Sarcoplasmic proteins influence water-holding capacity of pork myofibrils

Water-holding capacity (WHC) is one of the main pork quality characteristics. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of (denaturation of) sarcoplasmic proteins on WHC. Myofibrils extracted from red, firm, non-exudative (‘normal’) and PSE (pale, soft, exudative) pork longissimus muscle were combined with sarcoplasmic extracts (with or without proteins) from PSE and normal pork longissimus samples. Weight increase of myofibrils (mg increase mg⁻¹ myofibrillar protein) was used as a measure of WHC. When combined with protein-containing sarcoplasmic extract from normal pork, WHC of myofibrils from PSE (2.6 mg mg⁻¹) and normal (2.8 mg mg⁻¹) pork was higher (P < 0.05) than when combined with sarcoplasmic extract from PSE meat (1.3 mg mg⁻¹ for PSE and 1.9 mg mg⁻¹ for normal myofibrils). Protein-free sarcoplasmic extracts were prepared by heating the extracts for 30 min at 80 °C. WHC of myofibrils combined with protein-free sarcoplasmic extract from PSE and normal pork was not significantly different. WHC of myofibrils combined with protein-free extract was lower than WHC of myofibrils combined with protein-containing extract. Ionic strength or pH could not explain the observed differences. It was concluded that sarcoplasmic proteins do influence WHC. The mechanism of this influence still needs to be determined. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Rate and extent of pH decline affect proteolysis of cytoskeletal proteins and water-holding capacity in pork

The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which early postmortem (PM) pH decline influences proteolysis of the intermediate filament protein desmin, the costameric proteins vinculin and talin and autolysis of μ-calpain in the longissimus muscle (LM) of pigs from two genetic lines. Based on the LM 3 h pH (H = 3 h pH of LM > 6.0; L = 3 h pH of LM pH < 5.7) PM, 10 carcasses per line and pH group were selected. The average 3 h pH within pH group was 6.23 (H) and 5.44 (L). The LM samples were collected 24, 48, 72, and 120 h PM and percent drip loss was measured after 1, 2, and 4 d of storage. Samples collected at 24, 48, 72, and 120 h PM were used to monitor desmin, vinculin, and talin degradation and samples collected at 24 h PM were used to determine the extent of μ-calpain autolysis by immunoblotting. Higher (P < 0.01) pH values at 45 min, 6 h, and 24 h PM and lower (P < 0.01) drip losses after 1, 2, and 4 d of storage were recorded in the H-compared to the L-group. Abundance of the 76 kDa μ-calpain autolysis product was greater (P < 0.01), proteolysis of talin at all measured time points and proteolysis of desmin after 24 and 48 h PM was greater (P ? 0.03) in the H-group than in the L-group. The current findings indicate activation rate of μ-calpain may be associated with proteolysis of desmin and talin and could play a role in the development of drip loss. The rate of early PM pH decline can partly explain the variation of desmin and talin degradation by affecting the activation of μ-calpain.     

Centrifugal drip is an accessible source for protein indicators of pork ageing and water-holding capacity

Achieving an improvement in water-holding capacity (WHC) of pork and a reduction in the incidence of pale, soft and exudative (PSE)- and dark, firm and dry (DFD)-like meat is a major challenge for the swine industry. Using proteomics, we sought to identify proteins associated with WHC and to monitor postmortem protein degradation. Twenty longissimus samples were categorised into WHC phenotypes. The centrifugal drip was subjected to SDS-PAGE and mass-spectrometry. Forty-four proteins were identified in the centrifugal drip proteome. Changes occurred in volume of five bands across the ageing period, with most significant changes representing increases between day 3 and day 7. Seven proteins were identified in these bands, most with functions in glycolysis. One band significantly differed in abundance across WHC phenotypes. Peptide signatures of the heat shock protein family were identified in this band.     

四种无磷持水物质对猪肉糜保水性的影响

采用单因素实验和正交实验的方法研究,并优化了四种无磷持水物质卡拉胶、山梨糖醇、大豆分离蛋白、海藻酸钠对猪肉糜及其制品保水性的影响。单因素实验结果表明：这四种无磷持水物质对增强猪肉糜及其制品的保水性均有一定的效果,且随着添加量的增加,解冻产品得率和蒸煮产品得率不断提高,即产品的出品率不断提高,但用量应适当,添加量过大,反...     

宰后肌肉蛋白质变化对冷却猪肉持水性的影响

对正常肉和PSE肉的蛋白质进行溶解性测定、DSC分析和SDS-PAGE电泳分析,结果显示,宰后1hPSE肉的肌浆蛋白和肌球蛋白的变性焓较低,宰后24h不同品质肉样间肌浆蛋白+肌球蛋白的变性焓、总蛋白变性焓和蛋白质溶解性存在明显差异。PSE肉的肌浆中45,40和22kDa蛋白质低于正常肉,而肌原纤维中100,25和24kDa蛋白质高于正常肉,225和16.6kDa低于正常肉。PSE肉的严重汁液流失是肌浆蛋白和肌球蛋白变性的结果,而宰后早期（6h前）的低pH是蛋白质变性的主要诱因;PSE肉蛋白质降解程度较高并和其严重的汁液流失有一定的关系。      

Protein denaturation and water-holding capacity in pork muscle

Summary. The water-holding capacity of the myofibrils from longissimus dorsi muscles of Large White pigs, selected on the basis of their rate of fall in pH post-mortem, has been compared with the ultimate pH, the protein extractability in M potassium chloride and the adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activities. It was found that any loss in water-holding capacity of the myofibrils could be attributed, mainly, to the extent of denaturation, occurring in the myofibrillar protein, as a result of a rapid fall in pH postmortem. It was also found that the ultimate pH had a small, but significant, influence on the water holding capacity.     

On the assessment of water-holding capacity of hot- vs cold-boned pork

The effects of time of boning and storage period on creatine kinase (CK) activity, transmission value, drip losses and water-holding capacity (WHC) measured by various methods was investigated. At 40 min post-mortem 30 pig carcasses with pH values > 6·2 in the loin were selected. The right loin of each carcass was hot boned and vacuum packaged immediately. The left loin was cold boned and packaged after overnight chilling at 2 ± 2°C. After 1, 5 and 12 days of storage at 0 ± 1°C, 10 hot- and cold-boned loins were unpacked and sampled. Time of boning did not affect drip losses. At 1 day post-mortem the CK activity was higher in hot- than in cold-boned pork. Sarcomere lengths were not affected by time of boning. The WHC was investigated by two controlled methods. A filter-paper press method was not sensitive enough to assess differences in WHC of hot- vs cold-boned pork. The results of a gravimetric method depended on the sample location. Results of the gravimetric test decreased with increasing storage periods. The results suggest that under the experimental conditions the chilling rates of hot-boned vs carcass-attached muscles were similar.     

Measuring water-holding capacity in pork musculature with a tensiometer

The water-holding capacity (WHC) of post-mortem porcine musculature is an important quality trait, and it is desirable for the industry to assess its variations ,for purposes of evaluating and processing pork products. There are several procedures to accurately determine WHC, but most are either too slow, too expensive or are impractical for commercial application. Since WHC is also important when examining the characteristics of soil, scientists routinely use an instrument called a tensiometer for this measurement. Therefore, we explored the potential application of this technique for assessing WHC in post-rigor pork muscle. The cost, potential speed and invasive application of the tensiometer in muscle were attractive characteristics. A sample (29) of pork loins, representing considerable variation in WHC were used to test the applicability of a commercial tensiometer. When tensiometer measurements were compared to 48 h drip loss, the results indicated the tensiometer could accurately detect the variations in free fluids expressed in muscle and that the procedure could be applied quickly and invasively without altering the commercial value of the product. However, particles (primarily protein and fat) in the muscle fluid became imbedded in the pores of the tensiometer ceramic tip, thus impairing the repeated use of the instrument. A plastic filter was developed to prevent clogging, but it could not be molded adequately to permit rapid insertion and removal for on-line measurements of WHC. Therefore, despite the various desirable features of the tensiometer, it failed to meet some requirements considered essential for further testing as a potential commercial, on-line procedure. First, the clogging problem must be resolved The study also indicated that the filter paper test would be more appropriate than the tensiometer for use in field tests to predict WHC when limited numbers of samples were to be tested.     

Use of electrical conductivity to predict water-holding capacity in post-rigor pork

This study was designed to re-examine the interrelationships among ultimate pH (pH_u), electrical conductivity (EC) and water-holding capacity (WHC), and to test if EC, using one of two EC instruments, and pH_u can be used to predict WHC. The % drip (PD) was used as measure of WHC. Forty-seven pork loins were classified either as PSE (pale, soft, exudative), RSE (reddish-pink, soft, exudative), RFN (reddish-pink, firm, non-exudative) or DFD (dark, firm, dry), based on L* values, PD and pH_u. The measurement of EC, conducted using the instrument developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-EC) was highly correlated to PD at 24 h post mortem (CD=66%), but the pH (NWK) measure of EC was not as highly related to WHC as UW-EC. The predictive value of pH_u and EC for WHC were similar. When 47 samples were divided into three different groups, such as low (< 2% drip), medium (2–6% drip) and high (> 6% drip) drip loss, UW-EC alone grouped 80% of the samples correctly. Thus, EC seemed to be an accurate predictor of WHC in pork muscle when measured at 24 h post mortem. It is conceivable that EC can be used independently, or with even better success in combination with pH_u, to classify WHC of pork carcasses.     

Effects of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin on the gel properties and water-holding capacity of pork batter

The effects of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin (0.1, 200, and 400 MPa) on the gel properties, water-holding capacity, and water mobility of pork batter were investigated. The high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin significantly increased (P < 0.05) the emulsion stability, cooking yield, hardness, springiness, chewiness, resilience, cohesiveness, the a^* and b^* values, and the G′ and G′′ values of pork batter at 80 °C, compared with those of 0.1 MPa-modified globulin. In contrast, the centrifugal loss and initial relaxation time of T_2b, T₂₁, and T₂₂ significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the microstructure was denser, and the voids were smaller and more uniform compared with those of 0.1 MPa-modified globulin. In addition, the sample with 11S globulin modified at 400 MPa had the best water-holding capacity, gel structure, and gel properties among the samples. Overall, the use of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin improved the gel properties and water-holding capacity of pork batter, especially under 400 MPa.     

Mechanisms of water-holding capacity of meat: The role of postmortem biochemical and structural changes

Unacceptable water-holding capacity costs the meat industry millions of dollars annually. However, limited progress has been made toward understanding the mechanisms that underlie the development of drip or purge. It is clear that early postmortem events including rate and extent of pH decline, proteolysis and even protein oxidation are key in influencing the ability of meat to retain moisture. Much of the water in the muscle is entrapped in structures of the cell, including the intra- and extramyofibrillar spaces; therefore, key changes in the intracellular architecture of the cell influence the ability of muscle cells to retain water. As rigor progresses, the space for water to be held in the myofibrils is reduced and fluid can be forced into the extramyofibrillar spaces where it is more easily lost as drip. Lateral shrinkage of the myofibrils occurring during rigor can be transmitted to the entire cell if proteins that link myofibrils together and myofibrils to the cell membrane (such as desmin) are not degraded. Limited degradation of cytoskeletal proteins may result in increased shrinking of the overall muscle cell, which is ultimately translated into drip loss. Recent evidence suggests that degradation of key cytoskeletal proteins by calpain proteinases has a role to play in determining water-holding capacity. This review will focus on key events in muscle that influence structural changes that are associated with water-holding capacity.     

The effect of conditioning on the myofibrillar proteins of pork muscle

Storage of pork muscle caused changes in the troponin complex of myofibrillar proteins. The changes were temperature dependent and progressive as conditioning proceeded. An alteration in actin also occurred but this became apparent only when myofibrils had been extracted with 5 mM Tris pH 8.2. About 60% of the proteins in an extract of myofibrils in 5 mM Tris pH 8.2 were bound to the precipitate formed with added F-actin. After conditioning of the pork muscle, the amount of proteins in a Tris extract which were bound to added F-actin was considerably reduced. Some of these changes were also observed in myofibrils which had been treated with a Ca²⁺ activated proteinase.     

The effect of various types of poultry pre- and post-rigor meats on emulsification capacity, water-holding capacity and cooking loss

In this study, the relationship between various kinds of poultry meat (quail, partridge, chicken and turkey) on pH, emulsification capacity, water-holding capacity and cooking loss was investigated. The effect of rigor state on pH, emulsification capacity, water-holding capacity and cooking loss was also determined. To investigate these parameters, immediately after slaughter and deboning, meat parts were submitted to both pre- and post-rigor analyses. The results indicated that the emulsification capacity of quail and chicken meat was higher than the values for partridge and turkey meat. Quail meat showed the highest water-holding capacity value in the post-rigor stage. The lowest cooking loss value was found in partridge meat, in both pre- and post-rigor stages. The state of rigor had a significant (P<0.05; P0.01) effect on pH and cooking loss values, respectively.     

挤压组织化对脱脂花生蛋白粉持水性和持油性的影响

采用挤压组织化方法加工花生脱脂蛋白粉,分析挤压组织化前后花生蛋白持水性和持油性的变化,探讨了挤压组织化对花生蛋白在不同蒸煮温度和蒸煮时间下持水性和持油性的影响规律。结果发现,挤压组织化前后花生蛋白粉的持水性随蒸煮温度的升高而增大,随蒸煮时间的延长先增大后减小,在40min时达到最大值;而持油性受蒸煮温度和蒸煮时间的影响不显著;挤压组织化对花生蛋白粉在各蒸煮条件下的持水性和持油性均影响显著(P<0.01)。     

The effect of simulated transport of fresh meats on their water-holding capacity as assessed by various methods

This study was designed to establish the effects of transport vibrations on the water-holding capacity of fresh non-stimulated veal and pork and electrically- and non-stimulated beef. Furthermore, drip production was followed during storage by various methods which were compared for their suitability in industrial practice and scientific research. During storage, the amount of drip increased, whilst the rate of drip formation decreased. Filter paper wetness measured at 1 day post mortem was positively correlated with drip lost over a period of 2 weeks of refrigerated storage in poly-ethylene bags (method 1) and poly-propylene containers (method 2). This suggests that the filter paper wetness test may be useful to predict drip loss of stored meat. Simulated transport did not result in higher drip losses, although a significant increase in filter paper wetness from the fresh cut surface of veal and pork was found, suggesting that transport affects the initial rate of drip production, but not the total amount of drip. In beef, transport simulation resulted in an increase in filter paper wetness from the surface of electrically-stimulated meat, stored for 1 or 2 weeks, indicating that fluid loss was elevated due to transport vibrations. However, this effect seemed to be related to the intrinsic water-holding capacity of the sample: meat with a low intrinsic water-holding capacity seemed to be more sensitive to transport vibrations than meat with a high intrinsic water-holding capacity.     

复合食品添加剂在猪肉保水及保鲜中的应用

研究将焦磷酸钠、三聚磷酸钠、壳聚糖3种不同功能的食品添加剂复合在一起,并应用在猪肉保水、保鲜实验中。结果确定,当复合食品添加剂焦磷酸钠(SAP)、三聚磷酸钠(STP)、壳聚糖的最佳配比为0.15%∶0.1%∶1%,最适添加量为2%,此时的保水保鲜效果为最佳。     

生鲜猪持水性的核磁共振研究

用低场核磁共振仪检测了宰后猪肉样品水分分布的变化情况.研究发现:肉中有三个明显的水分群,分别时应的横向弛豫时间是T21、T22、T23,其中T23积分面积与滴水损失之间的相关系数为-0.860.实验数据表明,LF-NMR的横向弛豫时间是研究持水性和水分分布的一种非常有效的方法.     

复合变性淀粉提高鸡胸肉保水率的研究

报道了利用复合变性淀粉提高鸡胸肉保水率的研究。通过单因素实验，分别研究了磷酸酯玉米淀粉、磷酸酯木薯淀粉、交联马铃薯淀粉、交联木薯淀粉、醋酸酯玉米淀粉添加量对胸肉的吸水率和失水率的影响。根据单因素实验结果，进行了正交实验，验证得出最优配方为磷酸酯玉米淀粉为0．4％，磷酸酯木薯淀粉为0．8％，交联马铃薯淀粉为0．5％，交联木薯淀粉为0．6％及醋酸酯玉米淀粉为0．06％。经过验证实验所得到的吸水率和失水率的数据分别为7．9％和13．8％。