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Lin H, Wu G, Hu X, Chisoro P, Yang C, Li Q, Blecker C, Li X, Zhang C. Electric fields as effective strategies for enhancing quality attributes of meat in cold chain logistics: A review. Food Res Int 2024; 193:114839. [PMID: 39160042 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
Abstract
Meat quality (MQ) is unstable during cold chain logistics (CCL). Different technologies have been developed to enhance MQ during the CCL process, while most of them cannot cover all the links of the cold chain because of complex environment (especially transportation and distribution), compatibility issues, and their single effect. Electric fields (EFs) have been explored as a novel treatment for different food processing. The effects and potential advantages of EFs for biological cryopreservation have been reported in many publications and some commercial applications in CCL have been realized. However, there is still a lack of a systematic review on the effects of EFs on their quality attributes in meat and its applications in CCL. In this review, the potential mechanisms of EFs on meat physicochemical properties (heat and mass transfer and ice formation and melting) and MQ attributes during different CCL links (freezing, thawing, and refrigeration processes) were summarized. The current applications and limitations of EFs for cryopreserving meat were also discussed. Although high intensity EFs have some detrimental effects on the quality attributes in meat due to electroporation and electro-breakdown effect, EFs present good applicability opportunities in most CCL scenes that have been realized in some commercial applications. Future studies should focus on the biochemical reactions of meat to the different EFs parameters, and break the limitations on equipment, so as to make EFs techniques closer to usability in the production environment and realize cost-effective large-scale application of EFs on CCL.
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- Hengxun Lin
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux B-5030, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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Jiao X, Li X, Zhang N, Yan B, Huang J, Zhao J, Zhang H, Chen W, Fan D. Solubilization of fish myofibrillar proteins in NaCl and KCl solutions: A DIA-based proteomics analysis. Food Chem 2024; 445:138662. [PMID: 38354641 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Understanding the basic solubilization of fish myofibrillar proteins (MPs) in common monovalent chloride solutions is crucial for muscle food processing. In this study, the differential proteomic profiles of MPs during extraction and solubilization in NaCl and KCl solutions were investigated by using advanced four-dimensional data-independent acquisition (4D DIA) quantitative proteomics for the first time. Compared to routine biochemical analysis, this could provide insights into the solubilization of muscle proteins. We ensure the consistency of the effective ionic strength of NaCl and KCl buffers by adjusting the conductivity. The results showed that NaCl extractor mainly facilitated the solubilization of cytoskeletal proteins, biochemical enzymes, and stromal proteins compared to KCl, such as tubulin, myosin-9, collagen, plectin, protein phosphatase, and cathepsin D. However, no significant difference was observed in the extraction of major sarcomeric proteins, including myosin, actin, troponin C, myosin-binding protein C, M-Protein, α-actinin-3, and tropomyosin.
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- Xidong Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
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- ANJOY FOODS GROUP CO., LTD., Xiamen 361022, China; Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China; Engineering Technology Research Center of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Food (Liaoning Anjoy Food Co., LTD), China National Light Industry Council, Anshan 114100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China; Engineering Technology Research Center of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Food (Liaoning Anjoy Food Co., LTD), China National Light Industry Council, Anshan 114100, China.
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Wu G, Yang C, Lin H, Hu F, Li X, Xia S, Bruce HL, Roy BC, Huang F, Zhang C. To What Extent Do Low-Voltage Electrostatic Fields Play a Role in the Physicochemical Properties of Pork during Freezing and Storage? JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:1721-1733. [PMID: 38206806 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Low-voltage electrostatic fields (LVEF) are recognized as a new technology that can improve the quality of frozen meat. To determine the extent to which LVEF assistance affects the quality of frozen pork for long-term storage, pork was frozen and stored at -18 and -38 °C for up to 5 months. Water-holding capacity, muscle microstructure, and protein properties were investigated after up to 5 months of frozen storage with and without LVEF assistance. In comparison to traditional -18 and -38 °C frozen storage, LVEF treatment inhibited water migration during frozen storage and thawing. As a result, thawing losses were reduced by 15.97% (-18 °C) and 3.38% (-38 °C) in LVEF-assisted compared to conventional freezing methods. LVEF helped to maintain the muscle fiber microstructure and reduce muscle protein denaturation by miniaturizing ice crystal formation by freezing. As a result of this study, LVEF is more suitable for freezing or short-term frozen storage, while a lower temperature plays a more significant role in long-term frozen storage.
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- Guangyu Wu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Testing Center for Quality Supervision on Agro-Products and Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Institute of Western Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji 831100, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Institute of Western Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji 831100, P. R. China
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Jiao X, Li X, Zhang N, Zhang W, Yan B, Huang J, Zhao J, Zhang H, Chen W, Fan D. Postmortem Muscle Proteome Characteristics of Silver Carp ( Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): Insights from Full-Length Transcriptome and Deep 4D Label-Free Proteomic. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:1376-1390. [PMID: 38165648 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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The coverage of the protein database directly determines the results of shotgun proteomics. In this study, PacBio single-molecule real-time sequencing technology was performed on postmortem silver carp muscle transcripts. A total of 42.43 Gb clean data, 35,834 nonredundant transcripts, and 15,413 unigenes were obtained. In total, 99.32% of the unigenes were successfully annotated and assigned specific functions. PacBio long-read isoform sequencing (Iso-Seq) analysis can provide more accurate protein information with a higher proportion of complete coding sequences and longer lengths. Subsequently, 2671 proteins were identified in deep 4D proteomics informed by a full-length transcriptomics technique, which has been shown to improve the identification of low-abundance muscle proteins and potential protein isoforms. The feature of the sarcomeric protein profile and information on more than 30 major proteins in the white dorsal muscle of silver carp were reported here for the first time. Overall, this study provides valuable transcriptome data resources and the comprehensive muscle protein information detected to date for further study into the processing characteristic of early postmortem fish muscle, as well as a spectral library for data-independent acquisition and data processing. This batch of muscle-specific dependent acquisition data is available via PRIDE with identifier PXD043702.
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- Xidong Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Xiamen 361022, China
- Anjoy Foods Group Co., Ltd., Xiamen 361022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Xiamen 361022, China
- Anjoy Foods Group Co., Ltd., Xiamen 361022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Refrigeration and Conditioning Aquatic Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xiamen 361022, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Song B, Lu J, Hou Y, Wu T, Tao X, Liu D, Wang Y, Regenstein JM, Liu X, Zhou P. Proteomic Comparisons of Caprine Milk Whole Cream Buttermilk Whey and Cheese Whey Cream Buttermilk. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:933-945. [PMID: 38153029 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Buttermilk, a potential material used to produce milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), is obtained as a byproduct of butter making from milk whole cream and cheese whey cream. This study investigated the effects of rennet and acid coagulation on the protein profiles of buttermilk rennet-coagulated whey (BRW) and buttermilk acid-coagulated whey (BAW). They were compared to those of whey cream buttermilk (WCB). Rennet coagulation was more efficient in removing casein, while retaining more IgG and lactoferrin than acid coagulation. BRW had more MFGM than BAW. Butyrophilin, xanthine dehydrogenase, and mucin1 were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in BRW, while fatty acid-binding protein 3 was enriched in BAW. KEGG analysis showed that complement and coagulation cascades had the greatest differences, and the abundance of proteins involved in this signaling pathway in BRW and BAW was higher, suggesting their potential anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory activity. BAW had higher apolipoprotein A4 and transcobalamin 2, which are essential carriers for transporting long-chain fatty acids and vitamin B12 from the intestine to the blood. Therefore, BAW intake might improve lipids and vitamin B12 absorption. This study can help deepen the understanding of protein composition of MFGM-enriched whey and facilitate the production of MFGM proteins for infants and old-aged populations.
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- Bo Song
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Key Laboratory of Flavor Chemistry, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Hyproca Nutrition Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan Province 410200, China
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- Hyproca Nutrition Co., Ltd., Changsha, Hunan Province 410200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853-7201, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, China
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Wu G, Yang C, Bruce HL, Roy BC, Li X, Zhang C. Effects of alternating electric field assisted freezing-thawing-aging sequence on longissimus dorsi muscle microstructure and protein characteristics. Food Chem 2023; 409:135266. [PMID: 36577322 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The current study investigates the influence of alternating electric field (AEF)-assisted freezing-thawing-aging sequence on the muscle microstructure and myofibrillar protein characteristics. Three treatments were used for longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle: only aging (OA), freezing-thawing-aging sequence (FA) and AEF-assisted freezing-thawing-aging sequence (EA). Compared with the FA and EA groups, the OA group showed considerably fewer cracks between muscle fibers and maintained the integrity of the Z-line as observed using scanning and transmission electron microscopy, respectively. Furthermore, the EA treatment effectively decreased myofibrillar fragmentation, myofibrillar protein aggregation, and protein oxidation, as shown by the myofibrillar fragmentation index, turbidity, and total sulfhydryl concentration. Analysis of surface hydrophobicity and the Fourier transform infrared, UV absorption, and fluorescence spectrums indicated that AEF minimized the alterations of protein secondary and tertiary structure alterations during aging after freezing.
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- Guangyu Wu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P R China; Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P R China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P R China.
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P R China.
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Wu G, Yang C, Bruce HL, Roy BC, Li X, Zhang C. Effects of alternating electric field during freezing and thawing on beef quality. Food Chem 2023; 419:135987. [PMID: 37027972 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Alternating electric field (AEF) technology was used during freezing-thawing-aging (FA) of beef aged for 0, 1, 3, 5 and 7 days. Color, lipid oxidation, purge loss, cooking loss, tenderness, and T2 relaxation time were determined for frozen-thawed-aged beef with AEF (AEF + FA) or without AEF (FA) and compared to aged only (OA) controls. FA increased purge loss, cooking loss, shear force values and lipid oxidation (P < 0.05) but decreased a* values compared with AEF + FA treatment. It also exacerbated the spaces between muscle fibers and contributed to the transformation of immobile water to free water. AEF served to maintain meat quality by reducing purge loss, cooking loss and increasing meat tenderness and maintaining color and lipid oxidation only in steak that was frozen before aging. This most likely occurred due to AEF increasing the speed of freezing and thawing and by reducing the space between muscle fibers compared to FA alone.
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- Guangyu Wu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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