Hygienic Quality and Shelf Life of a Moroccan Cooked (Kasher) Sausage

1995 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 820-823
Author(s):  
AHMED DAOUDI ◽  
FRANK A. STOLLE ◽  
ABDELHAMID BELEMLIH ◽  
HENRI R. ZAMBOUand ◽  
HARTMUT G. EISGRUBER
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Sensory Changes ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life ◽  
Microbial Status

Sensory, physicochemical and microbiological changes in Moroccan cooked kasher sausages stored at 6°C and 25°C were monitored over 35 days. Kasher sausages were very prone to changes in microbial status, as a result of high pH and water activity-values (aw-values) after processing. After 3 days of storage at 25°C and 1 week at 6°C the microbial colonies increased distinctively. Sensory changes were only detectable after the seventh day at 25°C. At 6°C, these sausages kept their sensorial characteristics. Levels of total volatile basic nitrogen were lower in the kasher sausages at 6°C than in those kept at 25°C. Changes at 25°C affected the quality of kasher sausage and limited the shelf life. From these results it can be concluded that storage at 25°C (ambient temperature) for 3 days or at 6°C (chilling) for 7 days without sensory changes is possible.

Hygienic Quality and Shelf Life of a Moroccan Cooked (Kosher) Sausage

1995 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
AHMED DAOUDI ◽  
FRANK A. STOLLE ◽  
ABDELHAMID BELEMLIH ◽  
HENRI R. ZAMBOU ◽  
HARTMUT G. EISGRUBER
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Water Activity ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Sensory Changes ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life ◽  
Microbial Status

Sensory, physicochemical and microbiological changes in Moroccan cooked kosher sausages stored at 6°C and 25°C were monitored over 35 days. Kosher sausages were very prone to changes in microbial status, as a result of high pH and water activity-values (aw-values) after processing. After 3 days of storage at 25°C and 1 week at 6°C the microbial colonies increased distinctively. Sensory changes were only detectable after the seventh day at 25°C. At 6°C, these sausages kept their sensorial characteristics. Levels of total volatile basic nitrogen were lower in the kosher sausages at 6°C than in those kept at 25°C. Changes at 25°C affected the quality of kosher sausage and limited the shelf life. From these results it can be concluded that storage at 25°C (ambient temperature) for 3 days or at 6°C (chilling) for 7 days without sensory changes is possible.

scholarly journals Effect of freshness grade of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) on the quality of marinated product stored at 4°C

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Nalan Gokoglu ◽  
Ilknur Ucak
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Engraulis Encrasicolus ◽  
Basic Nitrogen

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of raw material freshness on the quality of marinated fish. The raw material anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) was divided into two batches. One batch (A) was kept at ambient temperature (20°C) for 6 h and the other one was kept at 0°C for 72 h. Then, they were marinated by soaking into marination solution containing 3% acetic acid and 8% NaCl. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), trimethylamine (TMA), thiobarbituric acid (TBA), para-anisidine (p-Av) values in both marinated samples increased significantly during storage at 4°C. Increases in quality parameters were higher in samples produced with raw anchovy kept at 20°C compared to samples kept at 0°C. Although the sensory scores of both samples decreased during storage, higher scores were obtained for samples kept at 0°C compared to samples kept at ambient temperature. According to the results of the study, it has been determined that the quality of the raw material significantly (p<0.01) affects the quality of marinated anchovy.Keywords: fish; quality; anchovy; marinade; raw material 

scholarly journals Gymnorhynchus gigas in Lepidopus caudatus (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Trichiuridae): prevalence and related effects on fish quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 320-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Giarratana ◽  
D. Muscolino ◽  
Ch. Beninati ◽  
G. Ziino ◽  
A. Giuffrida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Fish Quality ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Hygienic Quality ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Mediterranean

We evaluated the effects of Gymnorhynchus gigas on the freshness and hygienic quality of Lepidopus caudatus. Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen (TVB-N), Trimethylamine Nitrogen (TMA-N), as well as Specific Spoilage Organisms (SSOs) are the most important freshness indicators in fish. Our study was carried-out on 65&nbsp;specimens of L. caudatus kept in ice and stored at 2&deg;C for different period of time. The microbiological charge of SSOs recovered on a portion of parasitised muscles (MP) was compared with those recovered on portions of parasite-free muscles (M). The contents of TVB-N and TMA-N on MP, M, and G. gigas larva/ae were measured using the Conway microdiffusion method. High prevalence (72.31%) of G. gigas in the specimens of L. caudatus from the Mediterranean sea was observed. No statistically significant differences (P &lt; 0.05) between M and MP were found during storage. However, massive infestation of G. gigas on the muscle of the silver scabbardfish could negatively influence TVB-N values, without compromising the sensorial characteristic of fish.

scholarly journals Effects of Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality and Shelf-Life of Gray Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) Fillets

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Eduardo Esteves ◽  
Luís Guerra ◽  
Jaime Aníbal
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Total Viable Count ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Balistes Capriscus ◽  
Gray Triggerfish

Seafood products are perceived as healthy foods. However, several species of seafood are still not fully utilized for different reasons or can be valued outside the original locale, if issues with the short shelf-life and/or the preparation/presentation form are overcome, e.g., gray triggerfish, Balistes capriscus. Consumed mostly fresh, its flesh is of excellent quality. We studied the effect of different types of packaging (in air (AIR), vacuum (VP), and modified atmosphere (MAP)) on physicochemical (color and texture, pH, and total volatile basic nitrogen), microbiological (total viable count, psychrotrophic, sulphide-reducing bacteria, and acid-lactic bacteria), and sensory qualities, and shelf-life of gray triggerfish fillets stored at refrigeration temperature for 15 days. The samples were analyzed on days 0 (fresh fish), 5, 10 (8 and 12 for sensory analysis), and 15 after filleting and packaging. During the trial, fillets became lighter (increased L*) and yellower (b* >> 0) with time of storage. Distinct patterns were observed for pH among treatments. Unexpectedly, the increasing trend observed in the texturometer-derived hardness of VP and MAP fillets, contrasted with the sensory assessment, wherein panelists perceived a clear softening of fillets. VP delayed and MAP inhibited the increase in TVB-N contents of fillets compared to fillets packed in AIR. Total viable count and psychrothropic bacteria of fillets in AIR exceeded the conventional limit of 7 log(CFU/g) on day 10, while in fillets packed in VP and MAP, their abundance remained below that limit during the trial. The organoleptic attributes of fillets perceived by a sensory panel changed significantly in all treatments during the storage trial. Willingness to consume the fillets decreased constantly in AIR and MAP, but not in VP fillets. Considering primarily sensory, but also biochemical and microbiological parameters, namely panelists’ rejection, total volatile basic nitrogen content, and total viable count and psychrotrophic bacteria abundance, the shelf-life of fillets packed in air was eight days. Vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging extended the shelf-life to 15 and 12 days, and thus can add value to this product. Future research regarding the VP and MAP of gray triggerfish fillets could involve the optimization of mixtures of gases use and/or the application of combined processes.

Preservation of Shelf Life of Pota and Octopus in Chilled Storage under Controlled Atmospheres

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. RUIZ-CAPILLAS ◽  
A. MORAL ◽  
J. MORALES ◽  
P. MONTERO
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Bulk Storage ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Controlled Atmospheres ◽  
Nitrogen Levels ◽  
Chilled Storage ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Acid Index

Whole ungutted pota and octopus were stored in bulk in stainless steel refrigerated containers under controlled atmospheres. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment, physicochemical tests (pH, trimethylamine nitrogen, total volatile basic nitrogen, 2-thiobarbituric acid) and sensory assessments (inspection) were done. For both pota and octopus, the control lot had the highest physicochemical values and the lowest sensory values, and of the two assayed atmospheres, the 60/15/25% atmosphere (CO2/O2/N2) had the best physicochemical results. pH, trimethylamine nitrogen, and total volatile basic nitrogen levels were lower (P ≤ 0.05) in octopus than in pota, and the inspection results were significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher. However, the octopus had a higher 2-thiobarbituric acid index than the pota. Therefore, the application of controlled atmospheres on these cephalopods during chilled bulk storage considerably increases their shelf life.

Effects of Different Freezing Rates on the Quality Changes in Cooked Crayfish (Procambarus clarkia) Meat during Frozen Storage (-20°C)

2014 ◽  
Vol 1033-1034 ◽  
pp. 673-676
Author(s):  
Li Zhao ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Xi Rong Zhao ◽  
Zong Yao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Frozen Storage ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Value ◽  
Sensory Score

Changes in physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of cooked crayfish (Procambarus clarkia) meat, treated at different freezing rate (-30°C,CPF; -60°C,ULTF; -196°C,LNM), were investigated during storage at -20°C for up to 6 months. pH value increased in all treatments with the sharp reduction after 3 months. Increase in weight loss of LNM was slower than that of CPF and ULTF cooked crayfish. During frozen storage, thiobarbituric acid value (TBA value) fluctuated in all treatments, but lipid oxidation did not affect the quality of crayfish meat because of its lower fat contents. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) increased with storage time, with the reduction of TVC and sensory score. Freezing rates could not cause significant changes in chemical qualities (pH value, total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid value), sensory quality and microbiological quality for all three treatments during storage. In spite of decrease of quality of cooked crayfish meat in all treatments, good edibility was kept throughout the storage.

Synergistic Effect of Freezing and Irradiation on Bonito Fish (Sarda sarda Bloch, 1793)

2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (12) ◽  
pp. 2136-2142 ◽  
Author(s):  
CAN OKAN ALTAN ◽  
HÜLYA TURAN
Keyword(s):  
Water Activity ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Control Fish ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sarda Sarda

ABSTRACT In this study, bonito fish (Sarda sarda Bloch, 1793) were irradiated at 3 or 5 kGy, packaged, frozen, and stored at −20 ± 2°C for 12 months. During storage, the microbiological, physical, and chemical changes of the fish flesh were then assessed. Increasing the irradiation dose to 5 kGy provided greater inhibition of mesophilic and psychotropic aerobic bacteria (P &lt; 0.05). Because fewer bacteria were detected in irradiated (3 and 5 kGy) as compared with unirradiated control fish suggests that freezing and irradiation yielded better results when combined. Irradiation at 3 and 5 kGy also positively impacted water activity, total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid–reactive substances, trimethylamine, and odor compared with the control group. However, a significant difference was not seen between the 3- and 5-kGy groups in terms of water activity, total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid–reactive substances, trimethylamine, and odor results (P &gt; 0.05). Based on these findings, fish irradiated at 3 and 5 kGy remained within consumable limits during 12 months of frozen storage, while the control group was unacceptable after 9 months.

scholarly journals Effect of applying crust-freezing after skin-packaging on the natural microflora of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) during storage at low temperatures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Pedrós-Garrido ◽  
S. Condón-Abanto ◽  
J.B. Calanche ◽  
J.A. Beltrán ◽  
J.G. Lyng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Salmo Salar ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Natural Microflora ◽  
Microbial Group

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of crust-freezing (CF) on fresh salmon fillets in skin-packaging during storage at −2.0°C. After CF, all treated samples and untreated controls were stored in a refrigerated cabinet for 20 d. Sampling was carried out at days 0, 2, 6, 8, 10, 14 and 20 in order to analyse total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) and levels of mesophilic and psychrophilic viable counts (MVC and PVC). Enterobacteriaceae (ENT), lactic acid bacteria (LAB), H2S-producing bacteria (SPB) and Pseudomonas spp. (PSE). No significant differences in TVB-N were found between samples except for those taken on day 20 where TVB-N levels of CF samples were lower than controls. Our results suggest that ENT might be the limiting microbial group to determine the end of shelf-life. Thus, if this group is used as an indicator of acceptability, the shelf-life of salmon can be extended from 8 to 20 d when skin-packed and then treated with CF.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Correlation Between the Freshness Indices of Pork and its Pork Exudate

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Yunfeng Hu ◽  
Yadi Wang ◽  
Yuxuan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Storage Time ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Consumption Level ◽  
Important Index ◽  
Basic Nitrogen

Abstract In recent years, as the Chinese consumption level increased, the consumption quantity of fresh pork had been increasing year by year. Freshness was an important index to judge the quality of pork. This study aimed to analyze freshness indices change of pork and pork exudate during storage. Thus the conclusion of this study was to characterize freshness change of pork by change law of freshness indices of pork exudate. So as to provide a reference for more convenient determination of the pork freshness. The results showed that the freshness indices of pork and their exudates change accordingly with the increase of storage time. On day 3, the pork seeped out more obvious juice. The turbidity of pork and its exudates increased gradually with the decrease of freshness, and sensory scores decreased gradually. The color changed from bright red to reddish brown and finally grey brown. The indicators of pork and their exudates (the total volatile basic nitrogen, the pH, a* and turbidity levels) were significantly correlated at the 0.01 level, the correlation coefficients were 0.9727, 0.9823, 0.9205, and 0.8765, respectively. Therefore, freshness indices of pork exudates can reflect the freshness of pork.

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