The Implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan for Chicken Nugget Plant

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a protective approach alarmed with not only food manufacturing but also storage safety. Now-a-days this system has become vital tool for dealings involving different types and kinds of foodstuffs. This perseverance was to established exact HACCP proposal for Bangladeshi chicken nugget manufacturing plant in a current poultry processing plant in Kishoreganj, Dhaka. A precise broad HACCP model was established to develop consumption security and quality of chicken nugget processed in this manufacturing plant. This study was based on genuine circumstances in the chicken nugget manufacturing plant, HACCP’s seven principles and several current general models such as Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI), HALAL, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 22000, YUM Quality Systems Audit of HACCP utilize through investigation which is also known as qualitative methodology. Under taking the consideration all factors of HACCP such as flow-chart, corrective action, verification procedures, Critical control point monitoring requirements and record-keeping were originated, a HACCP team established in the factory. Three Critical control points (CCP) were acknowledged in the manufacture of chicken nugget in this processing plant. The most important identified CCPs were Supply of ingredients and raw material; packaging material; Proper temperature and time for oil frying and proper examination during packing for foreign and unwanted materials of final product. Therefore, HACCP system should be established in each and every poultry processing facilities, recommended by author.

Unripe Cavendish banana (Musa acuminata) and enzymatic hydrolysis (Flavourzyme®) enhance sensorial and nutritional profiles of functional chicken nugget

PurposeHealth promotion and disease prevention by means of functional foods have become more popular among consumers due to the rising trend of non-communicable diseases. Driven by the increased demand, the authors aimed to investigate sensorial, nutritional and physicochemical properties of chicken nugget incorporated with unripe Cavendish banana and Flavourzyme® [Control (without banana and Flavourzyme®), F1 (banana only), F2 (Flavourzyme® only), F3 (banana and Flavourzyme®)].Design/methodology/approachSensory evaluation was carried out by means of 9-point hedonic scale among consumer panels (n = 83) to evaluate control, F1, F2 and F3. These were then subjected to chemical (moisture, protein, fat, ash, carbohydrate, total dietary fibre, potassium and antioxidant contents) and physical (texture profile and water activity) analyses.FindingsSensory acceptance of control was significantly higher compared to other formulations. Fibre, antioxidant and potassium contents were significantly higher, although moisture, protein and fat contents were significantly lower in F1 and F3 compared to control. Remarkably, F1 and F3 were eligible to be declared as “source of dietary fibre”. Therefore, F1, F2 and F3 can serve as healthier alternatives with high antioxidant activity without compromising consumers' acceptance.Originality/valueThis innovative study generates unique findings pertaining to the nutritional values of novel functional chicken nugget and the formulation enables it to be declared as a source of dietary fibre. Results have contributed knowledge to existing literature as well as benefits food manufacturers in creating healthy functional food to better meet the needs and expectations of health-conscious consumers, healthcare providers, governmental organisations and consumer advocacy groups.

Optimization of salt reduction and eggplant powder for chicken nugget formulation with white button mushroom as a meat extender

Chicken nugget extended with white button mushroom was developed by reducing the salt content and enhancing the quality with eggplant powder. A total of two independent variables, including salt reduction (0−40%) and eggplant powder (0−5%), were studied using response surface methodology. Physical properties on cooking yield, shrinkage, firmness, and color (L*, a*, b*) values, while sensory analyses on color, flavor, texture, and overall acceptability were evaluated. The results showed that the two variables had significant linear, quadratic, and interaction effects on the nugget characteristics. The eggplant powder had a greater impact on L*, a*, b* color values. The cooking yield increased at a low salt reduction (<20%) but decreased at a high reduction. All physical parameters deteriorated when lowering the salt content. Incorporating a proper level of eggplant powder improved the physical properties of modified nuggets. Sensorial characteristics were deleterious to high salt reduction and eggplant powder. The lower levels of salt reduction and eggplant powder is suitable for producing the chicken/white button mushroom nugget formulation