scholarly journals The Use of Natural Curing on Beef Products

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Eko Saputro

Efforts to control meat spoilage, safety and palatability in the production of meat products become essential for humans. These control efforts should keep good quality of meat products at ambient temperature. Curing using NaNO<sub>2</sub> is one of meat preservation techniques. However, the Indonesian Agency for National Standardization prohibits the use of sodium nitrite (NaNO<sub>2</sub>) in the organic food production process due to its negative effect on health and food safety. Therefore, substitutes of NaNO<sub>2</sub> as natural curing agent and supported technologies have to be found. This article discusses the curing process using curing agents in the form of nitrate from natural resources and a starter culture for reducing nitrate to nitrite. The addition of accelerators in the form of reductant and acidulant from natural or organic resources is also required to enhance curing process. Natural curing processes of beef products have been proven to produce similar meat quality of sensory, physico-chemical, and microbiological characteristics with curing process using NaNO<sub>2</sub>.

1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esam M. Ahmed ◽  
Roger L. West

Abstract Beef chuck and plate cuts obtained from U.S.D.A. utility grade carcass were mixed and ground through a 0.318 cm plate. The ground meat was extended with extruded and non-extruded defatted peanut meal. Hydrated defatted peanut meal was added at the rate of 20 and 30 parts to 80 and 70 parts of the ground meat, respectively. All treatments were formulated to contain 20% fat in the final patty and loaf products. Extruded and non-extruded meat products were stored at −18 C for periods up to 6 weeks. All quality evaluations were conducted on cooked meat products. Ground meat patties and loaves extended with non-extruded peanut meal exhibited similar cooking losses to those either extended with extruded peanut meal or 100% beef products. Control meat products stored for 4 weeks or longer required larger forces to shear than the non-stored patties. Freezing storage of the extended meat products did not result in a change of shearing forces. These forces were similar to the shearing force exhibited by freshly prepared products. Trained sensory panelists indicated that extended meat patties were more tender and less cohesive than non-extended patties. However, sensory acceptability tests indicated similar acceptability ratings for the extended and non-extended meat patties and loaves.


2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 485-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.R. Ramirez ◽  
R. Cava

The effect of raw material characteristics (longissimus dorsi and biceps femoris) on dry-cured loin and ham quality from three different Iberian · Duroc genotypes was studied: GEN1: ♂ Iberian · ♀ Duroc1, GEN2: ♂ Duroc1 · ♀ Iberian; GEN3: ♂ Duroc2 · ♀ Iberian. GEN1 and GEN2 are reciprocal crosses, while the difference between GEN2 and GEN3 is the Duroc sire line. The line Duroc1 (DU1) was selected for the manufacture of dry-cured meat products, whereas the line Duroc2 (DU2) was selected for meat production with low carcass fat. Raw material and dry-cured meat products did not differ between reciprocal crosses (GEN1 vs. GEN2). However, the genotype of the Duroc sire line affected the quality of meat and dry-cured meat products. GEN1 and GEN2 had higher adipogenic nature and higher postmortem pH than GEN3, and as a result, these dry-cured meat products had better instrumental and sensory quality than those from GEN3. By contrast, meat from GEN3 had lower pH, fat content, and oxidative stability which decreased the quality of dry-cured meat products. Therefore, there was a close connection between raw material and dry-cured meat products quality as it was affected by characteristics related to the genotype such as the adipogenic character and meat quality traits associated with pH.


Krmiva ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Gordana Dimitrovska ◽  
Katerina Bojkovska ◽  
Borche Makarijoski ◽  
Vesna Karapetkovska - Hristova ◽  
Aleksandra Grozdanovska

This study is based on analyzing physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of ewe milk from three different regions, which is used as a raw material in dairy industry of North Macedonia. All milk samples (n=123) were collected on dairy reception points of dairy industry in Pelagonia region, in a period of six (6) months. The average values for chemical composition of milk were in the range as follows: 6.83±0.22% to 7.68±0.36% for milk fat, 5.52±0.09% to 6.06±0.23% for proteins, 4.62±0.08% to 4.79±0.05% for lactose, 11.16±0.11% to 1.51±0.24% for non-fat dry matter (NFDM), -0.561 to -0.543oC for freezing point and 8.61±0.4 oSH to 8.88±0.47oSH for titrable acidity. The microbiological and hygienic status of examined ewe milk samples was of poor hygienic quality. The average value of the examined samples for somatic cell count ranged from 753.333 cfu/mL to 1.125.000 cfu/mL and the average number of total bacteria count was from 532.444 cfu/mL to 1.986.222 cfu/mL.


Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1505
Author(s):  
Micaela Álvarez ◽  
María J. Andrade ◽  
Carmen García ◽  
Juan J. Rondán ◽  
Félix Núñez

Enterococcus faecium SE920, Debaryomyces hansenii FHSCC 253H, Penicillium chrysogenum CECT 20922, producer of the antifungal protein PgAFP, and this protein itself have previously been proposed to control toxigenic molds in dry-cured meat products. However, their effects on the usual microbial population, and the sensory characteristics of these foods, have not yet been evaluated. The aim of this study was to assess the viability of the inoculation of these protective cultures, and their impact on the quality of dry-cured fermented sausages. These microorganisms were co-inoculated with a native desirable population (Penicillium nalgiovense, P. chrysogenum, D. hansenii, and Staphylococcus vitulinus) in a dry-cured fermented sausage (salchichón)-based medium in the presence and absence of PgAFP. Macroscopically, the biocontrol candidates did not produce relevant changes in the growth of the native population, enabling their coexistence. However, PgAFP causes the alteration of the hyphae structure in desirable molds. Thus, PgAFP was discarded for use on the surface of raw dry-cured fermented sausages (salchichón) in the pilot plant. The used biocontrol agents did not negatively affect the physico-chemical parameters of the dry-cured fermented sausages (salchichón) after ripening, which showed the typical volatile profile and odor. Thus, the application of E. faecium SE920, D. hansenii FHSCC 253H, and P. chrysogenum CECT 20922 as protective cultures against toxigenic molds during the ripening of dry-cured fermented sausages does not modify their typical sensorial quality.


2021 ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Альмира Маратовна Галимова ◽  
Фарида Харисовна Смольникова ◽  
Ермек Кыдырбаевич Конганбаев ◽  
Элеонора Курметовна Окусханова ◽  
Гульнара Есенжановна Тулькебаева ◽  
...  

В данной статье рассмотрены аспекты разработки творожного продукта с улучшенным витаминным составом и повышенной пищевой ценностью. Обоснована актуальность разработки продукта и подбор растительных компонентов. В качестве растительных ингредиентов выбраны дикорастущие ягоды, такие как клюква и брусника. Показано содержание витаминов в клюкве, бруснике и твороге. Обоснованы выбор бактериальной закваски для производства творога. Разработано 5 рецептур с разным количественным содержанием пюре из клюквы и брусники. Проведено сравнение физико-химического состава рецептур и проведена их органолептическая оценка по 10-балльной шкале. Используя полученные результаты, были разработаны рецептура и технология творожной массы с растительными компонентами. Составлен банк показателей качества и безопасности творожного продукта. Творожный продукт исследован на показатели пищевой безопасности, такие как содержание токсичных элементов, радионуклидов, пестицидов, антибиотиков, микотоксинов, а также проведена санитарно-микробиологическая проверка. Сделаны выводы о проделанной работе. This article discusses the aspects of the development of a cottage cheese product with an improved vitamin composition and enriched nutritional value. The relevance of product development and the selection of plant components is justified. Wild berries, such as cranberry and red bilberry, are selected as vegetable ingredients. The content of vitamins in cranberry, red bilberry and cottage cheese is shown. The choice of bacterial starter culture for the production of cottage cheese is justified. 5 different formulations with various quantitative content of puree from cranberry and red bilberry have been developed. The physico-chemical composition of the formulations was compared and their organoleptic evaluation was carried out using 10-point scale. Using these results, a formulation and technology of cottage cheese product with vegetable components were developed. A bank of indicators of the quality and safety of the product has been compiled. The product was examined for food safety indicators, such as the content of toxic elements, radionuclides, pesticides, antibiotics, mycotoxins, and a sanitary and microbiological check was also carried out. Conclusions are drawn about the work done.


2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-199
Author(s):  
Hendronoto Arnoldus Walewangko Lengkey ◽  
Balia Roostita Lobo

AbstractIn this paper, we evaluated the effect of certain oils or fats (corn oil, margarine and beef fat) on the physico-chemical, microbiological characteristics and sensory quality of native chicken and rabbit sausages as low fat sausages. The sausages were evaluated by physicochemical analysis of pH, aw, moisture content, protein and fat, TPC and Salmonella as microbiological characteristics, as well as flavor, juiciness and overall acceptability as sensory quality, and with regards to diversification of meat products in Indonesia. Three formulations for native chicken (FA) and rabbit (FB) sausages were prepared: FA1 and FB1 (with 10% corn oil); FA2 and FB2 (with 10% margarine): FA3 and FB3 (with 10% beef fat). Results indicated no significant difference (p<0.05) between the pH and aw values of native chicken and rabbit sausages using different fat sources. The moisture content was significantly different (p<0.05) both between the native chicken and rabbit sausages and the types of fat source (corn oil, margarine and beef fat) added. No effect on protein content was found both in native chicken and rabbit sausages. The lowest fat content was found in rabbit sausages (18.79 + 0.70%) where corn oil was added as a fat source. Lowest TPC was also observed. Salmonella were not detected in any of the sausage groups. There was no significant difference (p<0.05) in various sensory attributes. In conclusion, native chicken and rabbit meat seems to be a suitable alternative for low fat sausages production, particularly with corn oil as fat source.


1983 ◽  
Vol 46 (11) ◽  
pp. 997-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES L. SMITH ◽  
SAMUEL A. PALUMBO

Use of starter cultures in meat products is reviewed, with emphasis on the types of microorganisms employed for production of various products, and the effect of starter cultures on food safety. Desirable starter culture characteristics are identified, and the effect of fermentation on the nutritive quality of meats is considered. Food safety aspects of starter culture use discussed include the effects on survival of viruses, trichinae, and pathogenic bacteria, and on the control of mycotoxin, nitrosamine, and pressor amine contamination.


2019 ◽  
pp. 86-92
Author(s):  
Mirela Ilicic ◽  
Maja Bjekic ◽  
Spasenija Milanovic ◽  
Vladimir Vukic ◽  
Katarina Kanuric ◽  
...  

The quality of fresh cheese produced with the addition of traditional starter culture and kombucha inoculum have been investigated in this study. Fresh cheese was produced from milk with 3% fat content. The traditional starter culture FD-DVS XPL-1 (Chr. Hansen A/S, Denmark) and kombucha inoculum cultivated on black tea were applied for production two different fresh cheese samples. Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of fresh cheese products were tested after production. The cheese yield of fresh cheese with traditional starter culture was higher compare to fresh cheese with kombucha inoculum. The obtained results showed significant differences in physicochemical properties and sensory characteristics between cheeses.


Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Patarata ◽  
Margarida Novais ◽  
Maria João Fraqueza ◽  
José António Silva

Meat products are potential vehicles for transmitting foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes. We aimed to evaluate (1) the effect of the meat’s initial natural microbiota on Salmonella, S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes growth and survival in a batter to prepare a naturally fermented sausage, made with and without curing salts and wine (2) the effect of a lactic acid bacteria (LAB) starter culture and wine on the survival of the three pathogens during the manufacturing of a naturally fermented sausage made with meat with a low initial microbial load. The results revealed that the reduced contamination that is currently expected in raw meat is favorable for the multiplication of pathogens due to reduced competition. The inhibitory effect of nitrite and nitrate on Salmonella, S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes was confirmed, particularly when competition in meat was low. In any attempt to reduce or eliminate nitrite from naturally fermented sausages, the use of LAB starters should be considered to ensure an unfavorable competition environment for pathogens. In the experiment with naturally fermented sausage, chouriço, the reduction in aw strongly inhibited the challenged pathogens, particularly when a LAB starter culture and wine were used.


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