Development of active chitosan films incorporating potassium sorbate or vanillin to extend the shelf life of butter cake

Active film from chitosan was developed by adding potassium sorbate or vanillin as antimicrobial agents. The addition of potassium sorbate in the film's formula resulted in less transparency, lower strength, water permeability, while increased flexibility and oxygen permeability. Addition of vanillin in film resulted in more yellow of film colour, lower film's strength and permeability. After that, all films were used to wrap around butter cake. The inhibitory effect of film against mould was studied using commercial stretch film as control. Mould was observed on cake wrapped by stretch film and chitosan film on day 4 and 7, respectively, while mould was not observed on cake wrapped by chitosan film containing potassium sorbate or vanillin during 8‐day storage which agreed with the amount of mould enumeration on PDA. The quality of cake during storage at room temperature was also studied. Cake wrapped with film containing vanillin became more yellow. The sensory of all cake treatments were acceptable.     

Use of chitosan to prolong mozzarella cheese shelf life

This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of using chitosan, a natural antimicrobial substance, to improve the preservation of a very perishable cheese. The effectiveness of chitosan to inhibit the growth of spoilage microorganisms in Mozzarella cheese was studied during refrigerated storage. A lactic acid/chitosan solution was added directly to the starter used for Mozzarella cheese manufacturing. Mozzarella cheese samples were stored at 4°C for about 10 d and microbial populations as well as the pH were monitored. Results demonstrated that chitosan inhibited the growth of some spoilage microorganisms such as coliforms, whereas it did not influence the growth of other microorganisms, such as Micrococcaceae, and lightly stimulated lactic acid bacteria.     

Applications of chitosan for improvement of quality and shelf life of foods: a review

ABSTRACT:  Chitosan is a modified, natural biopolymer derived by deacetylation of chitin, a major component of the shells of crustacean. Recently, chitosan has received increased attention for its commercial applications in the biomedical, food, and chemical industries. Use of chitosan in food industry is readily seen due to its several distinctive biological activities and functional properties. The antimicrobial activity and film-forming property of chitosan make it a potential source of food preservative or coating material of natural origin. This review focuses on the applications of chitosan for improvement of quality and shelf life of various foods from agriculture, poultry, and seafood origin.     

基于假单胞菌生长模型预测冷却牛肉的货架期

假单胞菌（Pseudomonas spp.）的生长繁殖是影响冷却牛肉货架期的重要因素。为确定假单胞菌为冷却牛肉的特定腐败菌并建立其货架期预测模型,将屠宰后的冷却牛肉4 ℃贮藏,测定了假单胞菌数量与菌落总数、挥发性氨基氮（TVBN）值、颜色明度值（L*）及感官评定分值等品质指标,并确定了冷却牛肉的假单胞菌腐败限控量。将冷却牛肉分别置于0 ℃、5 ℃、10 ℃、15 ℃、20 ℃和25 ℃条件下进行假单胞菌计数,建立Gompertz方程的初级生长模型和二级模型,并进行了模型的验证,建立了货架期预测模型。研究表明,Gompertz预测模型能有效预测4～25 ℃条件下假单胞菌在冷却牛肉中的生长情况,在0 ℃、5 ℃和10 ℃温度条件下,对牛肉货架期进行验证,与实际货架期相比偏差＜1 d,表明货架期预测模型适用。     

初始菌落数与真空热缩包装冷鲜牛肉保质期的关系

通过研究真空热缩包装的冷鲜牛肉在包装前的菌落总数与包装后保质期的关系,证明了控制微生物是延长冷鲜牛肉保质期的重要因素,同时为真空热缩的冷鲜牛肉产品的预期保质期提供了参考数据,也为冷鲜牛肉相关生产标准的制定提供了数据支持.     

Effects of chitosan coating and storage position on quality and shelf life of eggs

Effects of chitosan coating and storage positions (small-end down, small-end up or horizontal) on internal quality and shelf life of eggs were evaluated during 5 weeks of storage at 25 °C. Compared with noncoated eggs, all chitosan-coated eggs, irrespective of storage positions, had significantly lesser weight loss, higher Haugh units and higher yolk index throughout the storage. Chitosan coating, irrespective of storage positions, extended the egg shelf life by at least 3 weeks at 25 °C compared with noncoated eggs. Noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs placed small-end down tentatively showed better quality than eggs placed small-end up after 3 and 4 weeks of storage. After 5 weeks of storage, storage positions did not significantly affect quality of noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs. There were no notable differences in total amino acid content of the albumen and fatty acid composition of the yolk between noncoated and chitosan-coated eggs after 5 weeks of storage.     

Comparison of quality and shelf life of buffalo meat patties stored at refrigeration temperature

Scientific investigation on the quality changes of processed meat products will boost and sustain the meat production and utilization in buffalo abundant countries. A programme was undertaken to compare the quality of buffalo meat patties made from intensively reared young male, semi extensively reared spent male and female groups and stored at refrigeration temperature (4 ± 1 °C). Buffalo meat patties were evaluated for shelf life attributes by analysing the changes in physicochemical, microbiological and sensory attributes. The overall acceptability of patties was better in spent buffalo group than young male group. Increasing storage time resulted in significantly higher pH, TBARS, total aerobic mesophils, coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus and psychrophilic counts but decreased appearance, flavour, juiciness, tenderness, connective tissue residue and overall acceptability scores of buffalo meat patties. The patties were well acceptable within 20 days in young male group and 25 days in spent buffalo group respectively during refrigerator storage.     

Effectiveness of gelatine and chitosan spray coating for extending shelf life of vacuum-packaged beef

The effects of applying gelatine (10%) and chitosan (1%) as spray coatings to extend the shelf life of vacuum-packaged beef was studied and compared against uncoated vacuum-packaged beef for up to 21 days. The impact of edible coatings on the water-holding properties of vacuum-packaged beef was investigated by LF-NMR together with physicochemical, microbiological and sensorial assessments. Chitosan coating significantly reduced lipid oxidation by ~30% to 36% and inhibited the growth of lactic acid bacteriaby ~ 1–2 log cfu compared to purge collected from uncoated and gelatine coated samples. It did not negatively affect the meat pH, tenderness and colour, and exhibited significantly higher sensorial acceptance compared to beef coated with gelatine. Both coatings were not effective in reducing purge loss in vacuum-packaged meat as the storage time increased. This study suggests that chitosan spray coating could be easily adapted to industrial plant settings as an antioxidant and antimicrobial application before carrying out meat vacuum packaging operation.     

Shelf life extension of durum semolina‐based fresh pasta

In this work, the combined effects of chitosan, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and packaging barrier properties on shelf life of fresh pasta is presented. In particular, all pasta samples were packaged under active and passive MAP in two different polymeric films with high and low barrier properties. In order to assess the influence of the variables described beforehand on the shelf life of pasta, the sensorial and microbiological quality has been monitored during storage. Results confirmed the antimicrobial properties of chitosan. Moreover, the findings recorded in this study suggest that the shelf life of fresh pasta is limited by the sensorial characteristics. Statistically significant differences between the shelf life of pasta packaged in low barrier and high barrier films were found. The best result was obtained for samples packaged in high barrier film, due to the ability of the packaging to maintain the gas headspace conditions during the storage.     

贮藏温度对鱿鱼品质变化的影响及其货架期分析

为探讨贮藏温度对鱿鱼品质变化及货架期的影响,研究了0、5、10、25℃贮藏条件下鱿鱼的色泽、pH、TVB-N、TMA、FA及TVC和感官分值的变化。结果表明,鱿鱼高品质期终点分别为357、180、118、19h,货架期终点分别为425、234、142、28h。贮藏过程中鱿鱼b*值、pH、TVB-N、TMA、TVC都有增加,FA随着贮藏时间呈先下降后上升的趋势。0、5、10、25℃贮藏的鱿鱼高品质期终点和货架期终点时的平均pH分别为（6.78±0.01）、（6.90±0.01）,TVB-N分别为（24.47±1.74）、（31.99±0.93）mg/100g,TMA分别为（6.71±0.90）、（10.23±0.30）mg/100g,FA分别为（1.65±0.94）、（4.22±0.34）mg/kg,TVC分别为（6.28±0.69）、（7.69±0.33）lgCFU/g。因此,贮藏温度越高,鱿鱼越容易腐败,货架期也越短,反之则对鱿鱼品质有利,可延长其货架期。      

元宝枫籽油在不同储藏条件下的氧化稳定性及货架期预测

以元宝枫籽油为原料,过氧化值 (POV)、酸值 (AV) 及TBA值为氧化稳定性指标,研究温度、光照、空气、包装瓶材质和包装瓶颜色对元宝枫籽油氧化稳定性的影响,进一步建立氧化动力学模型,预测元宝枫籽油的货架期。结果表明：元宝枫籽油在低温、避光、无氧、不锈钢或陶瓷材质、蓝色或绿色玻璃瓶等储藏条件下,POV、AV、TBA值均增长缓慢,氧化稳定性好;元宝枫籽油的氧化过程遵循零级反应动力学方程,经验证POV模型预测值与实测值较为接近;元宝枫籽油在20、25 ℃密封避光储藏条件下的货架期预测值分别为516、335 d。     

预测微生物学在冷鲜肉货架期预测中的应用

介绍了预测微生物学模型数据库的获得,及利用微生物学数学模型对冷鲜肉销售的货架期进行了预测,通过实验对预测结果进行了对比,比较说明在建模范围内预测值具有较高的可信度。     

冷冻处理的熟制虾肉在保鲜条件下的货架期

以熟制克氏原螯虾(Procambarus clarkia)虾肉为原料,分别进行缓慢冷冻和快速冷冻处理后,于4℃下贮藏,通过感官评价、理化指标和微生物指标的测定,研究冷冻处理的熟制虾肉的货架期和品质。研究发现:快速冷冻处理虾肉的品质优于缓慢冷冻处理,但两者的货架期均为5d,6d为可接受的限值,未经冷冻处理的虾肉货架期为2d。感官评分值与TVB-N,MDA含量和菌落总数均有极显著的负相关,R2均在-0.947以上(P<0.01)。快速冷冻组虾肉在贮藏期间失重率和pH值稳定。TVB-N和菌落总数有望作为评价熟制虾肉品质的化学指标,TVB-N值为30mg/100g和菌落总数为6logcfu/g可作为熟制虾肉可接受的限值。冷冻处理有效的延长了熟制虾肉在4℃贮藏条件的货架期,可作为一种处理手段应用于熟制水产品的保鲜。     

Novel approaches for chemical and microbiological shelf life extension of cereal crops

Abstract

Economic losses due to post-harvest fungal spoilage and mycotoxin contamination of cereal crops is a frequently encountered issue. Typically, chemical preservatives are used to reduce the initial microbial load and the environmental conditions during storage are controlled to prevent microbial growth. However, in recent years the consumers’ desire for more naturally produced foods containing less chemical preservatives has grown increasingly stronger. This article reviews the latest advances in terms of novel approaches for chemical decontamination, namely application cold atmospheric pressure plasma and electrolyzed water, and their suitability for preservation of stored cereal crops. In addition, the alternative use of bio-preservatives, such as starter cultures or purified antimicrobial compounds, to prevent the growth of spoilage organisms or remove in-field accumulated mycotoxins is evaluated. All treatments assessed here show potential for inhibition of microbial spoilage. However, each method encounters draw-backs, making industrial application difficult. Even under optimized processing conditions, it is unlikely that one single treatment can reduce the natural microbial load sufficiently. It is evident that future research needs to examine the combined application of several treatments to exploit their synergistic properties. This would enable sufficient reduction in the microbial load and ensure microbiological safety of cereal crops during long-term storage.     

Shelf life extension of ground meat stored at 4 °C using chitosan and an oxygen absorber

The combined effect of chitosan (1%) and an oxygen absorber on shelf life extension of fresh ground meat stored at 4 °C was investigated. Parameters monitored over a 10‐day storage period were Total Viable Count (TVC), Pseudomonas spp., Brochothrix thermosphacta, lactic acid bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, pH, thiobarbituric acid (TBA), colour, odour and taste. Microbial populations were reduced by 0.4–2.0 log CFU g^?1 for a given sampling day using either chitosan or the oxygen absorber, with the more pronounced effect being achieved by the combination of two. Thiobarbituric acid values for all samples increased during storage with the exception of samples treated with both chitosan and the oxygen absorber in which Thiobarbituric acid values decreased. Changes in pH values with time/different treatments were statistically insignificant. Colour parameters were affected by most treatments. On the basis of microbiological and sensory evaluation, a shelf life extension of 5–6 days was obtained for samples treated with the chitosan and the oxygen absorber combination.     

Effect of a gelatin coating on the shelf life of fresh meat

ABSTRACT:  The end of shelf life for fresh meat is determined by unacceptable aroma, appearance, and color, which appear before unacceptable microbial counts. Addition of a bovine gelatin coating to fresh meat may extend its shelf life. This study utilized a 20% bovine gelatin solution that was spray-coated onto beef tenderloins, pork loins, salmon fillets, and chicken breasts which were packaged in an 80% O₂ and 20% CO₂ modified atmosphere and stored under fluorescent light at 4 °C for 2 wk. All of the gelatin-coated fresh meat products showed a reduction in purge. The gelatin reduced purge by acting as a barrier to water loss. There was a reduction in color deterioration for gelatin-coated beef, a slight reduction of color deterioration for gelatin-coated pork, and no reduction in color deterioration for salmon and chicken. The gelatin coat reduced color deterioration by acting as a barrier to oxygen, but also had a negative effect on color due to its own color deterioration. No change in lipid oxidation was seen with any of the gelatin-coated meat products. The gelatin coat was not an effective barrier for lipid oxidation at refrigeration temperatures. Sensory analysis of beef tenderloins confirmed that color deterioration was reduced, and flavor was not affected by the application of a gelatin coat. The gelatin coat was equally effective during light and dark storage. It was more effective on vacuum packaged products than on modified atmosphere packaged products.     

不同贮藏条件下水酶法牡丹籽油的 氧化稳定性与货架期预测

旨在为水酶法牡丹籽油的品质控制提供理论依据,探究不同贮藏条件下水酶法牡丹籽油的氧化稳定性,并对其货架期进行预测。采用Schaal烘箱模拟加速氧化法,探究了抗氧化剂、包装材料、温度对牡丹籽油过氧化值的影响,并进行了氧化动力学分析,采用Arrhenius方程进行拟合,建立了水酶法牡丹籽油货架期预测模型。结果表明：不同抗氧化剂的抗氧化效果排序为0.01%柠檬酸+0.01%TBHQ＞0.02%TBHQ＞0.02%柠檬酸>0.2%γ-谷维素;包装材料的抗氧化效果排序为棕色PET瓶＞棕色玻璃瓶＞透明PET瓶＞透明玻璃瓶;随着温度升高,牡丹籽油的过氧化值明显增加;建立的货架期预测模型预测牡丹籽油在10、20、30 ℃下的货架期分别为117、77、51 d,其实测货架期分别为134、90、60 d。综上,使用抗氧化剂、避光、低温均能有效延缓水酶法牡丹籽油的氧化进程,建立的水酶法牡丹籽油货架期预测模型准确率良好。