Effects of peanut skin extract on quality and storage stability of beef products

Peanut skins are a low-value byproduct of peanut processing operations. They have been found to contain significant levels of natural antioxidants, but their antioxidant activity in muscle foods is unknown. The effects of peanut skin extracts on oxidation (TBARS) and color (CIE L^∗a^∗b^∗) was studied in ground beef and ground beef with added salt, phosphate (STP) and nitrite/erythorbate. Cooking loss, microbial growth, aroma acceptability and texture were also examined. The most significant reduction in oxidation was in ground beef or samples with salt, followed by phosphate (STP) or nitrite/erythorbate. Because of their low effective concentrations (200 ppm), the extracts did not cause color change (P > 0.05) of the products indicated by CIE L^∗a^∗b^∗ value. The extracts had no effect (P > 0.05) on sensory aroma. The phenolic extract from peanut skin had no effect (P > 0.05) on the cooking loss of the ground beef as well as the cured and uncured formulated products. The microbial growth in fresh ground beef was not affected (P < 0.05) by the phenolic extract.     

Effect of electron beam irradiation on quality indicators of peanut butter over a storage period

Electron beam (e-beam) irradiation is an effective non-thermal processing step for the reduction of Salmonella in peanut butter. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of e-beam irradiation on quality indicators of peanut butter. Peanut butter samples were exposed to a range of e-beam doses and examined over a 14-day period at 22 °C. Colour analysis (L^∗, a^∗, b^∗), spreadability, peroxide values (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances test (TBARS) for lipid oxidation were monitored, fatty acid and amino acid profiles were verified and protein degradation was determined by sodium dodecyl sulphate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS–PAGE). Changes in colour, PV, and TBARS were observed as e-beam dose increased. No significant changes in spreadability were observed (P > 0.05). When applied to peanut butter, e-beam irradiation will produce significant changes in quality indicators; future studies should include sensory evaluation and consumer acceptance studies.     

黄曲霉毒素限量标准对我国居民消费安全和花生产业的影响

2009-2010年对全国产后花生黄曲霉毒素污染进行了普查监测,根据检测结果,利用蒙特卡罗方法,开展了我国与国际食品法典委员会（CAC）、欧盟、日本、澳大利亚和新西兰等国际组织和主要贸易国不同花生黄曲霉毒素限量对我国人群直接食用产后花生的致癌风险和对产业影响的研究。结果表明,不同花生黄曲霉毒素限量标准对我国人群摄入产后花生导致的原发性肝细胞癌年发生率影响差异不显著,但对经济和产业造成的影响差异显著。研究结果为制定我国花生黄曲霉毒素限量标准以及促进花生生产、贸易提供技术参考。     

臭氧处理对花生粕蛋白结构性能的影响

以花生粕蛋白为研究对象,深入解析臭氧处理时间(0、2、5、10和20 min)对其结构特征的影响。结果表明：随臭氧处理时间的延长,花生粕蛋白中苯丙氨酸、甲硫氨酸和半胱氨酸比例逐渐下降;花生粕蛋白中巯基含量随臭氧处理时间延长而显著降低,其二硫键与羰基含量则正相反,随处理时间增加而呈上升趋势;与此相同的是,臭氧处理后的花生粕蛋白的变性温度和吸热焓明显升高,说明臭氧有助于提升花生粕蛋白的热稳定性,然而0~10 min臭氧处理则显著降低其表面疏水性;此外,圆二色光谱显示臭氧处理导致花生粕蛋白二级结构的变化,使蛋白质中α-螺旋、β-折叠以及β-转角结构逐渐向无规则卷曲结构转变;SDS-PAGE电泳证实大分子蛋白聚集体(>250 kDa)的生成,这可能是由于部分蛋白分子内的二硫键被臭氧氧化而发生交联和聚集行为而引起的。由此可见,臭氧处理可显著改变花生粕蛋白的结构特性,主要表现为时间依赖性。     

Determination of aflatoxins in peanut butter and sesame samples using high-performance liquid chromatography method

In this study, total number of samples analysed were 20 packages of sesame and 20 cans of peanut butter, which were collected from Ankara local markets, Turkey. Extraction and determination of aflatoxins have been made by immunoaffinity column technique and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Mean levels (±SE) of aflatoxins B₁, B₂, G₁ were found to be 15.756±3.129 ng/g, 1.232±0.244 ng/g and 9.689±1.005 ng/g, respectively in peanut butter samples. Regarding the sesame samples, mean level of aflatoxin G₁ was found to be 0.754±0.213 ng/g. Our data revealed that while aflatoxin levels found in sesame samples were within the Turkish Food Codex (TFC) values, for peanut butter samples, they were higher than the TFC values.     

Particle Size Distribution of Natural Peanut Butter and Its Dynamic Rheological Properties

This study compared the dynamic rheological properties of natural peanut butter with commercial peanut butter at 25°C. The natural peanut butter was produced using ultra-high speed grinding (?20,000 rpm) at different grinding times (2–5 min) from peanuts of China and India. Multimodal particle size distribution was observed for all the samples. The linear viscoelastic region obtained from stress sweep test of the peanut butter produced at 2–3 min fell within the linear viscoelastic region of commercial peanut butter of 0.1–11 Pa. Longer grinding time (3.5–5 min) produced a shorter and lower linear viscoelastic region of 0.03–3 Pa. The storage modulus, G′ is an increasing function of particle size distribution. All peanut butter samples exhibited elastic properties.     

Immature soybean seeds as a vegetable or snack food: acceptability by American consumers

Using American panelists, we examined the palatability of frozen immature soybean seeds (R₆) and freeze-dried soybean snacks (FDSS) prepared from selected immature soybean genotypes (Hutcheson, NTCPR93-286, NTCPR93-1557 and Honey Brown). The frozen immature soybean seeds were evaluated in comparison with frozen peas [Pisum sativum (L.) sativum] and lima beans [Phaseolus lunatus (L.) lunatus], whereas the FDSS prototypes were evaluated based on their appearance and eating quality. Frozen immature soybean seeds were rated favorably compared to other legume products. The overall rank sum indexes (ORSI) for frozen peas, NTCPR93-286, Hutcheson, and lima beans were 4, 10, 10, and 16, respectively. Small ORSI values reflected higher consumer preference. The ORSI of the FDSS products were 13 for Hutcheson, 23 for NTCPR93-286, 24 for NTCPR93-1557, and 26 for Honey Brown. Although Hutcheson and NTCPR93-286 were among the top rated varieties, all FDSS used in this study showed a favorable rating in all attributes of eating quality. The result suggests that American consumers could accept the immature frozen soybean as a vegetable or FDSS.     

Efficient isolation of major procyanidin A-type dimers from peanut skins and B-type dimers from grape seeds

In order to fully explore the biofunctional potential of proanthocyanidins (PA), isolated and well-characterised PA dimers are of great importance. Current methods to obtain pure A- and B-type dimers are laborious, because they comprise multiple chromatographic steps, often yielding only one or two specific dimers. In the current study, an efficient isolation procedure is described, to isolate a large variety of A-type dimers from peanut skins and B-type dimers from grape seeds. Yields increased 20–400 times for A-type dimers and about 10 times for B-type dimers compared to other methods with a lesser number of chromatographic steps. Dimers isolated from peanut skins were identified as; epicatechin-(2-O-7, 4-8)-catechin (A1), epicatechin-(2-O-7, 4-8)-epicatechin (A2), epicatechin-(2-O-7, 4-6)-catechin, epicatechin-(2-O-7, 4-8)-entcatechin, isolated from peanut skins for the first time, and epicatechin-(4-6)-catechin (B7). Dimers from grape seeds were identified as; epicatechin-(4-8)-catechin (B1), epicatechin-(4-8)-epicatechin (B2), catechin-(4-8)-catechin (B3) and catechin-(4-8)-epicatechin (B4).     

Effects of pulsed UV-light on peanut allergens in extracts and liquid peanut butter

ABSTRACT:  Pulsed ultraviolet (PUV) light, a nonthermal technology, was used to treat both the peanut extracts and liquid peanut butter. The objective was to determine if such treatment would lead to a reduction in the allergenic properties of the peanut extract and butter. Peanut samples were PUV treated using a Xenon RS-3000C under the following conditions: 3 pulses/s, 14.6 cm from the central axis of the lamp, 4 min (extract) or 3 min (liquid peanut butter). After the treatment, the peanut samples were centrifuged and the supernatants analyzed by SDS-PAGE and competitive inhibition enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ciELISA). For comparison, boiling treatments were also performed. SDS-PAGE showed that while boiling treatment had little effect on the peanut allergens, PUV-light-treated samples displayed a reduced solubility or level of peanut allergens (63 kDa). Solubility of another allergen (18 to 20 kDa) was unaffected. Insoluble aggregates formed were responsible for the reduced level of allergens in PUV-light-treated samples. ciELISA showed that untreated samples exhibited an IgE binding 7-fold higher than the PUV-treated samples. It was concluded that PUV light was effective in reducing IgE binding of peanut extracts and liquid peanut butter. The current study provides an approach to the development of a possibly less allergenic peanut product. However, the reduction in actual allergenicity needs to be confirmed by clinical studies.     

Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in peanut butter cracker sandwiches by radio-frequency heating

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium recently occurred in the USA, which was traced back to various food products made with contaminated peanut butter. This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of radio-frequency (RF) heating to inactivate S. Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in peanut butter cracker sandwiches using creamy and chunky commercial peanut butter and to determine the effect on quality by measuring color changes and sensory evaluation. Samples were treated for a maximum time of 90 s in a 27.12 MHz RF heating system. Samples were prepared in the form of peanut butter cracker sandwiches and placed in the middle of two parallel-plate electrodes. After 90 s of RF treatment, the log reductions of S. Typhimurium and E. coli O157:H7 were 4.29 and 4.39 log CFU/g, respectively, in creamy peanut butter. RF treatment of chunky peanut butter for 90 s also significantly (P < 0.05) reduced levels of S. Typhimurium and E. coli O157:H7 by 4.55 log CFU/g and 5.32 log CFU/g. Color values and sensory characteristics of the RF treated peanut butter and crackers were not significantly (P > 0.05) different from the control. These results suggest that RF heating can be applied to control pathogens in peanut butter products without affecting quality.     

花生酱的营养及新型花生酱的研究进展

随着人们生活质量的提高,人们对于食物营养的要求也越来越高。由于花生酱的脂肪含量极高,不适于糖尿病、高血压等疾病的患者和老人食用,因此研发低脂、健康、营养的新型花生酱很重要。通过对花生酱制作工艺的调整,降低油脂含量以及补充或添加健康辅料,能显著改善花生酱的营养价值,这也成为花生酱营养改进的重要方向之一。本文对花生酱中脂肪、蛋白质等营养成分及新型花生酱的研究进展进行综述。未来新型花生酱的研发重点可能是通过原料筛选、增加添加剂、改善制作工艺等来调节肠道菌群平衡、增加其益生作用等方面。     

Alternative protein sources in Western diets: Food product development and consumer acceptance of spirulina-filled pasta

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is currently being increasingly researched for its usability and suitability in human nutrition. The inclusion of alternative protein sources, such as spirulina, in familiar products is a possible strategy to nudge consumers towards dietary change in Western societies. Filled pasta variants with three levels of spirulina-soy-extrudate in the filling (10%, 30% or 50%) were developed and investigated for their sensory characteristics and consumer liking. Recipe development was based on the concepts of flavor-flavor learning (beet-ginger or tomato) and masking (lemon-basil) to account for the musty and earthy notes of the alga. Consumer tests were conducted in Germany (n = 139), the Netherlands (n = 137) and France (n = 144), and conventional sensory profiling was accomplished with trained panelists (n = 12). Consumers preferred the lemon-basil flavor over tomato and beet-ginger flavored fillings. As expected, liking decreased with increased extrudate content, regardless of the flavor. For all flavors expected liking was higher than liking after product exposure; for the lemon-basil flavor the gap was the smallest. It was shown that low general food neophobia and familiarity with spirulina promoted consumer liking. The sensory profiling revealed that the spirulina-soy-extrudate content affected all sensory attributes identified across all flavors, but for the tomato flavor the most. Overall, this study confirms that it is important to consider differences in consumer motivation as well as the product’s conceptual and intrinsic sensory characteristics in new product development.     

花生的脂肪酸组成调查与花生油的真实性分析

为了调查部分花生和花生油的脂肪酸组成不符合现行国家标准GB/T 1534-2017《花生油》规定特征范围的油脂真实性,对广西本地种植采集的69份花生样品和从市场采集的40份花生样品的脂肪酸组成进行了研究.结果显示,有13份广西本地种植采集的花生样品和15份从市场采集的花生样品的脂肪酸组成不符合GB/T 1534-201...     

花生品种对花生酱风味及综合品质的影响

本实验选取7个不同品种的花生制取花生酱,对花生酱中挥发性风味成分的种类和含量进行检测,并结合感官评价、粒径、流变学特性、质构、色度等指标,对比分析花生品种对花生酱风味及综合品质的影响.结果表明,不同品种花生所制取花生酱中挥发性成分的种类和含量有较大差异,7种花生酱中杂环类物质总含量为1.318～9.537?mg/kg,...     

不同种类有机肥与钼肥配施对连作花生生长发育及产量、品质的影响

采用大田试验,研究增施有机肥和钼肥对连作花生生长发育及产量和品质的影响。结果表明,在合理施用氮磷钾肥基础上,增施有机肥和钼肥可以明显促进花生的生长发育和根瘤的形成,提高产量,改善品质性状。增施钼肥花生单株根瘤数增加4．8～9．5个,侧枝长和单株有效分枝数分别增加1．4～10．3cm、1．2～2．5条,产量提高6．3％～22．3％,植株钼积累量提高1．72～2．69倍。增施有机肥花生产量提高8．2％～15．0％,蛋白质和粗脂肪分别增加13．2％～27．9％和10．3％～20．4％,但不同有机肥间效果差异不显著。本试验最佳组合为：每公顷施饼肥1200kg＋钼肥播种。     

The effect of dietary poultry litter supplementation on beef chemical, cooking, and palatability properties and consumer acceptance

Twenty Holstein steers were randomly and equally allocated to two groups (treatment and control) at a mean weight of 334.3 kg and were backgrounded for 133 days and fed a finishing diet for 99 days under commercial conditions. Control animals received 97.1% corn silage, 2.6% canola meal, and 0.3% mineral mix during backgrounding and 72.6% corn silage, 3.9% canola meat, 23% barley and 0.2% mineral mix during finishing. Treated animals received 95.3% corn silage, 4.4% poultry litter, and 0.3% mineral mix during backgrounding and 62.1% corn silage, 5.6% poultry litter, 22% barley, and 0.2% mineral mix during finishing. The poultry litter was provided as a pelleted. At the end of the finishing period, all animals were harvested. After 144 h at 2 °C, the boneless longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscles were removed, cut into steaks (1.9 cm thick) and roasts, vacuum packaged, and frozen. A steak adjacent to the 13th thoracis vertebra of alternate carcass sides was displayed under simulated retail conditions for 4 days and then analyzed for moisture and fat content. A steak immediately posterior to the 13th thoracis vertebra of alternate carcass sides was evaluated by an experienced trained six-member laboratory panel for palatability attributes. The steak immediately posterior to the steak used for sensory evaluation was used for shear force evaluation. A roast constituting the reminder of the longissimus lumborum muscle was used to obtain complete flavour and texture profiles. Total cooking losses were determined and cooking times were recorded for both steaks and roasts. All remaining steaks (1180) were distributed at random to households to determine consumer acceptance. Treated samples were essentially indistinguishable from control samples in both palatability and consumer acceptance, indicating poultry litter supplements can be utilized in feedlot rations for cattle without compromising either palatability or consumer acceptance.     

Probiotic foods: consumer perception and attitudes

The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception and the attitudes towards probiotic foods of the population in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Four hundred and twenty (100.0%) people were interviewed in small-, medium- and large-sized supermarkets located in various parts of the city of Rio de Janeiro. One hundred and twenty-two (29.05%) people defined probiotic foods correctly. Ninety-one (21.67%) were unable to mention a single example of a probiotic food. The results of this study indicate the need for an elementary easy-to-understand educational programme using accessible language in order to fix the concepts related to these products.