Enzymatic modification of selected functional properties of myofibril preparation obtained from mechanically recovered poultry meat

The effect of addition of 3 g/L of commercially available transglutaminase preparation to protein extracts obtained from mechanically recovered poultry meat was studied. The content of free thiol groups (–SH), thermal drip and gel texture were determined. After pre-incubation at 7–8 °C for 1, 3, 5 and 24 h, the samples were subjected to one-step heating at 50, 60, 70 and 80 °C and two-step heating at 50/80, 55/80 and 60/80 °C. The addition of preparation and the extension of pre-incubation time led to decrease of free -SH groups content. After heating, the number of thiol groups decreased, the texture was improved, but thermal drip from gels increased. The amount of –SH groups in gel extracts subjected to one-step heating decreased with simultaneous increase of mechanical strength of gels. Protein gels subjected to two-step heating exhibited higher firmness than gels subjected to one-step heating. Thus, the 3 g/L addition of transglutaminase preparation in combination with one-step thermal processing at 70 °C and pre-incubation for 3 h contributed to improvement of texture properties of model gels and low thermal drip.     

Assessing the quality of mechanically and manually recovered chicken meat

The biochemical composition and histological characteristics of meat recovered mechanically by the auger/sieve (a/s) and the hollow drum/belt (hd/b) principles from two different chicken carcass parts were compared with meat recovered manually. The quality of meat recovered mechanically by the hollow drum/belt principle was equal to or higher than the quality of manually recovered meat. The degradation of muscle structure was highest in the meat recovered by the a/s principle and lowest in the manually recovered meat. For the biochemical measurements with the exception of collagen, determinations of a single sample were sufficient to achieve a repeatability of 0.9, whereas for the histological measurements at least 8 samples were necessary. It is suggested that a quality-grading scale based on biochemical composition and level of degradation of muscle fibre structure should be established for all types of minced meat regardless of whether the meat is obtained by mechanical or manual procedures and that legislation concerning the use of MRM should be based on such a scale.     

Proteomic approach for the detection of chicken mechanically recovered meat

Mechanically recovered meat is cheaper than raw meat and thus has been incorporated into many meat-derived products. EU regulations exclude mechanically recovered meat from the definition of meat; as a consequence analytical procedures are needed to differentiate it from hand-deboned meat. The present pilot study has utilized a proteomic approach to find potential markers for the detection of chicken mechanically recovered meat. Intact proteins were extracted from raw meat and then analyzed with OFF-GEL electrophoresis followed by SDS-PAGE and identification of potential markers by nano-LC-MS/MS. It was shown that it is possible to extract, separate and identify key proteins from processed meat material. Potential chicken mechanically recovered meat markers--hemoglobin subunits and those similar to myosin-binding protein C were also identified.     

Effect of selected substances on the properties of frozen myofibril preparation obtained from mechanically recovered poultry meat

The experimental material was a myofibrillar preparation obtained from mechanically recovered poultry meat by the washing and separation of fat and connective tissues. Changes occurring during frozen storage were investigated in the preparation without and with the addition of the following substances: 2 g/kg carrageen, 2.5 g/kg sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) mixture and 80 g/kg polydextrose, and 3 g/kg enzymatic preparation (ACTIVA WM) containing microbial transglutaminase (MTG). Samples with the addition of MTG were pre-incubated at the temperature of 7 ± 1 °C for 1, 3, 5, 24 h. All samples were stored at the temperature of approx. −23 °C for 2, 30, 60, 90 days. The smallest change in protein solubility was observed in samples with added TPP and polydextrose. Along with the extension of pre-incubation time of samples containing the enzyme a gradual decrease was found in the amount of soluble protein. Also the results of the investigations obtained using the DSC technique showed the most advantageous protective effect, i.e., causing the smallest decrease in enthalpy values of samples during freezer storage, in case of the addition of TPP and polydextrose mixture. Analysis of thermal drip volume from gels showed that carrageen was the most advantageous addition to the myofibrillar preparation. Moreover, a gradual increase was observed in the volume of thermal drip along with the extension of pre-incubation time of the protein isolate with enzymatic preparation. Results of gel texture testing indicated that the most advantageous effect on gel quality was found for ACTIVA applied in 3 and 5 h pre-incubation with the myofibrils. Assuming that among the analyzed properties the most important were thermal drip and gel texture, 3 g/kg MTG at pre-incubation time of 3 h was considered the most advantageous additive.     

Metabolomic approach for the detection of mechanically recovered meat in food products

Mechanically recovered meat (MRM) is generated by mechanical treatment of remnants following hand deboning. EU regulations exclude MRM from the definition of meat; as a consequence there is a need for robust analytical procedures to differentiate MRM from hand-deboned meat (HDM) and desinewed meat. Present study represents the development of an analytical platform for the detection of adulteration of meat products with MRM. Small molecular weight compounds were extracted from meat samples and analysed using GC–MS. Obtained metabolite profiles were modelled with OPLS-DA for the accurate classification of MRM, HDM and desinewed pork and chicken samples. Separation of three classes of products for fresh chicken and pork meat samples was achieved. In addition, the procedure also enabled proper prediction of samples not included in the model as well as pork commercial meat products. Compounds that could be potential markers for MRM detection in commercial products were also selected.     

Analysis of texture and dynamics of water binding in enzymatically modified myofibrillar preparation obtained from washed mechanically recovered poultry meat

Experiments were conducted on a myofibrillar preparation, obtained from washed mechanically recovered poultry meat. An enzymatic preparation containing microbial transglutaminase (MTG) was added to samples of the myofibril isolate. The binding of water contained in the protein preparation with added MTG was assessed using low field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Moreover, texture was analyzed in myofibril samples with the addition of transglutaminase pre-incubated for 0.5, 1.5, 3, 4.5 and 6 h. All measurements were taken at 7 ± 0.2 °C. Samples with added transglutaminase exhibited improved mechanical failure strength and better water binding capacity. The most dynamic increase of texture parameter values was observed in the interval from 1.5 to 3 h pre-incubation of the preparation with the added enzyme. Based on NMR (T ₁) testing it was established that the highest amount of water was bound by protein in the period from approximately 1 to 1.5 h pre-incubation. After that time free water content in the sample was again found to increase. This means that water was displaced from the system as a result of protein–protein interactions dominating over protein–water interactions. The above suggests that the enzymatic modification of the protein preparation contributed to the intensification of cross-linking between proteins in the preparation.     

Modification of functional quality of raw myofibril preparation obtained from water-washed mechanically recovered chicken meat

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of enzymatic modification of poultry myofibril preparation on its selected functional properties, that is, solubility of proteins, polymerisation rates of myosin and actin, thermodynamic properties and texture. The myofibril preparation (MP) from mechanically recovered chicken meat, produced by washing and separation of fat and connective tissue, was subjected to the action of the transglutaminase preparation added at 0.3 % for a period ranging from 0.5 to 24 h at a temperature of 6–7 °C. The highest dynamics of a reduction in protein solubility was observed up to 3 h of incubation. A reduction in solubility influenced the electrophoretic pattern of proteins. A significant decrease was found for the intensity of the myosin band in successive modification periods. The addition of the enzyme also influenced a reduction in enthalpy for proteins of the tested system, occurring most dynamically up to 3 h of incubation. The most distinct changes characterising a high increase in all the texture parameters of MP were found in the initial period of enzymatic modification, that is, up to 4.5 h.     

Effect of selected commercial substances with cryoprotective activity on the quality of mechanically recovered,washed and frozen stored poultry meat

Investigations were conducted on mechanically recovered poultry meat (MRPM) and on protein preparation obtained from MRPM by washing it first with 1% water solution of sodium chloride and with water afterwards. The raw materials were frozen at the temperature of –23°C. The effect of added stabilizers on the quality of gels produced from fresh raw materials, and after freezing and frozen storage was assessed. The following additives were used: 1% pork hydrolizate (Pork Stock( 0.5% Cremodan containing carrageens, and 1.5% bovine blood plasma (AMP 600N). Freezing and frozen storage caused a significant reduction of functional properties of MRPM and its protein preparation. None of the examined additives protected simultaneously all the investigated functional properties of the frozen samples. The amount of thermal drip, the gel texture and the amount of protein transition heat were determined by scanning differential calorimetry. The lowest thermal drip in gels obtained from frozen‐stored samples was observed when bovine blood plasma was used as a stabilizer. On the other hand, the most advantageous protective effect on the proteins of the frozen MRPM and on the preparation, determined by mechanical strain resistance of the gels, was found with 1% pork hydrolizate added. The results of thermodynamic investigations of proteins revealed that the best protective effect on the frozen preparation was observed with 1.5% blood plasma added. No protective activity of added Cremodan on proteins of the frozen protein preparation was noted.     

The morphological detection of bone and cartilage particles in mechanically separated meat

The calcium content of mechanically separated meat (MSM) is a common indicator of elevated bone contents due to the separation process, e.g. as applied in EU regulations. But a direct morphological proof of bone material is needed, especially to identify undeclared MSM additives to meat products. We present a new morphological method for the detection of both bone and cartilage particles, because elevated cartilage contents may be indicative of MSM additives also. The method is based on simultaneous staining with Alizarin Red and Alcian Blue. We investigated MSM, commercially produced from breast of veal, for elevated particle contents. In addition, we determined the rate of recovery for minced pork mixed with 0-5% bone or cartilage. The results show that staining with Alizarin Red and Alcian Blue is suited to the efficient and simultaneous detection of bone and cartilage material in meat mixtures. The morphological staining is simpler than previously applied methods. Preparations can be assessed macroscopically, and they can be quantified gravimetrically. Manual sorting and weighing of particles appears to underestimate MSM contents if particles are ground very finely.     

Listeria innocua and aerobic mesophiles during chill storage of inoculated mechanically recovered poultry meat treated with high hydrostatic pressure

Mechanically recovered poultry meat (MRPM) was inoculated with Listeria innocua 910 CECT at a level of approximately 10⁸ CFU g⁻¹. Vacuum-packaged samples were treated by combinations of pressure (350, 400, 450 and 500 MPa), time (5, 10, 15 and 30 min) and temperature (2, 10 and 20°C) and later stored at 2°C for 2 months. Counts of L. innocua and aerobic mesophilic bacteria were determined 1, 4, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days after pressurisation. For mesophiles, in most treatments, pressurization at 2°C gave the significantly best results. High pressure caused a marked bactericidal effect on L. innocua: reductions higher than 7.5 log units were achieved in several cases. Some cells were just sublethally injured by pressure. Samples treated at 500 MPa for 30 min at 2°C had counts of only 2.3 log units after 60 days of chill storage. Noninoculated pressurised MRPM did not show Listeria growth throughout storage. These results suggest that high pressure processing can enhance the microbiological quality of MRPM.     

Casein peptides with inhibitory activity on lipid oxidation in beef homogenates and mechanically deboned poultry meat

Bioactive peptides obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of casein may have antioxidant activity. In this work, casein peptides were obtained using the proteolytic enzymes Alcalase and Flavourzyme. Casein was hydrolyzed for 4 h at 50 °C and pH 8, and the resulting peptides were analyzed. The enzymatic hydrolysis with Flavourzyme resulted in higher concentration of soluble protein and free amino acids, and produced peptides with lower molecular mass than those obtained with Alcalase, as observed by gel permeation chromatography and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Casein peptides obtained with Flavourzyme also exhibited greater antioxidant capacity using the ABTS radical method. Casein peptides (20 mg ml⁻¹) effectively inhibited lipid peroxidation in ground beef homogenates and mechanically deboned poultry meat. Casein peptides may be useful in meat processing as another naturally occurring antioxidant, helping to prevent off-flavor formation in meat products and increasing shelf life.     

Biological evaluation of mechanically deboned chicken meat protein quality

Mechanically deboned chicken meat (MDCM) is a meat product obtained by crushing tissues after meat removal and is largely used in meat products. Protein quality of flour prepared from defatted MDCM and from fresh chicken breast meat (FCBM) was chemically and biologically evaluated by rat growth and nitrogen balance studies. Proximate chemical composition, on a dry basis, of MDCM and FCBM showed protein contents of 90.5% and 82.2%, lipid contents of 3.0% and 13.2% and ash contents of 6.1% and 4.2%, respectively. There was a relatively good balance of essential amino acids in both samples although lysine was in low concentration in MDCM being a limiting amino acid. Feeding of flour diets resulted in high protein efficiency ratio, a high net protein utilization and high nitrogen balance, thus showing a high biological value and also high true digestibility and, consistently, NPU for both samples is similar to casein.     

4种鱼糜加工漂洗液回收蛋白对罗非鱼鱼糜凝胶特性与质构的影响

目的 探究4种回收水溶性蛋白对罗非鱼鱼糜凝胶特性及质构的影响。方法 分别将等电点沉降法回收蛋白、海藻酸钠单一絮凝剂回收蛋白、壳聚糖单一絮凝剂回收蛋白和海藻酸钠-壳聚糖复合絮凝剂沉降回收蛋白以0%、5%、10%、15%、20%掺入罗非鱼鱼糜制备鱼肠,比较各样品在凝胶强度与全质构分析(texture profile analysis, TPA)参数上的差异,包括硬度、胶着性、咀嚼性、内聚性与弹性。结果 4种回收蛋白替代会对凝胶强度产生不利影响,通过等电点沉降法回收的蛋白对凝胶强度的影响最大,凝胶强度持续下降,最低达1708g·mm;以复合絮凝剂回收蛋白的掺入对原凝胶强度的影响最小,通过替代5%鱼糜,凝胶强度降为3833 g·mm。当用壳聚糖单一絮凝剂回收蛋白掺入5%时,与原鱼糜制品的TPA参数最接近,表现为硬度2505 g,胶着性1788 g,咀嚼性192.3 mJ,且内聚性和弹性也没有表现出明显差异。结论 这4种回收蛋白均以5%的添加量替代罗非鱼鱼糜时,制品凝胶强度在企业的可接受线性范围内,综合凝胶强度与TPA参数,以壳聚糖单一絮凝剂回收的蛋白替代产生的影响最小,可为回收鱼糜蛋白这一资源...     

Electronic nose analysis of volatile compounds from poultry meat samples,fresh and after refrigerated storage

Electronic nose technology has previously been applied to the assessment of the quality of red meats, pork and fish, but not poultry products. In the present study the ability of the electronic nose to assess the microbiological quality of raw poultry meat as a function of storage time and temperature was investigated. Four types of chicken pieces (boneless breast with and without skin, wings and thighs) were stored for up to 2 days at 13 °C (the maximum allowable temperature in poultry processing environments) or for up to 5 days at 4 °C (refrigeration temperature for raw poultry products prior to shipping or further processing). Saline rinses of meat samples were serially diluted in tryptic soy broth to 10^?10. The rinses and their associated serial dilutions were analysed on an electronic nose with 12 metal oxide sensors in order to determine the specificity and sensitivity respectively of the assay. Principal component analysis (PCA) maps of the data confirmed that the electronic nose could differentiate volatile compounds associated with individual types of meat samples properly stored at 4 °C from those maintained at processing temperature, 13 °C, for a comparable time, even as early as day 1 of storage. Differences in headspace gases from any type of meat sample stored at one temperature could also be determined with increased storage time. However, data from samples stored at 4 °C clustered more tightly in PCA maps than those associated with samples maintained at 13 °C, indicating a greater diversity in volatile compounds at the higher temperature. We have shown herein that the electronic nose can detect changes in the volatile compounds associated with chicken meat based on product storage time and temperature; the technology can assess length of sample storage as well as deviation from refrigeration temperature. Published in 2002 for SCI by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

2018—2020年上海市畜禽肉及副产品和鲜蛋抽检情况分析及建议

目的 分析2018—2020年上海市畜禽肉及副产品和鲜蛋质量情况及存在的问题。方法 收集上海市市场监督管理局2018—2020年监督抽查的食用农产品公示信息,对信息进行分析汇总。结果 2018—2020年畜禽肉及副产品和鲜蛋抽查批次年平均增长率超过20%,总体质量基本稳定可控,主要存在的问题是兽药残留不符合国家标准,药物滥用现象依旧存在。结论 监督抽检的结果反映出相关企业质量意识有待提高、管理规范化不足,最后提出提高质量安全的措施和建议,包括：有重点地部署抽检监测计划,适当加大惩处力度,健全农产品质量安全追溯体系,开发和应用疫苗、生物防治等方法。     

H NMR and multivariate data analysis of the relationship between the age and quality of duck meat

To contribute to a better understanding of the factors affecting meat quality, we investigated the influence of age on the chemical composition of duck meat. Aging probably affects the quality of meat through changes in metabolism. Therefore, we studied the metabolic composition of duck meat using ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Comprehensive multivariate data analysis showed significant differences between extracts from ducks that had been aged for four different time periods. Although lactate and anserine increased with age, fumarate, betaine, taurine, inosine and alkyl-substituted free amino acids decreased. These results contribute to a better understanding of changes in duck meat metabolism as meat ages, which could be used to help assess the quality of duck meat as a food.     

酵母抽提物生产猪肉香精的工艺研究

以酵母抽提物为主要原料,在高压灭菌锅中进行猪肉香精的热反应,对反应时间、温度、反应物的加入量等工艺参数进行研究.实验结果表明,猪肉香精的热反应最佳工艺条件为:酵母抽提物10g(19.65%),猪肉酶解液10g(19.65%),HVP(水解植物蛋白)5g(9.82%),半胱氨酸1g(1.96%),甘氨酸1g(1.96%),木糖1g(1.96%),再根据反应物的重量,加入45%去离子水,在120℃的高压灭菌锅中,反应60min,制得猪肉香味较强、总体香气较好的猪肉香精.对该香精的香气挥发物进行分离、浓缩,并用GC-MS分析后,鉴定出2-甲基-3呋喃硫醇、2-呋喃甲硫醇、二氢-2-甲基-3(2H)-噻吩酮、5-甲基-2-噻吩基甲醛、十六碳醛、十八碳醛等重要的香气化合物,证明添加了酵母抽提物反应的猪肉香精,含有重要猪肉香气的化合物比较多.     

Effect of acid- and alkaline-aided extractions on functional and rheological properties of proteins recovered from mechanically separated turkey meat (MSTM)

Functional and rheological characteristics of acid- and alkali-extracted proteins from mechanically separated turkey meat (MSTM) have been investigated. Extractions were carried out at 4 pH values (2.5, 3.5, 10.5, and 11.5). The study demonstrated that alkali and acid extractions resulted in significant (P < 0.0001) decreases of cooking and water loss compared to raw MSTM; however, the cooking loss was found to be similar (P = 0.5699) among the different protein isolates. Proteins extracted at pH 10.5 showed the lowest (P = 0.0249) water loss. Emulsion and foaming properties were found to be slightly higher in alkali-extracted proteins compared to those for acid extractions. The myofibrillar protein fraction showed better ability to form and stabilize emulsions compared to sarcoplasmic proteins. Myofibrillar proteins also showed better foam expansion; however, foam volume stability was similar for both myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic protein fractions. Textural characteristics (hardness, chewiness, springiness, and cohesiveness) of recovered proteins were found to be unaffected (P > 0.05) by different extraction pH. The protein extracted at pH 3.5 formed a highly viscoelastic gel network as evidenced by storage modulus (G') values, whereas the gel formed from proteins extracted at pH 10.5 was found to be the weakest. The work also revealed that acid treatments were more effective for removal of total heme pigments from MSTM. Color characteristics of protein isolates were markedly improved compared to the initial material and tended to be better when subjected to acid extractions. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Mechanically separated meat is one of the cheapest sources of protein obtained by grinding meat and bones together and forcing the mixture through a perforated drum. The use of mechanically separated turkey meat (MSTM) for the production of further processed poultry products is limited due to its undesirable color and textural properties. Recovery of proteins from MSTM using pH shifting process will help the poultry processors to get better returns and also create opportunity to produce functional food ingredients.     

应用低场核磁共振技术快速鉴别冻融肉

目的 利用化学计量学方法结合低场核磁共振（LF-NMR）对冻融肉的快速鉴别进行研究。方法 利用LF-NMR选择CPMG序列对111个长白猪里脊肉样品采集核磁信号,通过对核磁信号数据的反演,将获得的12个变量采取主成分分析方式提取出4个主成分,并建立判别研究模型。结果 模型按照鲜肉组、微冻融肉组和冻融肉组分析,使用回代法验证的正确率为95.5%,使用交叉验证的正确率为94.6%。结论 LF-NMR具有简单、快速的优点,可用于冻融肉的判别分析,为监管部门提供了可靠有效的依据。