IMPROVING FOOD THERMAL PROCESSING: A DEATH-TIME STUDY ON PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. AGUILAR ◽  
V. VALENCIA ◽  
O. OCHOA ◽  
B. KLOTZ
Author(s):  
Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye ◽  
Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu

This review assesses heterocyclic amines (HCAs) formation and mitigation in processed meat and meat products. HCAs are formed when amino acids react with creatine during thermal processing of meat and meat products. The formation of HCAs depends on various factors, including the temperature and cooking time, fat contents, and the presence of HCA precursors, such as water, and lipids, meat marinating. Additional factors that could promote HCA formation are pH, meat type and ingredients added during cooking such as antioxidants, amino acids, ions, fat, and sugars that help in the production of HCAs. 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP), 2-amino-3,8 dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline (MeIQx), 2-amino-3,4,8-trimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline (4,8-DiMeIQx), IQ, and MeIQ are HCAs of importance because of their link to cancer in humans. Over 25 different HCAs have been identified in processed food up to date. Out of this nine of the HCAs belong to possible carcinogens (group 2B) while one is grouped as a probable carcinogen (group 2A) in humans. To mitigate HCA generation during heat processing, different techniques have been used which include multiple recipes, adjustments of thermal processing conditions, the use of flavourings in case of meat, pre-treatments like microwave application, as well as application of antioxidants whether natural occurring and artificial ones.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babiker Yagoub Abdulkair ◽  
Amin O. Elzupir ◽  
Abdulaziz S. Alamer

An accurate IPC-UV method was developed and validated for the determination of nitrite (NI) and nitrate (NA) in meat products. The best separation was achieved on a phenyl-hexyl column (150 mm × 4.6 mm, 3 µm) with a mobile phase composed of 25% acetonitrile and 75% buffer (2 mM disodium hydrogen phosphate and 3 mM tetrabutylammonium bromide, pH = 4). Eluents were monitored at 205 nm. Linearity ranges were 1.86 × 10−6–7.5 µg·ml−1 and 0.09–5.0 µg·ml−1 for NI and NA, respectively. The correlation coefficients were greater than 0.999 for NI and NA. This method was applied to a number of processed meat products in Riyadh (n = 155). NI ranged from 1.78 to 129.69 mg·kg−1, and NA ranged from 0.76 to 96.64 mg·kg−1. Results showed extensive use of NI and NA; however, concentrations were within the legal limit of Saudi Arabia except for one sample. Further, the risk assessment and dietary exposure have been estimated for both NI and NA.


1999 ◽  
Vol 62 (10) ◽  
pp. 1115-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. HEUVELINK ◽  
J. T. M. ZWARTKRUIS-NAHUIS ◽  
R. R. BEUMER ◽  
D E. de BOER

In 1996 and 1997, 2,941 fresh and processed meat products obtained from supermarkets and butcher shops in The Netherlands were examined for the presence of verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli of serogroup O157 (O157 VTEC). Additionally, the fate of O157 VTEC in raw meat products stored at low temperatures and the effect of different additives were evaluated. O157 VTEC strains were isolated from 6 (1.1%) of 571 samples of raw minced beef, 2 (0.5%) of 402 samples of raw minced mixed beef and pork, 1 (1.3%) of 76 samples of raw minced pork, 1 (0.3%) of 393 samples of other raw pork products, and 1 (0.3%) of 328 samples of cooked or fermented ready-to-eat meats. Other raw beef products (n = 223) and meat samples originating from poultry (n = 819), sheep or lamb (n = 46), or wild animals (n = 83) were all found to be negative for O157 VTEC. For the survival experiments we used tartaar (minced beef with a fat content of less than 10%) and filet americain (tartaar mixed with a mayonnaise-based sauce [80 to 20%]). The O157 VTEC strain tested was able to survive in tartaar and filet americain stored at −20, 0, 5, or 7°C for 3 days. At both 7 and at 15°C, O157 VTEC counts in tartaar and filet americain remained virtually unchanged throughout a storage period of 5 days. Addition of acetic acid (to pH 4.0), sodium lactate (1 and 2% [wt/wt]), or components of the lactoperoxidase–thiocyanate–hydrogen peroxide system to filet americain did not result in a reduction of viable O157 VTEC cells during storage at 7 or 15°C. It was concluded that raw meat contaminated with O157 VTEC will remain a hazard even if the meat is held at low or freezing temperatures.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelazeem M. Algammal ◽  
Mahmoud E. Elsayed ◽  
Hany R. Hashem ◽  
Hazem Ramadan ◽  
Norhan S. Sheraba ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Meat-products are considered an enriched media for mycotoxins. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of toxigenic Aspergillus species in processed meat samples, HPLC-quantitative measurement of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A residues, and molecular sequencing of aflR1 and pks genes. One hundred and twenty processed beef meat specimens (basterma, sausage, and minced meat; n = 40 for each) were collected from Ismailia Province, Egypt. Samples were prepared for total mold count, isolation, and identification of Aspergillus species. All samples were analyzed for the production of both Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A mycotoxins by HPLC. Molecular identification of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus ochraceus was performed using PCR amplification of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region; furthermore, the aflR1 and pks genes were sequenced. Results The total mold count obtained from sausage samples was the highest one, followed by minced meat samples. The prevalence of A. flavus was (15%), (7.5%), and (10%), while the prevalence of A. ochraceus was (2.5%), (10%), and (0%) in the examined basterma, sausage, and minced meat samples, respectively. Using PCR, the ITS region was successfully amplified in all the tested A. flavus and A. ochraceus strains. Aflatoxin B1 was detected in six basterma samples (15%). Moreover, the ochratoxin A was detected only in four sausage samples (10%). The aflR1 and pks genes were amplified and sequenced successfully and deposited in the GenBank with accession numbers MF694264 and MF694264, respectively. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report concerning the HPLC-Molecular-based approaches for the detection of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in processed beef meat in Egypt. The production of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in processed meat constitutes a public health threat. Aflatoxin B1 is commonly associated with basterma samples. Moreover, ochratoxin A was detected frequently in sausage samples. The routine inspection of mycotoxins in processed meat products is essential to protect human consumers.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (19) ◽  
pp. 322-324
Author(s):  
E.A. Zvereva ◽  
A.V. Zherdev ◽  
B.B. Dzantiev

Methods have been developed to control the content of non-meat components (connective tissue of animals, eggs, soy) in processed meat products, based on enzyme immunoassay of biomarker proteins – collagen, ovalbumin, soybean trypsin inhibitor.


2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. B. Jegede ◽  
O. A. Ogunwole ◽  
A. B. Omojola

Consumption of processed meat products has greatly increased due to availability and accessibility of ready to eat meat products. Despite increased patronage of ready to eat meat products, food safety implication of processed ready-to-eat-meat products is of global concern. Against this background, this study was aimed at assessing the quality and safety of processed ready to eat meat products sold in Ibadan. Samples of asun, suya and kundi were randomly collected from four selected markets in Ibadan metropolis and subjected to chemical analyses. The total cholesterol content in suya (1538.00 mg/100mg) was significantly higher (P<0.05) than in asun (1277.60 mg/100mg) and kundi (1277.60 mg/100mg). Kundi had significantly (P<0.005) higher crude protein (70.66 %) and ether extract (23.42 %) than asun with 20.17 % and 10.85 % ether extract, respectively. Lipid peroxidation of suya (6.18 mg/MDA/kg) at day 28 was significantly higher (P<0.05) than kundi (4.50 mg/MDA/kg) and asun (4.19 mg/MDA/kg). The total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (TPAH) was 5.31μg/kg in suya, 2.02μg/kg in asun and 1.55μg/kg in kundi. The total heterocyclic aromatic amine (THAA) was 51.66 ng/g in suya, 28.12 ng/g in asun and 23.70 ng/g in kundi. The total heterotrophic bacteria count in suya (28.17 ×10-3cfu/g) was higher than in kundi (11.19 ×10-3cfu/g) and asun (3.99×10-3cfu/g). Therefore, safe keeping and quality of suya in Ibadan metropolis was low based on the above parameters measured.


Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emalie Sparks ◽  
Clare Farrand ◽  
Joseph Santos ◽  
Briar McKenzie ◽  
Kathy Trieu ◽  
...  

High sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Australia, the best estimate of sodium intake is 3840 mg sodium/day, almost double the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline (2000 mg/day), and processed meats contribute approximately 10% of daily sodium intake to the diet. This study assessed the median sodium levels of 2510 processed meat products, including bacon and sausages, available in major Australian supermarkets in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2017, and assessed changes over time. The median sodium content of processed meats in 2017 was 775 mg/100 g (interquartile range (IQR) 483–1080). There was an 11% reduction in the median sodium level of processed meats for which targets were set under the government’s Food and Health Dialogue (p < 0.001). This includes bacon, ham/cured meat products, sliced luncheon meat and meat with pastry categories. There was no change in processed meats without a target (median difference 6%, p = 0.450). The new targets proposed by the current government’s Healthy Food Partnership capture a larger proportion of products than the Food and Health Dialogue (66% compared to 35%) and a lower proportion of products are at or below the target (35% compared to 54%). These results demonstrate that voluntary government targets can drive nutrient reformulation. Future efforts will require strong government leadership and robust monitoring and evaluation systems.


Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caterina Villa ◽  
Mónica B. M. V. Moura ◽  
Joana Costa ◽  
Isabel Mafra

Lupine and soybean are important technological aids for the food industry. However, they are also capable of inducing severe allergic reactions in food-sensitized/allergic individuals. In this context, this work intended to study the combined effects of thermal processing and food matrix on the immunoreactivity of lupine and soybean proteins used as ingredients in bakery and meat products, respectively. For this purpose, the effects of baking, mild oven cooking, and autoclaving on the protein profiles were evaluated, using model mixtures simulating the production of lupine-containing breads and soybean-containing cooked hams/sausages, by native- and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), and immunoblotting using specific antibodies. The results showed that lupine gamma-conglutin immunoreactivity was slightly decreased in wheat flour mixtures compared to rice, but it was more pronounced in baked products. In meat mixtures, substantial protein fragmentation was noted after autoclaving, with decreased immunoreactivity of soybean trypsin inhibitor. The analysis of 22 commercial products enabled the identification of lupine gamma-conglutin in four bakery samples and soybean trypsin-inhibitor in five sausages, and further differentiated autoclaved from other milder thermally treated products. Generally, the immunoreactivity of target proteins was reduced by all the tested thermal treatments, though at a higher extent after autoclaving, being slightly altered by the food matrix.


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