest that flaxseed, soy and corn flours could be added to a typical snack formulation up to levels of 10% with a reasonable acceptance offering promising nutritious and healthy alternative to consumers.     

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF REDUCED FAT BREAKFAST SAUSAGES

Composition, textural, viscoelastic, hydration, color, and sensory attributes of reduced fat (29–5%) pork breakfast sausages and commercial Canadian products (from five different national brands) were investigated. A wide variation in composition of commercial products was observed. In the reduced fat sausages, water holding capacity decreased with the increase in fat content. Cooking loss was not affected much by fat content. Shear force, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness were lower in the high fat products. The viscous and elastic properties of the sausages, as measured by stress-relaxation, were not appreciably affected by the fat level. The lower fat (5–9%) products provided average level of hardness. The low fat products (5 and 9%) received lower sensory scores; however, the 13% fat product was as acceptable as the high fat sausages containing 23% fat, which represents the average fat level on the market.     

TEXTURE MODIFYING AGENT AND BINDER EFFECTS ON THE YIELD,SENSORY AND TEXTURAL PROPERTIES OF BONELESS HAMS1

To test their binding characteristics, 11 texture modifying agents/binders were added to cure formulations under industry conditions. Ham muscles were excised, butterflied, denuded of fat, tenderized, cured at 158% of raw weight, massaged, stuffed, and cooked/smoked overnight. The yield of cooked and smoked ham, shrinkage during chilling after cooking, and yield of ready-to-ship ham were not affected (P > 0.05) by binder. Integrated Ingredients Zyest 90 whey and yeast produced lower L * values than Protein Technology HVF 51. A. E. Staley Consista Starch and Integrated Ingredients Zyest 90 whey and yeast produced higher a* values than Hercules M8 78F and Protein Technology HVF 51. Protein Technology HVF 51 produced higher b* values than Hercules M8 78 F, DMV EM 25, and National Firmtex. AMP 80 produced a lower shear force value than DMV EM 25. The control and Hercules M8 78F produced higher moisture percentages than A. E. Staley Low Temp 452 and DMV EM 25. Protein Technology Supro 595 produced superior overall and cooked/smoked yields while A. E. Staley Consista Starch produced inferior overall and cooked/smoked yields.     

EFFECTS OF AN AUTOLYZED YEAST ON PHYSICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF FRANKFURTERS

Three experiments were conducted to determine effects of autolyzed yeast on frankfurter firmness, flavor, and yields. Smokehouse yields of laboratory prepared frankfurters (Experiment #1) were not affected (P < 0.05) by addition of autolyzed yeast (1%). Commercially produced frankfurters containing 0%, 1.0%, or 1.5% yeast (Experiment #2) or 0%, 0.75% or 1.0% yeast (Experiment #3) were subjected to sensory and yield evaluations. Frankfurters from Experiment #2, with 1% autolyzed yeast were more firm (P < .10) than control frankfurters. Frankfurters from Experiment #3 with 0.75% and 1.0% autolyzed yeast were more firm (P < .01, P < .10) than controls. Vacuum packaged frankfurters containing yeast (Experiments #2 and #3), held 2, 4, or 6 weeks at 2–5°C, had less purge than their respective controls. Autolyzed yeast appeaers to enhance frankfurter flavor and firmness while reducing purge in vacuum packaged product.     

EFFECTS OF INULIN AND BULKING AGENTS ON SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL, TEXTURAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF MILK CHOCOLATE

Chocolates are favorite foodstuffs with high sugar contents. Therefore, in the present study, the production of a low-sugar milk chocolate with prebiotic properties is evaluated. Various ratios of inulin (IN), polydextrose (PD) and maltodextrin (MD) along with sucralose (0.04% w/w) were used instead of sugar. Fifteen formulations were examined to determine some physicochemical, mechanical and sensory properties in order to find their optimum ratios. In general, formulations with high ratios of PD and MD were moister and softer than control. The lowest moisture content and highest hardness were observed for the moderate ratios. In addition, MD induced the least desirable sensorial effects, whereas PD and IN pronouncedly improved the overall acceptability. The optimum applicable range for IN, PD and MD were 14–32% and 71–84%, 7–26% and 67–77%, and 0–20% of sugar substitutes, respectively. Our findings on simultaneous fat and sugar reductions also indicated the possibility of fat cut up to 5% in comparison to previous fat content.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

In this paper, we have reported the influences of inulin (IN) as a prebiotic as well as polydextrose (PD) and maltodextrin (MD) as bulking agents on physicochemical, energy content, texture and sensory properties of milk chocolate using simplex lattice mixture design. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in this field with very interesting results and practical applicability. Moreover, our findings showed that the use of aforementioned ingredients instead of sugar could lead to production of low-calorie milk chocolate without having the undesirable textural and physiological effects on the product and consumers. Moreover, the simplex lattice mixture design was found a very useful technique for finding optimum ratios of sugar replacers in formulation.     

THE EFFECTS OF MEAT TYPE AND FORMULATION ON THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF NONSPECIFIC MEAT LOAVES

Processing and sensory characteristics of meat loaves prepared from CB, CBS, HB and HBS meats and formulated with varying levels of fat (30 and 40%) and added water (120 and 130%) were evaluated. Muscle pH values were observed to be the highest for HB raw materials and lowest for CBS materials. Loaves prepared from HB and HBS meats exhibited less cook loss. Higher levels of added water resulted in a greater amount of fat and moisture loss during cooking. Loaves formulated at the 30% fat level exhibited a more desirable color and were superior in sensory characteristics when compared with loaves formulated to the 40% fat level.     

EFFECTS OF FAT LEVEL AND COOKING METHODS ON PHYSICAL AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF RESTRUCTURED BEEF STEAKS

Trimmed top rounds from 9 Angus steers were flaked and formed into restructured steaks containing 15, 20, or 25% fat. The steaks were cooked in a microwave oven (MW) on a preheated browning dish or broiled in a conventional oven (CO). Microwave cooking required less time and energy. Decreased time and energy for cooking also related to increased fat levels. Cooking losses and penetration hardness values were greater for the MW steaks. Cooking losses increased and penetration hardness values decreased with increasing fat level. MW steaks appeared more well-done and were harder, less moist, and more resistant to chewing. As fat level increased softness and moistness scores also increased. Consumer panelists found all steaks to be equally acceptable, suggesting the potential for the development of portion- and fat-controlled restructured steaks for microwave cooking.     

INSTRUMENTAL AND SENSORY TEXTURAL PROPERTIES OF FURA

ABSTRACT

A uniaxial compression test and sensory textural analysis was conducted of fura samples made from millet flour. Significant differences (p<0.05) existed among the samples for hardness (the force to compress the sample between molar teeth), cohesiveness (extent to which sample falls apart during chewing) and gumminess (denseness and cohesion persisting during mastication). Correlations between sensory and instrumental tests revealed that a significant relationship exists between modulus of deformability and cohesiveness (r=?0.93, p<0.05); gradient and springiness (r=?0.90, p<0.05); deformation at failure and chewiness (r=0.98, p<0.05); energy per unit mass and gumminess (r=?0.95, p<0.05). A fura quality scale was established based on the peak force; soft and poor quality fura have a peak force of <19 kN; acceptable fura has a peak force of 19–24 kN; a firm and good quality fura, 24–25 kN; very hard and very poor quality fura have a peak force of >25 kN.     

UTILIZATION OF INVERSE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS AS FAT REPLACERS IN FRANKFURTER MODEL SAUSAGES: INFLUENCE OF FAT EMULSION CONTENT ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

The effect of fat content on the oral perception and the mechanical properties of frankfurter-type sausages was studied by means of absolute and hedonic organoleptic and mechanical tests. Panelists were able to discriminate changes of 5–10% in fat content. A correlation between fat content and organoleptic attributes was found, supporting a perception that the full-fat product is the de facto preferable product, to whose attributes others must conform.
Substituting fat with water-in-fat globules was found to imitate a full-fat sausage adequately in mechanical tests; however, organoleptic tests assessed the true fat content of the sausages. The tests indicate that it might be the absolute amount of fat, not the surface area of fat-covered globules, that correlates to the perception of fattiness. The above should be attributed to the lubrication and flocculation–coalescence of fat droplets with saliva in the mouth.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

The substitution of fat globules by inverse water-in-fat globules in sausages was found to imitate a full-fat sausage adequately in mechanical tests; however, sensory tests confidently assessed the exact, true fat content of the sausages. This observation points out some limitations concerning the use of inverse emulsions as fat substitutes in relevant products.
Correlations between sensory attributes and fat level in sausages could imply that specific norms relating to fat level exist in the consumers, to which low-fat products may have to conform to.
The testers were able to attribute different scores, thus, discriminate sausages different at times by just 5–10% fat content. This could be of importance in the development of new low-fat sausage products.     

EFFECTS OF COOKING AND DRYING PROCESSES ON PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF LEGUME BASED BULGUR

The changes in physical, chemical and sensory properties of common bean (CB) and chickpea (CP) bulgur prepared with different cooking (atmospheric, pressure and microwave) and drying (oven at 60, 70 and 80C; microwave at 350 and 700 W) processes were investigated. Neither the cooking methods nor the drying methods significantly affected the ash and protein contents of CB and CP bulgur. Pressure cooking gave lower phytate phosphorus and higher bulgur yield and volume increase values when compared to the other cooking methods. Average bulgur yields were found as 82% for CB and 84% for CP. Cooking processes decreased the phytic acid content of the bulgurs between 25.2 and 39.5% according to raw legume. Ca, K, Mg, P, Zn, Cu and Fe contents of the bulgurs decreased in variable degrees (8.69–28.5%) when compared to raw materials. Pressure cooked and oven (80C) dried bulgur samples in the case of bulgur pilaf were appreciated by the panelists in terms of overall acceptability.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Bulgur is a valuable cereal product with its high nutritional value and long shelf life. In this research, bulgur process was applied successfully on common bean and chickpea, and new legume-based bulgur products improved. The bulgur yield (BY) of the legumes was above 80%. Pressure cooking increased the nutritional, sensory and technological quality of the legume bulgurs.     

PEELING AND THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF KIWI FRUIT

Hand peeling of kiwi fruit has some disadvantages such as difficulty during peeling, increase of loss in weight and nutritional value. Peeling of kiwi fruits with alkali (NaOH) was investigated. Some chemical (acidity, pectin, and chlorophyll) and physical properties (Hunter color value and weight loss) of the fruits were determined after selected alkali peeling methods were used. Peeling methods at 80, 90 or 100C temperatures; in 13, 18 or 23% of NaOH solutions and for 3, 4 or 5 min durations were tested and compared with hand peeling. Weight (fruit tissue) loss in hand peeling was higher than alkali peeling. Peeling with alkali was easier. Nutritional value (ascorbic acid content) of alkali peeled fruits was higher than hand peeled kiwi fruit. Because of less weight loss, better green color and high pectin content the method including 15% of NaOH solution at 95C for 4 min was selected as most advantageous peeling method.