scholarly journals Application of active films with natural extract for beef hamburger preservation

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Jeannine Bonilla Lagos ◽  
Paulo José do Amaral Sobral

ABSTRACT: Edible chitosan-based films, in pure form (CH100), or blended with gelatin (GEL50:CH50), with and without boldo extract (B) were prepared. The oxygen permeability of the films, as well as color changes and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities on beef hamburgers samples were evaluated. CH100+B film exhibited optimal oxygen barrier properties (6.40±0.170cc-mL/[m²-day]), and this value was significantly increased in blended films (GEL50:CH50+B = 12.99±1.50cc-mL/[m²-day]) (P<0.05). All films provoked color changes in hamburger samples during storage, and the samples covered with CH100+B film showed a lower brightness and a higher redness. All films effectively protected beef hamburger from lipid oxidation, and boldo extract incorporation in pure and blended films enabled significant protection, when compared to the control sample (155.78±0.85meq O2/kg) (P<0.05). Finally, all films proved to be effective in microbial growth control, suggesting that these films are an effective alternative in improving food safety and quality of fresh meat.

1970 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. L. Baran ◽  
A. A. Kraft ◽  
H. W. Walker

Fresh hamburger was packaged under vacuum or in air in films having different oxygen permeability and stored in a display case at 5 C for 30 days. Bacon was packaged with a laminated material, under vacuum, in air or carbon dioxide, and similarly stored. Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial counts were made at various intervals. In addition, bacon was examined for Clostridium perfringens and lactobacilli. Color changes also were evaluated. Bacterial numbers increased on hamburger with either packaging method. However, growth of aerobes on vacuum-packaged meat was slower than growth on meat packaged in air. Anaerobes increased in numbers in hamburgers in evacuated packages after 3 days in storage and after 6 days in meat in unevacuated packages. Packaging bacon in carbon dioxide resulted in reduction of total numbers of aerobes and lactobacilli. Few C. perfringens were recovered. Color retention was improved for as long as 30 days with either vacuum or CO2 packaging, as compared with air controls. In general, growth of anaerobes occurred earlier on fresh meat packaged under vacuum than in air; the converse was true for aerobic bacteria. Carbon dioxide inhibited bacterial growth on packaged bacon and provided good color retention during storage.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Hashemi Gahruie ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Hashem Hosseini ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Taghavifard ◽  
Mohammad Hadi Eskandari ◽  
Mohammad-Taghi Golmakani ◽  
...  

In this study, the oxidative stability of beef burgers incorporated with Shirazi thyme, cinnamon, and rosemary extracts was compared with that of BHT-incorporated and antioxidant-free samples. The chemical composition, TBARS, metmyoglobin, pH, color, and microbial and sensory characteristics were evaluated during storage at −18°C for 2 months. The results indicated that Shirazi thyme and cinnamon extracts did not change the colorimetric properties significantly (P<0.05). Incorporating natural antioxidants led to a significant (P<0.05) reduction in TBARS (36.58–46.34%) and metmyoglobin (16.25–18.47%) as compared to control. Except for the control sample, total microbial counts of burgers were lower than the maximum allowed limit. Burgers formulated with Shirazi thyme revealed the lowest amount of total count. Regarding the sensory characteristics, the overall acceptability of different samples decreased in the order of cinnamon > BHT > Shirazi thyme > rosemary > control. Finally, the results showed that these plant extracts can be utilized as an alternative to synthetic antioxidants in formulation of burgers.


Fermentation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Nsengumuremyi ◽  
Parise Adadi ◽  
Maria Ukolova ◽  
Nadezhda Barakova

Barley and other cereal grains can be used in the production of ethanol. The quality and safety of the grains utilized have enormous effects on the overall yield and quality of the final product (ethanol). Therefore, the present paper seeks to elucidate the antimicrobial activities of ultradisperse humic sapropel suspensions (UDHSS) on barley, wort, fermentation, and the quality of the final product. A standard microbiological method was used to assess the biocidal activities. Physicochemical parameters and volatile compounds were determined. Treated samples exhibited least microbial growth (for grain: 1.145 ± 0.120 × 104 cfu/g) when compared to the control (3.425 ± 0.33 × 105 cfu/g). Mash from the treated sample had less Free Amino Nitrogen (35.14 ± 0.02 mg/L) than the control experiment (41.42 ± 0.01). However, the levels of °Brix and Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) were unaffected by the UDHSS treatments. After the chromatographic analysis, it was revealed that the barley distillate obtained from treated grains had high volatiles concentration when compared to the control experiment. The volume of the methanol quantified in the distillate was low, and hence safe, and might find applications in the food industries or in domestic consumption after rectification.


e-Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 038-046
Author(s):  
Xu Yan ◽  
Wanru Zhou ◽  
Xiaojun Ma ◽  
Binqing Sun

Abstract In this study, a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) modified with nano-montmorillonite biocomposite (MMT/PHBH) was fabricated by solution-casting method. The results showed that the addition of MMT increased the crystallinity and the number of spherulites, which indicated that MMT was an effective nucleating agent for PHBH. The maximum decomposition peak of the biocomposites moved to a high temperature and residue presented an increasing trend. The biocomposites showed the best thermal stability at 1 wt% MMT. Compared with PHBH, 182.5% and 111.2% improvement in elastic modulus and tensile strength were obtained, respectively. Moreover, the oxygen permeability coefficient and the water vapor permeability of MMT/PHBH biocomposites decreased by 43.9% and 6.9%, respectively. It was also found that the simultaneous enhancements on the crystallizing, thermal stability, mechanical, and barrier properties of biocomposites were mainly caused by the formation of intercalated structure between PHBH and MMT.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Fatemah B. Alsalman ◽  
Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy

Chickpea cooking water (CCW), known as aquafaba, has potential as a replacement for egg whites due to its emulsion and foaming properties which come from the proteins and starch that leach out from chickpeas into the cooking water. High pressure (HP) processing has the ability to modify the functional characteristics of proteins. It is hypothesized that HP processing could favorably affect the functional properties of CCW proteins by influencing their structure. The objective of this study to evaluate the effect of HP treatment on the associated secondary structure, emulsion properties and thermal characteristics of CCW proteins. A central composite rotatable design is used with pressure level (227–573 MPa) and treatment time (6–24 min) as HP variables, and concentration of freeze dried CCW aquafaba powder (11–29%) as product variable, and compared to untreated CCW powder. HP improves aquafaba emulsion properties compared to control sample. HP reduces protein aggregates by 33.3%, while β-sheets decreases by 4.2–87.6% in which both correlated to increasing protein digestibility. α-helices drops by 50%. It affects the intensity of some HP treated samples, but not the trend of bands in most of them. HP treatment decreases Td and enthalpy because of increasing the degree of denaturation.


Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1374
Author(s):  
Guotian Wang ◽  
Yunpeng Liu ◽  
Huimin Yong ◽  
Shuai Zong ◽  
Changhai Jin ◽  
...  

Pork is perishable due to oxidation and microbial spoilage. Edible coating based on biopolymers and phenolic compounds is an effective way to preserve the quality of pork. In this study, ferulic acid-grafted-CS (ferulic acid-g-CS) with strong antioxidant and antimicrobial activities was synthesized through a carbodiimide-mediated coupling reaction. The obtained ferulic acid-g-CS was used as an edible coating material for fresh pork. The effect of ferulic acid-g-CS coating on the quality of pork during storage was investigated at 4 °C for 8 days. As compared to the uncoated pork, pork coated with CS and ferulic acid-g-CS showed lower total viable counts, total volatile basic nitrogen values, pH values, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and drip losses. Besides, pork coated with CS and ferulic acid-g-CS presented more compact microstructures than the uncoated pork at the eighth day. Sensory evaluation assay showed pork coated with CS and ferulic acid-g-CS had better color, odor, and over acceptance in comparison with the uncoated pork. Ferulic acid-g-CS coating, due to its relatively higher antioxidant and antimicrobial activities compared to CS coating, had a better performance in refrigerated pork preservation. Ferulic acid-g-CS coating effectively extended the shelf life of refrigerated pork to 7 days. This study revealed ferulic acid-g-CS coating was a promising technology for refrigerated pork preservation.


Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Jun-Jie Xing ◽  
Dong-Hui Jiang ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Xiao-Na Guo ◽  
Ke-Xue Zhu

Humidity-controlled dehydration (HCD) was innovatively applied in this paper to control the growth of microorganisms in fresh wet noodles (FWN). Effects of HCD treatment with different temperatures (40, 60 or 80 °C), relative humidity (RH, 50%, 70% or 90%) and treatment time (5–32 min) on the total plate count (TPC), the shelf-life, and qualities of FWN were investigated. The results showed that HCD reduced the initial microbial load on the fresh noodles and extended the shelf-life up to 14–15 days under refrigeration temperature (10 °C). A 1.39 log10 CFU/g reduction for the initial TPC was achieved after HCD treatment at the temperature of 60 °C and RH of 90%. HCD with higher RH had a more positive influence on quality improvement. The L* values, the apparent stickiness, and the cooking properties of the noodle body were improved by HCD while good sensory and texture quality of noodles were still maintained after the dehydration process.


2021 ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
Twamoghna De ◽  
Purushottam Kumar ◽  
Jayati Pal

The study was done to formulate a drink from an old medicinal herb and retain all the potential benets with a new taste and avor. For this an herbal drink was formulated and its quality ascertained. In the rst part of the study, syrup was prepared from the raw leaves of the herb with addition of acids and avors. Then this syrup was diluted further followed by carbonation with 1:3 ratio of soda water and bottled. Three samples were prepared namely, T1 (same as previous but with 1:3 ratio carbonation and dividing the sample hot lled and cold lled ). In the next part, prepared samples were subjected to sensory evaluation,chemical and microbial analysis when fresh and 0 after regular intervals at room temperature (27±1 °C) and refrigerated temperature (below 7 C). Microbial analysis of the product was done to check the quality of the herbal drink and self-life of the product. The control sample T1 cold lled was the most acceptable due to its unique taste and avor, followed by sample T1( hot lled) . The present study entailed to conclude that preparation of a drink with B. monnieri leaf extracts gives a new taste and avor with high nutritional values. This drink can be stored safe for nearly a month if carbonated and storage at refrigerated 0 temperature (below 5 C).


2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
A.S. Shabaev ◽  
S.Yu. Khashirova ◽  
A.K. Mikitaev ◽  
I.V. Musov ◽  
A.L. Slonov

The diffusion cell to a Tsvet-800 chromatograph for determining the gas permeability of polymeric materials has been optimised. The oxygen permeability and the carbon dioxide permeability of polymer composites based on polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate have been studied. The optimum compositions, combining high barrier properties and a low acetaldehyde content, have been found.


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