scholarly journals Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1598
Author(s):  
Angelos Papadochristopoulos ◽  
Joseph P. Kerry ◽  
Narelle Fegan ◽  
Catherine M. Burgess ◽  
Geraldine Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Microbial Agents

Microbial food contamination is a major concern for consumers and food industries. Consumers desire nutritious, safe and “clean label” products, free of synthetic preservatives and food industries and food scientists try to meet their demands by finding natural effective alternatives for food preservation. One of the alternatives to synthetic preservatives is the use of natural anti-microbial agents in the food products and/or in the packaging materials. Meat and processed meat products are characteristic examples of products that are highly perishable; hence natural anti-microbials can be used for extending their shelf-life and enhancing their safety. Despite several examples of the successful application of natural anti-microbial agents in meat products reported in research studies, their commercial use remains limited. This review objective is to present an extensive overview of recent research in the field of natural anti-microbials, covering essential oils, plant extracts, flavonoids, animal-derived compounds, organic acids, bacteriocins and nanoparticles. The anti-microbial mode of action of the agents, in situ studies involving meat products, regulations and, limitations for usage and future perspectives are described. The review concludes that naturally derived anti-microbials can potentially support the meat industry to provide “clean label”, nutritious and safe meat products for consumers.

scholarly journals Natural Antioxidants from Endemic Leaves in the Elaboration of Processed Meat Products: Current Status

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1396
Author(s):  
Lidiana Velázquez ◽  
John Quiñones ◽  
Rommy Díaz ◽  
Mirian Pateiro ◽  
José Manuel Lorenzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Oxidation Stability ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Bidens Pilosa ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics

During the last few years, consumers’ demand for animal protein and healthier meat products has increased considerably. This has motivated researchers of the meat industry to create products that present healthier components while maintaining their safety, sensory characteristics, and shelf life. Concerning this, natural plant extracts have gained prominence because they can act as antioxidants and antimicrobials, increasing the stability and shelf life of processed meat products. It has been observed that the leaves of plant species (Moringa oleifera, Bidens pilosa, Eugenia uniflora, Olea europea, Prunus cerasus, Ribes nigrum, etc.) have a higher concentration and variety of polyphenols than other parts of the plants, such as fruits and stems. In Chile, there are two native berries, maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) and murtilla (Ugni molinae Turcz), that that stand out for their high concentrations of polyphenols. Recently, their polyphenols have been characterized, demonstrating their potential antioxidant and antimicrobial action and their bioactive action at cellular level. However, to date, there is little information on their use in the elaboration of meat products. Therefore, the objective of this review is to compile the most current data on the use of polyphenols from leaves of native plants in the elaboration of meat products and their effect on the oxidation, stability, and organoleptic characteristics during the shelf life of these products.

Non-Thermal Food Preservation Methods in the Meat Industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-64
Author(s):  
Basak Gokce Col ◽  
Sergen Tuggum ◽  
Seydi Yıkmış
Keyword(s):  
Cold Plasma ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Enzymatic Reactions ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Preservation Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Meat Preservation ◽  
Novel Approaches

The most commonly used meat preservation methods include cooling, freezing, drying, vacuum packing, and curing. Meat quality is impaired by a wide range of changes including physical, chemical, microbiological, and enzymatic reactions. Food manufacturers focus on processes that require fewer chemical additives to meet the increased demand of consumers and to obtain more natural, healthy, and nutritious meat products. Non-thermal food preservation methods are one of the new trends to minimise thermal effects on texture, nutritional value, and flavor losses of meats. The chapter focuses on two novel approaches; non-thermal (Pulsed Electric Field) and Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma (APCP) Technologies.

Artificial meat and the future of the meat industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (11) ◽  
pp. 2216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah P. F. Bonny ◽  
Graham E. Gardner ◽  
David W. Pethick ◽  
Jean-François Hocquette
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Ground Meat ◽  
Market Place ◽  
The Future

The global population is estimated to plateau at 9 billion by the year 2050; however, projected food-production estimates would supply for only 8 billion people, using the ‘business as usual’ approach. In particular, the meat industry would need to increase production by ~50–73%. In response, there are several different options that have the potential to satisfy demand and increase production. Some of these options require advanced technologies and many may be considered as ‘artificial’ by different consumer groups. Within the meat industry itself, available technologies include selective breeding, agroecology systems, animal cloning and genetic modification. Alternatively, meat proteins can be replaced or substituted with proteins from plants, fungi, algae or insects. Finally, meat products could be produced using in vitro culturing and three-dimensional printing techniques. The protein produced by these techniques can be considered in the following three categories: modified livestock systems, synthetic meat systems, and meat substitutes. In the future, it is likely that meat substitutes will increase market share through competition with low-grade cuts of meat, sausages, ground meat and processed meat. However, synthetic meat systems and meat substitutes have significant barriers to commercialisation and widespread adoption that will affect their presence at least in the high-end premium sector in the market. To meet growing demands for protein, and in the face of growing competition from other sectors, the conventional meat industry must adopt new technologies and farming systems. These must be tailored to the challenges facing the industry and must effectively respond to consumer demands and the changing market place.

Use of Sorbates in Meat Products, Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products: A Review1

1982 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 374-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
MICHAEL C. ROBACH ◽  
JOHN N. SOFOS
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Sodium Nitrite ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Sorbic Acid ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Potassium Sorbate ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Poultry Products ◽  
Wide Range

Extensive research conducted in recent years has examined the efficiency of both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid (sorbates) as antimicrobial agents in a wide range of processed meat, and fresh and processed poultry products. In addition to their action against pathogens, effects of sorbates on product shelf-life, sensory qualities, and nitrosamine formation have also been examined in laboratory, pilot plant and commercial scale studies. The use of sorbates in these products appears to extend several benefits to both producers and consumers. Extensive studies involving bacon have shown a major reduction in nitrosamine levels associated with inclusion of potassium sorbate and reduction of sodium nitrite in the curing brine. Simultaneously, the low sodium nitrite/potassium sorbate combinations have maintained or even improved antibotulinal activity in temperature-abused products. In addition, potassium sorbate or sorbic acid have delayed growth and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum in other products including cooked and cured red meat and poultry sausages. The compounds have also been shown to extend the shelf-life and delay growth of other pathogenic microorganisms in several products including bacon; cooked, cured meat sausages; cooked, cured or uncured poultry products; fresh poultry; and other meats, including dry cured and fermented products. Sensory evaluation studies have shown that sorbate levels recommended for use in these products (0.26%) do not have adverse effects on product quality characteristics. Allergic type symptoms attributed to experimental bacon from one study were not linked directly with either potassium sorbate or other formulation ingredients, and all available information does not indicate development of any adverse effects from use of sorbates at recommended levels. In summary, the results of studies conducted in meat products indicate that sorbates deserve consideration as potential alternatives to current formulations or processes involved in the manufacture of processed meat and fresh and processed poultry products.

Consumer exposure to warmed-over flavour and their attitudes towards the use of natural antioxidants as preservatives in meat and meat products

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (9) ◽  
pp. 2927-2937
Author(s):  
Nobuhle Sharon Lungu ◽  
Anthony Jide Afolayan ◽  
Ronald Sylvester Thomas ◽  
Emrobowansan Monday Idamokoro
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Habits ◽  
The University ◽  
Cooked Meat

PurposeThe objective of the study was to assess consumer exposure to warmed-over flavour, their eating habits with respect to pre-cooked stored meats, awareness of antioxidants and attitudes towards the use of natural antioxidants as preservatives in meat and meat products.Design/methodology/approachA total of 238 Check-All-That-Apply (CATA) design questionnaires were used to gather information from the University of Fort Hare community in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.FindingsThe majority of the respondents had been exposed to warmed-over flavour before. More than half of the respondents did not know about antioxidants. Respondents were in support of the use of natural antioxidants in meat and meat products.Research limitations/implicationsThe study mainly captured consumer habits based on living arrangements. Age influence could not be extrapolated due to the nature of the population, which was being studied. The population was limited to the University community, which is mainly made up of not so widely spread age groups and more or less similar levels of education. As a result, the findings and conclusions may not be a true reflection of the general public consumers in terms of age, level of education and employment status.Originality/valueThis research presents an original insight into consumer habits concerning the purchasing and storage of pre-cooked meat and meat products. The study revealed that most consumers nowadays prefer ready-to-eat or pre-cooked meat and meat products due to convenience. The warmed-over flavour is common in pre-cooked meats. The findings suggests that the meat industry has to improve the shelf-life of pre-cooked foods such that warmed-over flavour development is delayed to fit into the current consumer habits. In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of natural antioxidants to improve shelf-life of muscle foods. However, there is a dearth of information on consumer attitudes towards the use of natural antioxidants as preservatives. This study reveals that consumers are willing to try products formulated using natural antioxidants.

scholarly journals Polysaccharide-Based Packaging Functionalized with Inorganic Nanoparticles for Food Preservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-428
Author(s):  
Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza ◽  
Zuamí Villagrán-de la Mora ◽  
Noé Rodríguez-Barajas ◽  
José Martín Ruvalcaba-Gómez ◽  
Laura Elena Iñiguez-Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Inorganic Nanoparticles ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Microbial Infections

Functionalization of polysaccharide-based packaging incorporating inorganic nanoparticles for food preservation is an active research area. This review summarizes the use of polysaccharide-based materials functionalized with inorganic nanoparticles (TiO2, ZnO, Ag, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, Zr, MgO, halloysite, and montmorillonite) to develop hybrid packaging for fruit, vegetables, meat (lamb, minced, pork, and poultry), mushrooms, cheese, eggs, and Ginkgo biloba seeds preservation. Their effects on quality parameters and shelf life are also discussed. In general, treated fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, and G. biloba seeds markedly increased their shelf life without significant changes in their sensory attributes, associated with a slowdown effect in the ripening process (respiration rate) due to the excellent gas exchange and barrier properties that effectively prevented dehydration, weight loss, enzymatic browning, microbial infections by spoilage and foodborne pathogenic bacteria, and mildew apparition in comparison with uncoated or polysaccharide-coated samples. Similarly, hybrid packaging showed protective effects to preserve meat products, cheese, and eggs by preventing microbial infections and lipid peroxidation, extending the food product’s shelf life without changes in their sensory attributes. According to the evidence, polysaccharide-hybrid packaging can preserve the quality parameters of different food products. However, further studies are needed to guarantee the safe implementation of these organic–inorganic packaging materials in the food industry.

scholarly journals Sheep and Goat Meat Processed Products Quality: A Review

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 960
Author(s):  
Alfredo Teixeira ◽  
Severiano Silva ◽  
Cristina Guedes ◽  
Sandra Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Meat Products ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Processed Meats ◽  
Food Research ◽  
Sheep Meat ◽  
Fermented Sausages ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
New Generation

Even though sheep and goat processed meat products are not as popular as pork, beef or poultry and are generally considered not as important, they have a very important role in meat consumption around the world. A concise review of the origin and type of the most important sheep and goat processed meat products produced in different countries and world regions is made. The manuscript also summarizes the most recent studies on sheep and goat processed meats on the physicochemical characterizations, sensory quality, microbiological quality and safety. Some conclusions and future trends in production, processing and commercial potentiality for sheep and goat processed meat products are discussed. Several possibilities exist to make them more diversified and appealing to the market. Processing meat from culled animals is an interesting way to value animals with low market acceptability. Some as fermented sausages, cured legs and pâtés have great commercial potential as highly acceptable consumer commodities. An interesting field of food research is the rediscovery of a new generation of goat and sheep meat products as functional foods that will respond to the constant innovation required by the meat industry. Everything related to food safety must be considered in the future.

scholarly journals The use of soy protein isolate in meatballs and its effect on the quality and shelf life of the product

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-58
Author(s):  
Joko Hermanianto ◽  
Dhita Sari ◽  
Nugraha Edhi Suyatma
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Soy Protein ◽  
Soy Protein Isolate ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Oil Emulsion ◽  
Porous Texture ◽  
Isolated Soy Protein ◽  
Target Consumer

Beef meatballs are in great demand by the public because of their non- porous texture, juicy, and chewy characteristics, as well as their ability to be stable at cooking temperatures with a long shelf life. The use of Isolated Soy Protein (ISP) shapes the character of meatballs because of its functional properties, including good water holding capacity and emulsion stability formation in a mixture of processed meat products. This research aims to technically determine the multiple emulsion properties of ISP at doses of 0%, 2%, 4%, and 8% and obtain a meatball formulation with a long shelf life that suits the target consumer. The tests include the ISP emulsification, meatball peel formation, product stability, Arrhenius shelf life method, and the sensory evaluation of the hedonic test. Subsequently, data were processed in a completely randomized 1x5 and a 4x3 factorial design using SPSS. The emulsification properties of ISP were determined by producing OE (Oil Emulsion) and PG (Purine Gel). Furthermore, ISP was discovered to change the percentage of meat consumed by approximately 2% as the characteristics of meatball products desired by consumers were achieved. The best formulation of meatballs was achieved with 2% dry ISP in the first mixing and was conducted at a boiling point of 65°C

Non-Thermal Food Preservation Methods in the Meat Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Basak Gokce Col ◽  
Sergen Tuggum ◽  
Seydi Yıkmış
Keyword(s):  
Cold Plasma ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Enzymatic Reactions ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Preservation Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Meat Preservation ◽  
Novel Approaches

The most commonly used meat preservation methods include cooling, freezing, drying, vacuum packing, and curing. Meat quality is impaired by a wide range of changes including physical, chemical, microbiological, and enzymatic reactions. Food manufacturers focus on processes that require fewer chemical additives to meet the increased demand of consumers and to obtain more natural, healthy, and nutritious meat products. Non-thermal food preservation methods are one of the new trends to minimise thermal effects on texture, nutritional value, and flavor losses of meats. The chapter focuses on two novel approaches; non-thermal (Pulsed Electric Field) and Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma (APCP) Technologies.

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