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Fan X, Gao X, Li R, Pan D, Zhou C. Myofibrillar proteins' intermolecular interaction weakening and degradation: Are they mainly responsible for the tenderization of meat containing l-arginine, l-lysine, or/and NaCl? Food Chem 2024; 441:138318. [PMID: 38181666 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138318] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
Abstract
This study explored the effects of l-arginine, l-lysine, and NaCl alone and in combination on the tenderness of porcine meat. Arg, Lys, and NaCl alone improved the tenderness, decreased the cooking loss, and increased the myofibrillar fragmentation index (MFI) of porcine meat; Both Arg and Lys cooperated with NaCl to better achieve this effect. Furthermore, Arg/Lys collaborated with NaCl to increase muscle fiber swelling and moisture content of the meat and promoted the extraction of main myofibrillar proteins. FT-IR revealed that Arg, Lys, or NaCl alone or in combination caused changes in protein-water interactions. Western blotting revealed varying degrees of meat protein degradation in all cases, but the results did not well coincide with those of shear force and the MFI. Therefore, the weakening of intermolecular forces between myofibrillar proteins was considered the main reason for meat tenderization under the present study conditions.
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- Xiaokang Fan
- Enginereing Research Centre of Bio-Process, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Univresity of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, China; School of Food and Biological Enginereing, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Enginereing Research Centre of Bio-Process, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Univresity of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, China; School of Food and Biological Enginereing, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Enginereing Research Centre of Bio-Process, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Univresity of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, China; School of Food and Biological Enginereing, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Enginereing Research Centre of Bio-Process, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Univresity of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, China; School of Food and Biological Enginereing, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Enginereing Research Centre of Bio-Process, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Univresity of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui, China; School of Food and Biological Enginereing, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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Remole HM, Htoo JK, Mendoza SM, Bradley CL, Dilger RN, Dilger AC, Harsh BN. Effects of supplemental methionine sources in finishing pig diets on growth performance, carcass characteristics, cutting yields, and meat quality. Transl Anim Sci 2024; 8:txae088. [PMID: 38863593 PMCID: PMC11165637 DOI: 10.1093/tas/txae088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Supplemental methionine (Met) is widely used within the swine industry; however, data are limited regarding the effect of Met sources on carcass cutability and meat quality. The objective was to determine the effects of L-Met (LM, 99%), DL-Met (DLM, 99%), or calcium salt of DL-Met hydroxyl analog (MHA, 84%) in finishing pig diets on carcass characteristics and meat quality. At 9 weeks of age, pigs (N = 240) were allocated to 60 single-sex pens for a four-phase finishing trial that lasted 104 d. Pigs were fed a common grower diet until day 56 where pens were randomly allotted to one of the three experimental diets. For the remaining 7 wk of the finisher phase, pigs (BW = 79.9 ± 0.80 kg) were fed diets containing LM, DLM, or MHA, with the supplemental Met source providing 25% of standardized ileal digestible (SID) Met + cysteine (Cys) requirement based on 65% bioefficacy for MHA in comparison with LM or DLM. One pig per pen was slaughtered at the study conclusion (on day 104), and the left sides of carcasses were fabricated into subprimal cuts to determine carcass-cutting yields. Loin quality including proximate composition and shear force were measured. Hot carcass weight was not different (P = 0.34) between treatments (LM 104.5 kg; DLM 103.0 kg; MHA 101.5 kg), moreover, loin eye area was not different (P = 0.98) between treatments (LM 52.65 cm²; DLM 52.49 cm²; MHA 52.81 cm²). Boneless carcass-cutting yield was not different (P = 0.56) between treatments (LM 54.97 kg; DLM 54.82 kg; MHA 54.52 kg). Loin pH was not different (P = 0.24) between treatments (LM 5.45; DLM 5.48; MHA 5.45). However, drip loss tended to be reduced (P = 0.11) by the DLM treatment (5.58%) compared with LM (7.03%) and MHA (6.68%) treatments. Shear force was not different (P = 0.85) between treatments (LM 3.03 kg; DLM 3.06 kg; MHA 3.10 kg). However, cook loss tended to be reduced (P = 0.06) by the DLM treatment (16.20%) compared with LM (18.18%) and MHA (18.50%) treatments. These data suggest that only minimal differences in carcass cutability and meat quality can be attributed to Met source in finishing pig diets when using 65% bioefficacy for MHA relative to L-Met or DL-Met.
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- Hannah M Remole
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Evonik Operations GmbH, Hanau-Wolfgang, Germany
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
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Kerth CR, Legako JF, Woerner DR, Brooks JC, Lancaster JM, O'Quinn TG, Nair M, Miller RK. A current review of U.S. beef flavor I: Measuring beef flavor. Meat Sci 2024; 210:109437. [PMID: 38278005 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109437] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
Abstract
Historically, consumer acceptance of beef was determined by tenderness. Developments in genetics and management over the last couple of decades have improved tenderness to the point that it is secondary to other factors in beef's taste. Flavor, however, is an extraordinarily complex taste attribute dependent on biological sensors in the mouth, sinus cavity, and jaws. The culinary industry has recently focused on innovative ways to give consumers new products satisfying their curiosity about different foods, especially proteins. Competition from plant-based, cell-based, and even other animal-based proteins provides diversity in consumers' ability to select a protein that satisfies their desire to include unique products in their diet. Consequently, the beef industry has focused on flavor for the last 10 to 15 years to determine whether it can provide the guardrails for beef consumption in the future. The U.S. beef industry formed a Flavor Working Group in 2012 composed of the authors listed here to investigate new and innovative ways to manage and measure beef flavor. The results of this working group have resulted in dozens of papers, presentations, abstracts, and symposia. The objective of this manuscript is to summarize the research developed by this working group and by others worldwide that have investigated methodologies that measure beef flavor. This paper will describe the strengths of the research in beef flavor measurement and point out future needs that might be identified as technology advances.
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- Chris R Kerth
- Animal Science Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Animal Science Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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O'Quinn TG, Legako JF, Woerner DR, Kerth CR, Nair MN, Brooks JC, Lancaster JM, Miller RK. A current review of U.S. beef flavor II: Managing beef flavor. Meat Sci 2024; 209:109403. [PMID: 38070358 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Beef flavor continues to be one of the largest drivers of beef demand and a differentiation point of beef from other competing proteins. Tenderness has long been identified as the most important palatability trait for consumer satisfaction. However, as technological advancements and industry practices evolve and improve in response to tenderness management, flavor has emerged as a key driver of consumer satisfaction. In response, the beef industry has recently invested in research focused on beef flavor development, measurement, and management to better understand the factors impacting flavor and help beef maintain this advantage. The current review paper is the second of two such papers focused on summarizing the present knowledge and identifying knowledge gaps. While the other review focuses on current practices related to beef flavor measurement, this review will cover research findings related to beef flavor management. Numerous production and product management factors influence beef flavor. Pre-harvest factors including marbling level, animal genetics/cattle type, diet, and animal age, can influence beef flavor. Moreover, numerous post-harvest product management factors, including product type, aging length and conditions, cookery methods, product enhancement, muscle-specific factors, packaging, retail display factors, and antimicrobial interventions, have all been evaluated for their impact on beef flavor characteristics. Results from numerous studies evaluating many of these factors will be outlined within this review in order to present management and production chain factors that can influence beef flavor.
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- Travis G O'Quinn
- Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Animal Science Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Animal Science Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Gunun N, Kaewpila C, Suwannasing R, Khota W, Khejornsart P, Phoemchalard C, Laorodphan N, Kesorn P, Gunun P. Carcass characteristics, meat quality, sensory palatability and chemical composition of Thai native cattle grazing in lowland and Phu Phan mountain forest. Anim Biosci 2024; 37:295-302. [PMID: 37946436 PMCID: PMC10766494 DOI: 10.5713/ab.23.0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Thai native cattle grazing in the lowland or mountain forest on carcass characteristics, meat quality, sensory palatability, and chemical composition. METHODS Twelve male Thai native cattle with an average weight of 110±10 kg are allowed to be grazing in the lowland or Phu Phan mountain forest during the rainy season in northeastern Thailand. RESULTS The carcass characteristics, meat pH, and meat color were unaffected by treatment (p>0.05). The boiling loss was lower in the cattle grazing on the mountain forest (p = 0.027). The cattle grazing in the mountain forest had increased shear force (p = 0.039), tenderness (p = 0.011), and flavor intensity (p = 0.003). The protein and fat were higher (p<0.001 and p = 0.035, respectively) in cattle grazing in the mountain forest. The different grazing systems of the cattle had no effect (p>0.05) fatty acids in meat, except for capric acid (C10:0) and lauric acid (C12:0), which were higher (p = 0.046 and p = 0.049, respectively) when the cattle were grazing in the mountain forest. The different grazing systems did not influence (p>0.05) the unsaturated fatty acids in meat. CONCLUSION Thai native cattle grazing in the Phu Phan mountain forest in the rainy season improves meat quality, sensory evaluation, and chemical composition.
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- Nirawan Gunun
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Technology, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani 41000,
Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160,
Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160,
Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160,
Thailand
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- Department of Agriculture and Resources, Faculty of Natural Resources and Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon 47000,
Thailand
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- Department of Agriculture, Mahidol University, Amnatcharoen Campus, Amnatcharoen 37000,
Thailand
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- Animal Science and Aquaculture Program, Faculty of Food and Agricultural Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, Phitsanulok 65000,
Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160,
Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Phangkhon, Sakon Nakhon 47160,
Thailand
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Mizoguchi Y, Guan LL. - Invited Review - Translational gut microbiome research for strategies to improve beef cattle production sustainability and meat quality. Anim Biosci 2024; 37:346-359. [PMID: 38186252 PMCID: PMC10838664 DOI: 10.5713/ab.23.0387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Advanced and innovative breeding and management of meat-producing animals are needed to address the global food security and sustainability challenges. Beef production is an important industry for securing animal protein resources in the world and meat quality significantly contributes to the economic values and human needs. Improvement of cattle feed efficiency has become an urgent task as it can lower the environmental burden of methane gas emissions and the reduce the consumption of human edible cereal grains. Cattle depend on their symbiotic microbiome and its activity in the rumen and gut to maintain growth and health. Recent developments in high-throughput omics analysis (metagenome, metatranscriptome, metabolome, metaproteome and so on) have made it possible to comprehensively analyze microbiome, hosts and their interactions and to define their roles in affecting cattle biology. In this review, we focus on the relationships among gut microbiome and beef meat quality, feed efficiency, methane emission as well as host genetics in beef cattle, aiming to determine the current knowledge gaps for the development of the strategies to improve the sustainability of beef production.
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- Yasushi Mizoguchi
- School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8571,
Japan
- 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
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4,
Canada
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Ramos PM, Scheffler TL, Beline M, Bodmer J, Gerrard DE, Silva SL. Challenges and opportunities of using Bos indicus cattle to meet consumers' demand for quality beef. Meat Sci 2024; 207:109375. [PMID: 37924645 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109375] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Beef consumption is expected to increase worldwide, which necessitates the use of Bos indicus cattle that are well-adapted to harsher climates, like the tropics. Yet, beef from these cattle is considered inferior to that of Bos taurus breeds, primarily due to lowered tenderness values and reduced intramuscular fat content. However, the benefits of using Bos indicus genetics are numerous and undeniable. Herein, we explore how decreases in meat quality in these cattle may be offset by increases in livability. Further, we review the knowledge surrounding beef tenderness and explore the processes occurring during the early events of the transformation of muscle to meat that are different in this biological type and may be altered by stress. Growth rate, calpastatin activity and mitochondrial function will be discussed as they relate to tenderness. The opportunities of using Bos indicus cattle are of great interest to the beef industry worldwide, especially given the pressures for enhancing the overall sustainability and carbon footprint of this sector. Delivering a consistently high-quality product for consumers by exploiting Bos indicus genetics in a more sustainable manner will be proposed. Information on novel factors that influence the conversion of muscle to meat is explored to provide insights into opportunities for maximizing beef tenderization and maturation across all cattle. Exploring the use of Bos indicus cattle in modern production schemes, while addressing the mechanisms undergirding meat tenderness should provide the industry with a path forward for building greater demand through producing higher quality beef.
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- Patricia M Ramos
- Animal Science Department, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Animal Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- Animal Science Department, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil.
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Miller RK, Luckemeyer TJ, Kerth CR, Adhikari K. Descriptive beef flavor and texture attributes relationships with consumer acceptance of US light beef eaters. Meat Sci 2023; 204:109252. [PMID: 37321053 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Consumer acceptance and overall liking has been shown to be related to beef instrumental and trained sensory attributes related to beef flavor, tenderness, and juiciness. Our objective was to understand the relationships between descriptive beef flavor and texture attributes, Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), and consumer liking attributes for light US beef eaters. It is not known if light beef eaters have different drivers of overall liking. Treatments were created to differ in beef flavor and texture by utilizing different beef cuts (Choice top loin, high pH top loin, Select top sirloin, Choice tenderloin steaks, and Select and Choice bottom rounds roasts) cooked to 58 °C or 80 °C. Cooking methods included either a George Forman grill, food-service grill, or crock-pot. Cooking method, cut, and internal temperature impacted beef descriptive flavor and texture attributes, WBSF and consumer liking ratings (P ≤ 0.05) similarly. Descriptive juiciness and tenderness attributes were highly related to each other and with consumer juiciness and tenderness liking ratings. Consumer overall liking was closely related to descriptive fat-like, overall sweet, sweet and salty attributes. Musty/moldy, liver-like, and sour aromatic attributes were negatively associated with consumer liking. Overall flavor accounted for 85% of the variation in overall liking and tenderness liking contributed an additional 4%. While light beef eaters used different parts of the scale, they rated beef across treatments similarly. When beef flavor and texture descriptive attributes differed, consumer liking was impacted for light beef eaters.
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- Rhonda K Miller
- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, USA.
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- Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Georgia Griffin, Griffin, GA, USA
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Kawecki NS, Norris SCP, Xu Y, Wu Y, Davis AR, Fridman E, Chen KK, Crosbie RH, Garmyn AJ, Li S, Mason TG, Rowat AC. Engineering multicomponent tissue by spontaneous adhesion of myogenic and adipogenic microtissues cultured with customized scaffolds. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113080. [PMID: 37689860 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
Abstract
The integration of intramuscular fat-or marbling-into cultured meat will be critical for meat texture, mouthfeel, flavor, and thus consumer appeal. However, culturing muscle tissue with marbling is challenging since myocytes and adipocytes have different media and scaffold requirements for optimal growth and differentiation. Here, we present an approach to engineer multicomponent tissue using myogenic and adipogenic microtissues. The key innovation in our approach is the engineering of myogenic and adipogenic microtissues using scaffolds with customized physical properties; we use these microtissues as building blocks that spontaneously adhere to produce multicomponent tissue, or marbled cultured meat. Myocytes are grown and differentiated on gelatin nanofiber scaffolds with aligned topology that mimic the aligned structure of skeletal muscle and promotes the formation of myotubes in both primary rabbit skeletal muscle and murine C2C12 cells. Pre-adipocytes are cultured and differentiated on edible gelatin microbead scaffolds, which are customized to have a physiologically-relevant stiffness, and promote lipid accumulation in both primary rabbit and murine 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes. After harvesting and stacking the individual myogenic and adipogenic microtissues, we find that the resultant multicomponent tissues adhere into intact structures within 6-12 h in culture. The resultant multicomponent 3D tissue constructs show behavior of a solid material with a Young's modulus of ∼ 2 ± 0.4 kPa and an ultimate tensile strength of ∼ 23 ± 7 kPa without the use of additional crosslinkers. Using this approach, we generate marbled cultured meat with ∼ mm to ∼ cm thickness, which has a protein content of ∼ 4 ± 2 g/100 g that is comparable to a conventionally produced Wagyu steak with a protein content of ∼ 9 ± 4 g/100 g. We show the translatability of this layer-by-layer assembly approach for microtissues across primary rabbit cells, murine cell lines, as well as for gelatin and plant-based scaffolds, which demonstrates a strategy to generate edible marbled meats derived from different species and scaffold materials.
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- N Stephanie Kawecki
- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California LA, USA; Broad Stem Cell Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Broad Stem Cell Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Broad Stem Cell Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Zhu Y, Hamill RM, Mullen AM, Kelly AL, Gagaoua M. Molecular mechanisms contributing to the development of beef sensory texture and flavour traits and related biomarkers: Insights from early post-mortem muscle using label-free proteomics. J Proteomics 2023; 286:104953. [PMID: 37390894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2023.104953] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
Abstract
Beef sensory quality comprises a suite of traits, each of which manifests its ultimate phenotype through interaction of muscle physiology with environment, both in vivo and post-mortem. Understanding variability in meat quality remains a persistent challenge, but omics studies to uncover biological connections between natural variability in proteome and phenotype could provide validation for exploratory studies and offer new insights. Multivariate analysis of proteome and meat quality data from Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle samples taken early post-mortem from 34 Limousin-sired bulls was conducted. Using for the first-time label-free shotgun proteomics combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), 85 proteins were found to be related with tenderness, chewiness, stringiness and flavour sensory traits. The putative biomarkers were classified in five interconnected biological pathways; i) muscle contraction, ii) energy metabolism, iii) heat shock proteins, iv) oxidative stress, v) regulation of cellular processes and binding. Among the proteins, PHKA1 and STBD1 correlated with all four traits, as did the GO biological process 'generation of precursor metabolites and energy'. Optimal regression models explained a high level (58-71%) of phenotypic variability with proteomic data for each quality trait. The results of this study propose several regression equations and biomarkers to explain the variability of multiple beef eating quality traits. Thanks to annotation and network analyses, they further suggest protein interactions and mechanisms underpinning the physiological processes regulating these key quality traits. SIGNIFICANCE: The proteomic profiles of animals with divergent quality profiles have been compared in numerous studies; however, a wide range of phenotypic variation is required to better understand the mechanisms underpinning the complex biological pathways correlated with beef quality and protein interactions. We used multivariate regression analyses and bioinformatics to analyse shotgun proteomics data to decipher the molecular signatures involved in beef texture and flavour variations with a focus on multiple quality traits. We developed multiple regression equations to explain beef texture and flavour. Additionally, potential candidate biomarkers correlated with multiple beef quality traits are suggested, which could have utility as indicators of beef overall sensory quality. This study explained the biological process responsible for determining key quality traits such as tenderness, chewiness, stringiness, and flavour in beef, which will provide support for future beef proteomics studies.
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- Yao Zhu
- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15KN3K Dublin 15, Ireland; School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork T12 K8AF, Ireland
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- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15KN3K Dublin 15, Ireland.
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- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15KN3K Dublin 15, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork T12 K8AF, Ireland
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- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15KN3K Dublin 15, Ireland; PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro, 35590 Saint-Gilles, France.
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Mohd Azmi SI, Kumar P, Sharma N, Sazili AQ, Lee SJ, Ismail-Fitry MR. Application of Plant Proteases in Meat Tenderization: Recent Trends and Future Prospects. Foods 2023; 12:1336. [PMID: 36981262 PMCID: PMC10047955 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Papain, bromelain, and ficin are commonly used plant proteases used for meat tenderization. Other plant proteases explored for meat tenderization are actinidin, zingibain, and cucumin. The application of plant crude extracts or powders containing higher levels of compounds exerting tenderizing effects is also gaining popularity due to lower cost, improved sensory attributes of meat, and the presence of bioactive compounds exerting additional benefits in addition to tenderization, such as antioxidants and antimicrobial effects. The uncontrolled plant protease action could cause excessive tenderization (mushy texture) and poor quality due to an indiscriminate breakdown of proteins. The higher cost of separation and the purification of enzymes, unstable structure, and poor stability of these enzymes due to autolysis are some major challenges faced by the food industry. The meat industry is targeting the recycling of enzymes and improving their stability and shelf-life by immobilization, encapsulation, protein engineering, medium engineering, and stabilization during tenderization. The present review critically analyzed recent trends and the prospects of the application of plant proteases in meat tenderization.
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- Syahira Izyana Mohd Azmi
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana 141004, Punjab, India;
- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Division of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Ranbir Singh Pura 181012, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Applied Animal Science, College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Zhang X, Han L, Gui L, Raza SHA, Hou S, Yang B, Wang Z, Ma Y, Makhlof RTM, Alhuwaymil Z, Ibrahim SF. Metabolome and microbiome analysis revealed the effect mechanism of different feeding modes on the meat quality of Black Tibetan sheep. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1076675. [PMID: 36687606 PMCID: PMC9854131 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1076675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Black Tibetan sheep is one of the primitive sheep breeds in China that is famous for its great eating quality and nutrient value but with little attention to the relationship between feeding regimes and rumen metabolome along with its impact on the muscle metabolism and meat quality. Methods This study applies metabolomics-based analyses of muscles and 16S rDNA-based sequencing of rumen fluid to examine how feeding regimes influence the composition of rumen microbiota, muscle metabolism and ultimately the quality of meat from Black Tibetan sheep. Twenty-seven rams were randomly assigned to either indoor feeding conditions (SG, n = 9), pasture grazing with indoor feeding conditions (BG, n = 9) or pasture grazing conditions (CG, n = 9) for 120 days. Results The results showed that, compared with BG and CG, SG improved the quality of Black Tibetan sheep mutton by preventing a decline in pH and increasing fat deposition to enhance the color, tenderness and water holding capacity (WHC) of the Longissimus lumborum (LL). Metabolomics and correlation analyses further indicated that the feeding regimes primarily altered amino acid, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in muscles, thereby influencing the amino acid (AA) and fatty acid (FA) levels as well as the color, tenderness and WHC of the LL. Furthermore, SG increased the abundance of Christensenellaceae R-7 group, [Eubacterium] coprostanoligenes group, Methanobrevibacter, Ruminococcus 2 and Quinella, decreased the abundance of Lactobacillus, Prevotella 1 and Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group, and showed a tendency to decrease the abundance of Succinivibrio and Selenomonas 1. Interestingly, all of these microorganisms participated in the deposition of AAs and FAs and modified the levels of different metabolites involved in the regulation of meat quality (maltotriose, pyruvate, L-ascorbic acid, chenodeoxycholate, D-glucose 6-phosphate, glutathione, etc.). Discussion Overall, the results suggest that feeding Black Tibetan sheep indoors with composite forage diet was beneficial to improve the mouthfeel of meat, its color and its nutritional value by altering the abundance of rumen bacteria which influenced muscle metabolism.
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- Xue Zhang
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China,*Correspondence: Lijuan Han, ✉
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China,Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia,Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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- Organic Department, College of Science and Humanities at Al-Quway'iyah, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Lopes FB, Baldi F, Brunes LC, Oliveira E Costa MF, da Costa Eifert E, Rosa GJM, Lobo RB, Magnabosco CU. Genomic prediction for meat and carcass traits in Nellore cattle using a Markov blanket algorithm. J Anim Breed Genet 2023; 140:1-12. [PMID: 36239216 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study was carried out to evaluate the advantage of preselecting SNP markers using Markov blanket algorithm regarding the accuracy of genomic prediction for carcass and meat quality traits in Nellore cattle. This study considered 3675, 3680, 3660 and 524 records of rib eye area (REA), back fat thickness (BF), rump fat (RF), and Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), respectively, from the Nellore Brazil Breeding Program. The animals have been genotyped using low-density SNP panel (30 k), and subsequently imputed for arrays with 777 k SNPs. Four Bayesian specifications of genomic regression models, namely Bayes A, Bayes B, Bayes Cπ and Bayesian Ridge Regression methods were compared in terms of prediction accuracy using a five folds cross-validation. Prediction accuracy for REA, BF and RF was all similar using the Bayesian Alphabet models, ranging from 0.75 to 0.95. For WBSF, the predictive ability was higher using Bayes B (0.47) than other methods (0.39 to 0.42). Although the prediction accuracies using Markov blanket of SNP markers were lower than those using all SNPs, for WBSF the relative gain was lower than 13%. With a subset of informative SNPs markers, identified using Markov blanket, probably, is possible to capture a large proportion of the genetic variance for WBSF. The development of low-density and customized arrays using Markov blanket might be cost-effective to perform a genomic selection for this trait, increasing the number of evaluated animals, improving the management decisions based on genomic information and applying genomic selection on a large scale.
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- Fernando Brito Lopes
- São Paulo State University - Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Department of Animal Science, Prof. Paulo Donato Castelane, Jaboticabal, Brazil.,Embrapa Cerrados, Brasilia, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University - Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Department of Animal Science, Prof. Paulo Donato Castelane, Jaboticabal, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.,Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Towards improving classification of Canadian dark-cutting beef carcasses: Consumer sensory evaluation. Meat Sci 2023; 195:109008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kamruzzaman M. Optical sensing as analytical tools for meat tenderness measurements - A review. Meat Sci 2023; 195:109007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sullivan P, Davis M, Bretón J, Edwards-Callaway L. Investigating the impact of pre-slaughter management factors on meat quality outcomes in cattle raised for beef: A scoping review. FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2022.1065002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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IntroductionThe pre-slaughter management period is a critical juncture in the beef supply chain, having implications not only for animal welfare and product quality, but also for profitability. During this period, cattle are exposed to many stressors in a short time, many of which have been shown to impact meat quality. Understanding how cattle management during this terminal step in the production chain affects meat quality and economic outcomes is crucial.MethodsThe objective of this study was to investigate, synthesize, and report on research evaluating the impact of management factors during the pre-slaughter period on beef meat quality. A systematic approach was used to search for peer-reviewed and primary studies published in English in CAB Abstracts, PubMed, and Web of Science. A total of 3,217 non-duplicate records were screened for eligibility; articles were deemed eligible for inclusion if they included beef cattle in the pre-slaughter period and reported at least one meat quality outcome. After three screening rounds, 85 articles met all inclusion criteria. Data pertinent to the scoping review’s aims were extracted, including study location, population characteristics, pre-slaughter factors reported, and outcomes of interest.ResultsEurope (35, 41%) and South America (21, 25%) represented approximately two-thirds of the studies. Bulls (37, 43.5%) and steers (34, 40.0%) were the most reported sex classes, with the most frequent breed types reported as predominantly British or Continental and Bos indicus breeds (24, 28.2%; 24, 28.2%, respectively). Transportation (n=46), lairage (n=36), and handling (n=35) practices were the most reported pre-slaughter factors. Overall, 59 studies reported pH as an outcome of interest – almost double that of the next highest outcome, bruising (n=35). Muscle pH was most assessed with predictors at the abattoir (n=37); conversely, the effects of transportation were most evaluated on bruising (n=23).DiscussionA trend across all the categories was that there were relatively few studies evaluating the impact of pre-transport factors on meat quality. Charting the relevant literature is a critical step towards understanding the relationship between pre-slaughter management and end-product quality; doing so will help industry stakeholders in the beef production chain optimize management practices that improve meat quality and enhance profitability.
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Gil M, Rudy M, Stanisławczyk R, Duma-Kocan P. Effect of Traditional Cooking and Sous Vide Heat Treatment, Cold Storage Time and Muscle on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Beef Meat. Molecules 2022; 27:7307. [PMID: 36364132 PMCID: PMC9655509 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Consumers are avoiding the consumption of highly processed foods, aware of the negative effects of the additives or high temperatures used on the biological value of the food. This causes an interest in ways of minimal processing or low-temperature cooking procedures. However, to achieve the desired organoleptic quality, it is necessary to know the relationship between the parameters of the treatments and the type of raw material. The purpose of this study was to investigate the complex effects of traditional cooking and sous vide heat treatment, cold storage time and muscle on the physicochemical and sensory properties of beef. The study material consisted of samples of musculus longissimus thoracis and musculus semitendinosus obtained from beef half-carcasses. The muscles were subjected to traditional cooking in water at 95 °C until the temperature inside the piece reached 65 °C and sous vide treatment at 65 °C for 2 h. The study was performed after 2 and 21 days of cold storage. Instrumental evaluation of texture parameters, color and sensory evaluation of meat was carried out. Meat stored for 21 days was characterized by more favorable TPA test (Texture Profile Analysis) results compared to meat evaluated 48 h post mortem. The study also showed positive effects of sous vide heat treatment on texture parameters and sensory properties (especially on tenderness and palatability), as well as differences in the formation of quality traits between muscles. Given the trends associated with energy-saving technologies, it is desirable to seek the optimal combination of temperature and time of fixation treatments at an acceptable level of quality. The use of low-temperature cooking for as little as 2 h, yields positive results in sensory evaluation of juiciness, tenderness, or palatability.
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- Department of Agricultural Processing and Commodity Science, Institute of Food and Nutrition Technology, College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszow, St. Zelwerowicza 4, 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland
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Inclusion of Grape Pomace in Finishing Cattle Diets: Carcass Traits, Meat Quality and Fatty Acid Composition. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12192597. [PMID: 36230337 PMCID: PMC9559692 DOI: 10.3390/ani12192597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Because of its high content of polyphenolic compounds, dietary inclusion of grape pomace (GP) in finishing cattle diet could possibly enhance product quality and the health value of beef lipids. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of feeding a high amount of grape pomace in finishing cattle diets on carcass traits, product quality, and fatty acid (FA) composition of beef. Jersey × Holstein crosses (n = 24) were fed either a typical finishing diet (CON) or a finishing diet containing 58% grape pomace (DM basis; HGP). Following the feeding period, animals were harvested, and carcass traits measured. Longissimus lumborum (LL) and semimembranosus (SM) muscle were then collected from each carcass for sensory quality evaluation and FA profile analysis. Hot carcass weight, backfat thickness, and preliminary and final yield grades were greater (p ≤ 0.04) for CON than HGP steers. However, there was no diet effect on rib eye area (REA), kidney, pelvic, and heart (KPH) fat, and marbling. Feeding the HGP compared to CON diet reduced lipid oxidation of LL and SM steaks over time; the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, which did not differ on d 0 and 2 of 8-d simulated retail display, was lower on d 4, 6 and 8 for HGP than CON steers (treatment × day of simulated display interaction; p < 0.01). Brightness (L* values) and redness (b*) were greater for LL steaks from HGP than CON steers on most days of simulated display (treatment × day of simulated display interaction; p < 0.01). In addition, the LL and SM muscle content of several FA linked to positive health outcomes in humans including 18:2 n-6, 18:2 c9t11, total conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and total polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) was also greater (p ≤ 0.02) for steers fed the HGP compared to the CON diet. In summary, current findings suggest that although it could possibly limit growth performance, feeding a high amount of grape pomace to finishing cattle could enhance both the sensory quality and the health value of beef lipids, which are key in increasing consumer acceptability of beef.
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Moloney AP, Wilson SS, Siphambili S, Moran L, O’Riordan EG, O’Sullivan MG, Kerry JP, Monahan FJ, McGee M. The Colour, Composition and Eating Quality of Beef from Late- or Early-Maturing Suckler Bulls Finished at Pasture with or without Concentrate Supplementation. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12182417. [PMID: 36139278 PMCID: PMC9495212 DOI: 10.3390/ani12182417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Carcasses from pasture-finished early-maturing (EM), rather than late-maturing (LM), breed bulls may be more suited to meet the minimum carcass fatness classification of 2+ (6.0 on a 15-point scale) required for some markets. The comparative colour and eating quality of beef from grass-fed bulls of different maturities are unknown. Sixty yearling suckler-bred bulls were assigned to a 2 (maturities: EM and LM) × 2 (finishing strategies: grass only (G0) or grass + 4.0 kg concentrate daily (GC)) factorial design. Bulls were at pasture from 7 April, concentrates were introduced (or not) 97 days later, and bulls were slaughtered at 192 d post-turnout (approximately 19 mo of age). Carcass fat scores averaged 5.02, 6.20, 6.33 and 7.30 for LMG0, LMGC, EMG0 and EMGC bulls, respectively. Muscle colour did not differ between treatments. Muscle from LM had lower intramuscular fat concentration, collagen solubility and a tendency (p < 0.1) towards lower ratings for tenderness, texture, and acceptability of 14 d aged beef. Concentrate supplementation decreased the ratings for muscle tenderness but ratings for acceptability were not affected. Achieving the minimum carcass fatness was therefore not required to produce beef of acceptable eating quality and suckler bulls can access the “grass-fed” beef market.
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- Aidan P. Moloney
- Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany Co., C15 PW95 Meath, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15 DY05 Dublin 15, Ireland
- Lactiker Research Group, Department of Pharmacy and Food Science, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany Co., C15 PW95 Meath, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany Co., C15 PW95 Meath, Ireland
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Zurbriggen G, Maglietti C, Pouzo L, Testa M, Riffel S, Elizalde J, Pavan E. Extending the feeding period beyond 8.0 mm of subcutaneous
fat reduces feed efficiency without improving meat colour and
tenderness of non-implanted feedlot steers. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/151153/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tuell JR, Nondorf MJ, Abdelhaseib M, Setyabrata D, Barker S, Legako JF, Kim YHB. Beef quality, biochemical attributes, and descriptive sensory scores of
gluteus medius, biceps femoris
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tensor fasciae latae
muscles subjected to combined tumbling and postmortem aging. J Food Sci 2022; 87:3781-3796. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jacob R. Tuell
- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock Texas USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock Texas USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USA
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Zhang N, Xu G, Sun P, Wang S, Zhu Y, Duan S, Jiang M, Li H, Wei X, Ma Y. Buffalo long non-coding RNA gene11007 promotes myoblasts proliferation. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:857044. [PMID: 36032282 PMCID: PMC9404873 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.857044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Buffalo meat is of good quality because it is lean and tender, and could bring significant cardiovascular benefits. The underlying difference in muscle development and meat quality is a complex and precisely orchestrated process which has been demonstrated to be regulated by long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). However, the regulatory role of lncRNAs in the growth and development of buffalo skeletal muscle is still unclear. In this study, the Ribo-Zero RNA-Seq method was used to explore the lncRNA expression profiles of buffalo myoblasts during the proliferation and differentiation phases. A specific set of 9,978 lncRNAs was found. By comparing the expression profiles of lncRNAs, it was found that there were 1,576 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) during buffalo myoblast differentiation. Twelve DELs were chosen and subsequently verified in eight different buffalo tissues during fetal and adult stages by using qPCR. Gene11007 was found to be one of the most down-regulated lncRNAs during buffalo myoblasts differentiation and it was subsequently characterized. EdU, CCK-8, qPCR and western blotting assays showed that gene11007 promoted the proliferation of buffalo myoblasts but it had no effect on cell differentiation. Our research may enrich the genome annotations of buffalo and provide a new molecular target for the in-depth understanding of the regulation of lncRNAs in skeletal muscle.
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- Ning Zhang
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-Bioresources in Dabie Mountains, Xinyang, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-Bioresources in Dabie Mountains, Xinyang, China
- *Correspondence: Xuefeng Wei
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-Bioresources in Dabie Mountains, Xinyang, China
- Yun Ma
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Pavan E, Subbaraj AK, Eyres GT, Silcock P, Realini CE. Association of metabolomic and lipidomic data with Chinese and New Zealand consumer clusters showing preferential likings for lamb meat from three production systems. Food Res Int 2022; 158:111504. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nondorf MJ, Romanyk M, Lemenager RP, Koranne V, Malshe A, Brad Kim YH. Application of Fresh Beef Tumbling to Enhance Tenderness and Proteolysis of Cull Cow Beef Loins (
M. longissimus lumborum
). Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.16007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Mariah J. Nondorf
- Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette 47907 IN USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette 47907 IN USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette 47907 IN USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette 47907 IN USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences Purdue University West Lafayette 47907 IN USA
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Duarte TL, Bolkenov B, Klopatek SC, Oltjen JW, King DA, Shackelford SD, Wheeler TL, Yang X. Evaluating the Shelf Life and Sensory Properties of Beef Steaks from Cattle Raised on Different Grass Feeding Systems in the Western United States. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142141. [PMID: 35885384 PMCID: PMC9315754 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Consumer interest in grass-fed beef has been steadily rising due to consumer perception of its potential benefits. This interest has led to a growing demand for niche market beef, particularly in the western United States. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the impact of feeding systems on the change in microbial counts, color, and lipid oxidation of steaks during retail display, and on their sensory attributes. The systems included: conventional grain-fed (CON), 20 months-grass-fed (20GF), 25-months-grass-fed (25GF) and 20-months-grass-fed + 45-day-grain-fed (45GR). The results indicate that steaks in the 20GF group displayed a darker lean and fat color, and a lower oxidation state than those in the 25GF group. However, the feeding system did not have an impact on pH or objective tenderness of beef steaks. In addition, consumers and trained panelist did not detect a difference in taste or flavor between the 20GF or 25GF steaks but expressed a preference for the CON and 45GR steaks, indicating that an increased grazing period may improve the color and oxidative stability of beef, while a short supplementation with grain may improve eating quality.
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- Toni L. Duarte
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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Consumer Perception of Beef Quality and How to Control, Improve and Predict It? Focus on Eating Quality. Foods 2022; 11:foods11121732. [PMID: 35741930 PMCID: PMC9223083 DOI: 10.3390/foods11121732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Quality refers to the characteristics of products that meet the demands and expectations of the end users. Beef quality is a convergence between product characteristics on one hand and consumers’ experiences and demands on the other. This paper reviews the formation of consumer beef quality perception, the main factors determining beef sensory quality, and how to measure and predict beef eating quality at scientific and industrial levels. Beef quality is of paramount importance to consumers since consumer perception of quality determines the decision to purchase and repeat the purchase. Consumer perception of beef quality undergoes a multi-step process at the time of purchase and consumption in order to achieve an overall value assessment. Beef quality perception is determined by a set of quality attributes, including intrinsic (appearance, safety, technological, sensory and nutritional characteristics, convenience) and extrinsic (price, image, livestock farming systems, commercial strategy, etc.) quality traits. The beef eating qualities that are the most valued by consumers are highly variable and depend mainly on the composition and characteristics of the original muscle and the post-mortem processes involved in the conversion of muscle into meat, the mechanisms of which are summarized in this review. Furthermore, in order to guarantee good quality beef for consumers in advance, the prediction of beef quality by combining different traits in scenarios where the animal, carcass, and muscle cuts can be evaluated is also discussed in the current review.
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Wei M, Liu X, Xie P, Lei Y, Yu H, Han A, Xie L, Jia H, Lin S, Bai Y, Sun B, Zhang S. Characterization of Volatile Profiles and Correlated Contributing Compounds in Pan-Fried Steaks from Different Chinese Yellow Cattle Breeds through GC-Q-Orbitrap, E-Nose, and Sensory Evaluation. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113593. [PMID: 35684525 PMCID: PMC9182176 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study focused on characterizing the volatile profiles and contributing compounds in pan-fried steaks from different Chinese yellow cattle breeds. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of six Chinese yellow cattle breeds (bohai, jiaxian, yiling, wenshan, xinjiang, and pingliang) were analyzed by GC-Q-Orbitrap spectrometry and electronic nose (E-nose). Multivariate statistical analysis was performed to identify the differences in VOCs profiles among breeds. The relationship between odor-active volatiles and sensory evaluation was analyzed by partial least square regression (PLSR) to identify contributing volatiles in pan-fried steaks of Chinese yellow cattle. The results showed that samples were divided into two groups, and 18 VOCs were selected as potential markers for the differentiation of the two groups by GC-Q-Orbitrap combined multivariate statistical analysis. YL and WS were in one group comprising mainly aliphatic compounds, while the rest were in the other group with more cyclic compounds. Steaks from different breeds were better differentiated by GC-Q-Orbitrap in combination with chemometrics than by E-nose. Six highly predictive compounds were selected, including 3-methyl-butanal, benzeneacetaldehyde, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-pyrazine, 2-acetylpyrrole, 2-acetylthiazole, and 2-acetyl-2-thiazoline. Sensory recombination difference and preference testing revealed that the addition of highly predictive compounds induced a perceptible difference to panelists. This study provides valuable data to characterize and discriminate the flavor profiles in pan-fried steaks of Chinese yellow cattle.
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- Meng Wei
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering Institute, Shijiazhuang University, Shijiazhuang 050035, China; (A.H.); (L.X.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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- Chemical Engineering Institute, Shijiazhuang University, Shijiazhuang 050035, China; (A.H.); (L.X.)
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- Chemical Engineering Institute, Shijiazhuang University, Shijiazhuang 050035, China; (A.H.); (L.X.)
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- Department of Food and Biological Engineering, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China; (H.J.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Food and Biological Engineering, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China; (H.J.); (S.L.)
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- Henan Animal Health Supervision, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (M.W.); (X.L.); (P.X.); (Y.L.); (H.Y.); (B.S.)
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Souza M, Santos MD, Andrade ED, Ferrer M, Barbosa A, Silva T, Pereira E, Silva Júnior JD, Bezerra L, Oliveira R. Effect of replacement of Tifton-85 hay with Pleurotus spp. mushroom residue on physicochemical composition, fatty acid profile and sensorial attributes of lamb meat. Livest Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schwartz M, Marais J, Strydom PE, Hoffman LC. Effects of increasing internal end‐point temperatures on physicochemical and sensory properties of meat: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:2843-2872. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Marbi Schwartz
- Department of Food Science Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch South Africa
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- Department of Food Science Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch South Africa
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- Department of Animal Sciences Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch South Africa
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Health and Food Sciences Precinct Coopers Plains Australia
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de Barros Silva Haddad G, Gomes HB, Buchili AFM, Rodrigues LM, Fontes PR, de Lemos Souza Ramos A, Ramos EM. Accelerating the dry aging of bone‐in beef from Nellore cattle by the freeze/thaw process. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Departamento de Ciência dos Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200‐900 Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciência dos Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200‐900 Brasil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570‐900 Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciência dos Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200‐900 Brasil
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Hernandez MS, McClennan JT, Martini S, Allen K, Ban H, Legako JF. Thermophysical properties of beef steaks varying in USDA quality grade and internal temperature. MEAT AND MUSCLE BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.22175/mmb.13900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of quality grade and internal temperature on the thermophysical properties of beef strip steaks. Beef strip loins (n=24) were collected from USDA Prime (PR), Low Choice (LC), and Standard (ST) carcasses. Strip loins were fabricated into 2.54 cm steaks at 21 d postmortem and randomly assigned to an internal temperature (4, 25, 55, 60, 71, 77°C). Steaks were subjected to various thermal and physical property measurements. No quality grade × internal temperature interaction was observed for diffusivity and conductivity (P > 0.05). Steaks tempered to 25°C had the greatest conductivity compared to all other internal temperature treatments (P = 0.021). A quality grade × internal temperature interaction was observed for center myosin and sarcoplasmic protein enthalpy values (P < 0.001). Raw (4 and 25°C) ST steaks had lower enthalpy values compared to raw PR and LC steaks (P < 0.05). Raw steaks had greater surface myosin and both center and surface actin enthalpy values (P < 0.05). A quality grade × internal temperature was observed for surface and center viscoelasticity (P < 0.05). Raw steaks were less viscoelastic compared to cooked steaks, regardless of quality grade (P < 0.05). Quality grade and internal temperature impacted expressible moisture and water holding capacity (P ≤ 0.001). ST steaks possessed increased expressible moisture and water holding capacity compared to LC and PR steaks (P < 0.05). A quality grade × internal temperature was observed for Warner-Bratzler shear force and springiness (P ≤ 0.008). DOD impacted all texture profile analysis attributes (P < 0.05). PR steaks were more cohesive than ST steaks (P = 0.011). These data show that final internal temperature and intramuscular fat content impact thermophysical properties of beef steaks.
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- Utah State University Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food sciences
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- Utah State University Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Sciences
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- Utah State University Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Sciences
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- University of PIttsburg Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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Hammond P, Chun C, Wu WJ, Welter A, O'Quinn T, Magnin-Bissel G, Geisbrecht E, Chao M. An investigation on the influence of various biochemical tenderness factors on eight different bovine muscles. MEAT AND MUSCLE BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.22175/mmb.13902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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This study's objective was to understand the relationships between biochemical tenderness components and subject/objective tenderness of eight muscles from beef carcasses. Longissimus thoracis (LT), pectoralis profundus (PP), supraspinatus (SS), triceps brachii (TB), gluteus medius (GM), rectus abdominus (RA), rectus femoris (RF), and semitendinosus (ST) were collected from 10 USDA upper 2/3 Choice beef carcasses and assigned to a two- or 21-day aging period (n=160). Troponin-T (TNT) degradation, desmin degradation, sarcomere length, collagen content, mature collagen crosslink density, intramuscular lipid content, pH, Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF) and trained sensory panel analyses were measured. A Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between each tenderness contributor measured in this study with WBSF or the overall tenderness evaluated by the trained panelist for each of the eight muscles. In addition, multivariate regression models were constructed to confirm this relationship. The results showed that muscle anatomical locations and physiological functions driven by muscle fiber types may explain some of the biochemical/tenderness differences found in this study. The correlation analysis showed that each muscle had a specific tenderness factor(s) that contributed to the overall tenderness. For instance, tenderness for LT, TB, GM, RA, and ST may be influenced more by proteolytic degradation, while the collagen characteristics may primarily influence tenderness for PP. Also, lipid content has a significant influence on GM tenderness. Finally, the multivariate regression model showed that almost all of the biochemical measurements conducted in this study played a minor but important role as an overall tenderness predictor on a whole carcass basis. Increasing the knowledge base on the various tenderness components' level of contribution will allow end-users to develop specific tenderness management strategies to ensure consistent tenderness in beef products.
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- Peang Hammond
- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry
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Tuell JR, Nondorf MJ, Abdelhaseib M, Setyabrata D, Kim YHB. Tumbling and subsequent aging improves tenderness of beef longissimus lumborum and semitendinosus steaks by disrupting myofibrillar structure and enhancing proteolysis. J Anim Sci 2022; 100:6561586. [PMID: 35357503 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Tenderness is an important sensory attribute to the overall eating experience of beef. Identifying novel methods to ensure consistent tenderness, especially in inherently tough cuts, is critical for the industry. This study investigated if tumbling without brine inclusion could be an effective method to improve the quality and palatability attributes of beef longissimus lumborum (LL) and semitendinosus (ST) steaks. Furthermore, interactions with postmortem aging were evaluated to determine how tumbling might affect protein degradation and muscle ultrastructure. At 5 d postmortem, pairs of LL and ST muscles from beef carcasses (n = 16) were bisected, vacuum packaged, and tumbled for 0, 40, 80, or 120 min. Sections were divided and subsequently aged an additional 0 or 10 d at 2 °C. Tumbling for any duration improved instrumental tenderness of LL (P < 0.001) but not ST (P > 0.05) steaks, regardless of aging time. Tumbling exacerbated moisture loss in both muscles shown by greater purge and cooking losses (P < 0.05). Myofibrillar fragmentation was induced through tumbling in both muscles (P < 0.001), which was supported by transmission electron microscopy images. Tumbling for 120 min followed by 10 d of aging resulted in less abundant intact troponin-T in both LL and ST (P < 0.05), as well as less intact desmin in ST (P < 0.05); however, calpain-1 autolysis was not affected by tumbling (P > 0.05). No effects of tumbling, aging, nor the interaction were found for the content and solubility of collagen (P > 0.05). Consumer panelists (n = 120/muscle) rated LL steaks tumbled for any duration higher for tenderness and overall liking compared to control steaks (P < 0.05). For ST, significant interactions were found for consumer liking of tenderness and juiciness. In general, tumbling without subsequent aging resulted in poorer juiciness than non-tumbled (P < 0.05), while at 10 d no differences in juiciness were found between treatments (P > 0.05). For ST steaks that were aged 10 d, 120 min of tumbling resulted in greater tenderness liking than non-tumbled steaks (P < 0.05). These results suggest that tumbling would result in myofibrillar fragmentation and may benefit the degradation of myofibrillar proteins; however, there would be negligible impacts on collagen. Accordingly, tumbling without brine inclusion alone may be sufficient to improve tenderness and overall liking of LL steaks, while combined tumbling with subsequent postmortem aging would be necessary to improve tenderness liking of ST.
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- Jacob R Tuell
- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Meat Science and Muscle Biology Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Mahagan KT, Garmyn AJ, Legako JF, Miller MF. A Comparison of Consumer Responses Using Paper and Digital Ballots for Eating Quality Assessment of Beef Steaks. MEAT AND MUSCLE BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.22175/mmb.12611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A consumer study was conducted to determine whether consumers scored beef palatability traits differently on paper versus digital ballots. Beef subprimals representing 4 treatments with inherent variation in eating quality were collected: USDA Select eye of round aged 7 d postmortem, USDA Select strip loin aged 7 d postmortem, USDA Choice tenderloin aged 21 d postmortem, and USDA Prime strip loin aged 21 d postmortem. Accessory muscles, external fat, and connective tissue were removed from subprimals. Muscles were fabricated into 2.5-cm steaks and further divided into 2 equal halves for consumer testing. Consumers (n = 360) evaluated 8 samples divided into 2 blocks representing the 2 ballot types. Within each ballot block, Select longissimus lumborum samples were always served in the first and fifth position, followed by the remaining 3 treatments served in a randomized order among the latter 3 positions. Consumers rated each steak sample for tenderness, juiciness, flavor liking, and overall liking from 0 to 100 on either a paper or a digital ballot and then rated the paired steak halves on the opposite ballot during the second block of sample testing. Ballot type influenced (P < 0.02) all traits, as consumers scored traits greater (P < 0.05) on paper compared with digital ballots, regardless of treatment. The magnitude of differences between ballot types was much smaller than the magnitude of differences between cut treatments, which also differed (P < 0.01). The smallest margin between ballot type was observed for tenderness (1.8 points); juiciness, flavor liking, and overall liking all differed by 3.4 points. Independent studies could and have utilized digital ballots without concern, as consumers sorted samples by treatment in the current study similarly, regardless of ballot type. However, researchers should consider ballot type for their sensory studies, especially if data will be added to a collective data set.
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- Kyle T. Mahagan
- Texas Tech University Department of Animal and Food Sciences
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- Texas Tech University Department of Animal and Food Sciences
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Moloney AP, O’Riordan EG, McGee M, O’Sullivan MG, Kerry JP, Wilson SS, Monahan FJ, Kelly AK, McMenamin K, Moran L. Carcass characteristics, colour and eating quality of beef from late maturing suckler bulls finished at pasture with or without concentrate supplementation or indoors on a high concentrate ration. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/an21426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Andrade BF, Paula MMDO, Carneiro JDDS, Fontes PR, Torres Filho RDA, Ramos EM, Ramos ADLS. Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the sensory perception and intention to purchase buffalo meat by consumers in Southeast Brazil. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-6723.00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of extrinsic factors (meat type, price, and nutritional claims) on purchase intention and the perception of intrinsic factors (tenderness, juiciness and flavor) in buffalo loin in a region of Brazil where the marketing of buffalo meat is not common. Photos of the steaks were treated and labels were designed to simulate the retail purchase process, with the effects of extrinsic factors being evaluated through conjoint analysis. Sensory tests of difference from control, purchase intention, and overall acceptance were performed for intrinsic factors. Regarding the purchase process, a determining factor was the price, with buffalo meat having a better purchase intention when associated with a lower price. The lowest price also proved to be more important than the presence of nutritional information for most respondents, however, nutritional information was necessary for consumers characterized over 50 years old. Good acceptance was perceived after tasting buffalo meat, even with less tenderness and juiciness compared to Nellore, and only a minority respondents were willing to pay more for it. The buffalo meat presents a potential option for the consumer, when offered in association with marketing strategies that emphasize nutritional and/or sensory information, such as tenderness and juiciness.
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Akinmoladun OF, Fon FN, Mpendulo CT, Hugo A, Falowo AB, Nantapo CTW. Fatty acid profile, oxidative stability of lipids and sensory attributes of water restricted Xhosa goat meat supplemented with vitamin C. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/an20238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Context
Water scarcity often accompanied by limited water intake (WI) in livestock may result in pre-slaughter stress, thereby affecting meat quality parameters.
Aims
This study was conducted to determine the effect of vitamin C (VC) supplementations on fatty acid (FA), lipids oxidation and sensory attributes of Longissimus lumborum muscles of Xhosa goats subjected to different watering regimen.
Methods
In total, 42 goats were randomly assigned into seven treatments: without water restriction, WR (W0, control); WR of 70% of ad libitum WI (W70); WR of 50% ad libitum WI (W50); WR of 70% of ad libitum WI+3gVC daily (W70+); WR of 50% of ad libitum WI intake+3gVC daily (W50+); WR of 70% of ad libitum WI+3gVC and extra 5gVC given every 8 days (W70++); WR of 50% of ad libitum WI+3gVC and extra 5gVC given every 8 days (W50++). The goats were fed for 75 days and killed following standard procedures. Bodyweight changes, thaw loss, ultimate pH (pHu), thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS), moisture and fat content, sensory attributes and FA profile of the meat were evaluated.
Key results
Results indicated that the decreased final weight in the untreated groups (W70 and W50) was reduced (P>0.05) in the treated groups (W70+, W50+, W70++, W50++). The treatment effect was not significant (P>0.05) on pHu, thaw loss and TBARS values. The moisture and fat content in the water-restricted groups were lower (P<0.05) than in W0. The meat sensory appearance was affected (P<0.05) by WR. Regardless of VC concentration, vaccenic and docosahexaenoic acid increased (P<0.05), while linolenic acid decreased as the WR levels increased.
Conclusions
WR of 70% and 50% of ad libitum WI, with or without VC, did not negatively affect the meat’s lipid oxidation and FA profile.
Implications
Limited WI reduces body weight. However, a daily dose of VC could help reduce body weight loss during water scarcity.
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Beef from Calves Finished with a Diet Based on Concentrate Rich in Agro-Industrial By-Products: Acceptability and Quality Label Preferences in Spanish Meat Consumers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 12:ani12010006. [PMID: 35011112 PMCID: PMC8749768 DOI: 10.3390/ani12010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Conjoint analysis was used to estimate the relative importance of some of the main extrinsic attributes and quality labels of beef in three Spanish cities (Córdoba, Marbella, and Santa Pola) in a study performed with 300 individuals. Consumers were segmented according to their frequency of consumption. Willingness to pay for different meats was also calculated from the conjoint analysis results. Consumer liking of beef that had been finished with an alternative concentrate rich in agro-industrial by-products and aged for three different durations as compared to conventionally finished beef was also evaluated using the same consumers. The most important attribute for Spanish consumers was the price (28%), followed by origin (25%), animal welfare certification (19%), protected geographical indication (14%), and organic agriculture certification (14%). Most consumers preferred beef from Spain at the lowest possible price and with the highest number of quality labels. Consumers were willing to pay a premium of 1.49, 3.61, and 5.53 EUR over 14 EUR/kg for organic certification, protected geographical indication, and animal welfare certification, respectively. Sensory analysis revealed that, for regular consumers, beef finished with an alternative concentrate rich in agro-industrial by-products offered several hedonic advantages (color, flavor, and tenderness) when compared to beef finished using a conventional diet, while occasional consumers did not find any difference between the two kinds of meat.
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Evaluation of skin-on goat meat processing on processing efficiency, carcass yield, meat quality, and sensory attributes. Meat Sci 2021; 184:108675. [PMID: 34656006 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the properties of skin-on and skin-off goat processing and carcasses for processing efficiency, fabrication time, biochemical factors, and sensory attributes for stewed goat meat. Thirty-one goats were harvested in 2 separate experiments, either skin-on (n = 16) or off (n = 15). The carcasses were fabricated into four primals and each primal was cut into cubes. Processing efficiency, carcasses yield, collagen content, moisture, lipid, ultimate pH, and sensory attributes were measured, and multivariate regression analysis were conducted. The skin-on group had greater overall yield compared to the skin-off group (P < 0.01). Consumers rated goat shoulder meat with the highest overall liking compared to the other primals (P < 0.01), regardless of skin present (P > 0.10). Finally, lipid % was found to be the most essential palatability trait to American Asian consumers.
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Schmidt CV, Plankensteiner L, Clausen MP, Walhter AR, Kirkensgaard JJK, Olsen K, Mouritsen OG. Gastrophysical and chemical characterization of structural changes in cooked squid mantle. J Food Sci 2021; 86:4811-4827. [PMID: 34653262 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Squid (Loligo forbesii and Loligo vulgaris) mantles were cooked by sous vide cooking using different temperatures (46°C, 55°C, 77°C) and times (30 s, 2 min, 15 min, 1 h, 5 h, 24 h), including samples of raw tissue. Macroscopic textural properties were characterized by texture analysis (TA) conducted with Meullenet-Owens razor shear blade and compared to analysis results from differential scanning calorimetry. The collagen content of raw tissues of squid was quantified as amount of total hydroxyproline using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography. Structural changes were monitored by Raman spectroscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering and visualized by second harmonic generation microscopy. Collagen in the squid tissue was found to be highest in arms (4.3% of total protein), then fins (3.0%), and lowest in the mantle (1.5%), the content of the mantle being very low compared to that of other species of squid. Collagen was found to be the major protein responsible for cooking loss, whereas both collagen and actin were found to be key to mechanical textural changes. A significant decreased amount of cooking loss was obtained using a lower cooking temperature of 55°C compared to 77°C, without yielding significant textural changes in most TA parameters, except for TA hardness which was significantly less reduced. An optimized sous vide cooking time and temperature around 55-77°C and 0.5-5 h deserves further investigation, preferably coupled to sensory consumer evaluation. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The study provides knowledge about structural changes during sous vide cooking of squid mantle. The results may be translated into gastronomic use, promoting the use of an underutilized resource of delicious and nutritious protein (Loligo vulgaris and Loligo forbesii).
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- Charlotte Vinther Schmidt
- Department of Food Science, Design & Consumer Behavior, University of Copenhagen & Taste for Life (Smag for Livet), Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Laboratory of Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- SDU Biotechnology, Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- SDU Biotechnology, Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Design & Consumer Behavior, University of Copenhagen & Taste for Life (Smag for Livet), Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Design & Consumer Behavior, University of Copenhagen & Taste for Life (Smag for Livet), Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Design & Consumer Behavior, University of Copenhagen & Taste for Life (Smag for Livet), Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Matney MJ, Gravely ME, O'Quinn TG, Drouillard JS, Phelps-Ronningen KJ, Houser TA, Hobson AW, Alcocer HM, Gonzalez JM. Effects of extended postmortem aging and intramuscular location on protein degradation, muscle fiber morphometrics, and tenderness of beef longissimus lumborum and semitendinosus steaks. J Anim Sci 2021; 99:6369559. [PMID: 34516626 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine effects of extended aging and intramuscular location on Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), muscle fiber cross-sectional area (CSA), and protein degradation of semitendinosus (ST) and longissimus lumborum (LL) steaks. Left ST and LL were removed from 40 carcasses at 6 d postmortem. The ST was fabricated into five locations (LOC), with LOC 1 being most proximal and LOC 5 being most distal. The posterior LL was fabricated into 3 LOC, with LOC 1 being most anterior. Vacuum sealed ST steaks were aged 7, 14, 28, 56, or 112 d postmortem, while LL steaks were aged 7, 28, or 112 d postmortem at 2 ± 1 °C. A steak from each LOC was assigned to WBSF or laboratory analyses. There were no Day of Aging (DOA) × LOC interactions for all dependent variables (P > 0.06). There were DOA effects for ST and LL WBSF values and degraded 38-kDa desmin (DES; P < 0.01). Day-7 ST-steak WBSF value was greater than all other days (P < 0.01) and day-14 steaks had greater WBSF value than remaining days (P < 0.05). Day-28 ST-steak WBSF values were greater than day 56 and 112 (P < 0.01), which did not differ (P = 0.53). In the LL, day-7 steaks had greater WBSF values than the other two timepoints (P < 0.01) and day-28 steaks had greater (P < 0.01) WBSF values than day-112 steaks. Degraded ST 38-kDa DES content was less on day 7 and 14 compared to all other days (P < 0.03), but did not differ (P = 0.79) from each other. Days 28 and 56 38-kDa DES content was less than day 112 (P < 0.01), but did not differ (P = 0.34) from each other. Degraded LL 38-kDa DES content was less on day 7 than day 28 and 112 (P < 0.02), which did not differ (P = 0.67). There were LOC effects for only ST WBSF and muscle fiber CSA (P < 0.05). Semitendinosus steak LOC 1 and 2 had greater WBSF values than all other locations (P < 0.01), but did not differ (P = 0.32) from each other. Semitendinosus steak LOC 3 and 5 had greater WBSF values than LOC 4 (P < 0.01), but did not differ (P = 0.85) from each other. The CSA of all ST fiber types were largest in LOC 1 compared to all other fiber types (P < 0.01). The CSA of all LOC 2 and 3 fiber types was greater than LOC 4 and 5 (P < 0.01), but were not different from each other (P > 0.81), and LOC 4 had greater CSA than LOC 5 (P < 0.01). Steak aging WBSF value improvements seemed proteolysis catalyzed, while the ST intramuscular tenderness gradient was more likely due to muscle fiber CSA.
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- MaryAnn J Matney
- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Sensory Consumer and Descriptive Analysis of Steaks from Beef Animals Selected from Tough and Tender Animal Genotypes: Genetic Meat Quality Traits Can Be Detected by Consumers. Foods 2021; 10:foods10081911. [PMID: 34441687 PMCID: PMC8394310 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The objective of the present study was to determine if animals who were genetically divergent in the predicted tenderness of their meat actually produced more tender meat, as well as what the implications were for other organoleptic properties of the meat. The parental average genetic merit for meat tenderness was used to locate 20 “Tough genotype” heifers and 17 “Tender genotype” heifers; M. longissimus thoracis steaks from all heifers were subjected to sensory affective analysis (140 consumers) and sensory profiling using two trained sensory panels. All sample steaks were treated identically regarding pre- and post-mortem handling, storage, cooking and presentation (i.e., randomised, blind coded). For the affective consumer study, eight steaks were sectioned from the same location of the striploin muscles from each of the heifers. In total, 108 steaks from the Tender genotype and 118 from the Tough genotype were tested in the consumer study to determine the preference or liking of these steaks for appearance, aroma, flavour, tenderness, juiciness and overall acceptability. The consumer study found that the Tender genotype scored higher (p < 0.0001) for liking of tenderness, juiciness, flavour and overall acceptability compared to the Tough genotype. Similar results were generally found for the separate consumer age cohorts (18–64 years) with lower sensory acuity in the 65+ age cohort. For the descriptive analysis, the Tender genotype scored numerically more tender, juicy and flavoursome, although the differences were only significant for one of the panels. The critical outcome from this study is that parental average genetic merit can be used to pre-select groups of animals for tenderness, which, in turn, can be detected by consumers.
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Beyer ES, Harr KM, Olson BA, Rice EA, Jones CK, Chao MD, Vipham JL, Zumbaugh MD, O'Quinn TG. Palatability Traits of Sirloin Cap Steaks From Four USDA Quality Grades. MEAT AND MUSCLE BIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.22175/mmb.12424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Sirloin cap steaks from 4 different USDA quality grades were evaluated to determine the effect of marbling on eating experience. Top sirloin cap steaks (N = 60) of 4 different quality grades (Prime, Top Choice, Low Choice, and Select) were evaluated in the current study. Top sirloin butts were collected, and the biceps femoris was removed, trimmed, and sliced into twelve 2.54-cm-thick steaks. The steaks from each subprimal were aged for 28 d and designated for either trained sensory panels, consumer sensory panels, Warner-Bratzler shear force, or moisture and fat determination. The Prime steaks were rated the highest (P < 0.05) for overall liking and were higher (P < 0.05) for flavor liking than Low Choice and Select steaks within the consumer panels. However, all quality treatments were similar (P > 0.05) in juiciness and tenderness for the consumer panels. Additionally, a similar (P > 0.05) percentage of samples from each treatment were rated acceptable for tenderness, juiciness, flavor liking, and overall liking, with each trait having greater than 70% of samples rated acceptable. Also, Prime steaks were rated the highest (P < 0.05) for sustained juiciness and overall tenderness within the trained sensory panels. Similarly, Prime steaks were rated higher (P <0.05) for initial juiciness than the Low Choice and Select treatments but were similar (P > 0.05) to Top Choice. These results indicate that USDA quality grades impact the eating quality of sirloin cap steaks, especially within the Prime grade, and could provide an opportunity for refined marketing and added economic value for the cut.
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- Erin S. Beyer
- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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- Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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Santos D, Monteiro MJ, Voss HP, Komora N, Teixeira P, Pintado M. The most important attributes of beef sensory quality and production variables that can affect it: A review. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Improving the quality of sous-vide beef from Holstein-Friesian bulls by different marinades. Meat Sci 2021; 182:108639. [PMID: 34333274 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of the study was to determine effects of four commercial marinades on the colour, tenderness, cooking loss and sensory characteristics of semimembranosus beef muscles before and after sous-vide (SV) treatment. Muscles (n = 24) were marinated using Odessa (O; red pepper, garlic, onion), Mexico (M; red pepper, tomato), Old Polish (OP; pepper, garlic), and Bordeaux (B; pepper, red pepper, garlic) marinades for 24 h at 4 °C. Marinades uptake ranged from 3.3% (M) to 4.4% (B). Marinating and SV significantly affected all colour parameters. In SV beef, the highest values of L* were noted in OP and O samples, whereas the highest a* and b* values in M samples. Overall, marinating reduced (P < 0.05) cooking loss (34.6%) and shear force (19.5%). The use of marinating prior to SV treatment beneficially affected taste, tenderness and juiciness of beef. OP marinade allowed to obtain beef steaks with the best sensory quality and the lowest shear force.
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Zhang Y, Li X, Zhang D, Ren C, Bai Y, Ijaz M, Wang X, Zhao Y. Acetylation of Sarcoplasmic and Myofibrillar Proteins were Associated with Ovine Meat Quality Attributes at Early Postmortem. Food Sci Anim Resour 2021; 41:650-663. [PMID: 34291213 PMCID: PMC8277182 DOI: 10.5851/kosfa.2021.e22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between meat quality
attributes and the changes of sarcoplasmic protein acetylation and myofibrillar
protein acetylation in lamb longissimus thoracis et lumborum
muscles at different postmortem phases. Protein acetylation, color, pH, shear
force, myofibril fragmentation index and cooking loss were measured. The total
level of acetylated sarcoplasmic proteins showed a negative relation with pH, a
positive relation with a*, b* and cooking loss at the pre-rigor phase.
Sarcoplasmic proteins acetylation affected postmortem pH by regulating
glycolysis, which in turn affects color and cooking loss. The total level of
acetylated myofibrillar proteins showed a positive relation with shear force at
the pre-rigor phase. Myofibrillar proteins acetylation affected meat tenderness
by regulating muscle contraction. This study indicated that acetylation played a
regulatory role of meat color, water-holding capacity, and tenderization process
at early postmortem.
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- Yejun Zhang
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-products Quality & Safety in Harvest, Storage, Transportation, Management and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China
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Moreira LC, Rosa GJM, Schaefer DM. Beef production from cull dairy cows: a review from culling to consumption. J Anim Sci 2021; 99:skab192. [PMID: 34125214 PMCID: PMC8281100 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Although more than 3 million head of dairy cows enter the food supply chain in the U.S. every year, research on this topic remains limited and scarce. Meat production from dairy cows is a significant component of beef production, accounting for almost 10% of U.S. commercial beef production. Thus, the purpose of this review is to demonstrate the importance of dairy cows as a beef source, and to provide an overview on topics from farm to meat product-culling, marketing, transportation, welfare, body composition and its relationship with lactation particularities, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and traceability. Current scientific evidence has shown that culling a dairy cow at an appropriate time has beneficial effects on cow welfare and, consequently, cow value. During marketing the dairy cow is visually evaluated for health and factors associated with its expected carcass value; thus, marketing a well-conditioned cow will ensure that the animal is fit for transportation and provides high carcass yield. However, limitations such as low body condition score, lameness or mobility problems, and visual defects remain persistent. Even though beef harvest plants accommodate cows in all body composition states, the current carcass grade system does not reflect the mature cow industry needs. Therefore, improvement of the grading system could maximize carcass utilization and increase cow carcass value by recognizing subprimal cuts that could be merchandised as whole muscle cuts. Lastly, implementation of a traceability system would unify information from the farm to harvest assisting the industry in making further advancements.
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- Ligia C Moreira
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Zhu Y, Gagaoua M, Mullen AM, Viala D, Rai DK, Kelly AL, Sheehan D, Hamill RM. Shotgun proteomics for the preliminary identification of biomarkers of beef sensory tenderness, juiciness and chewiness from plasma and muscle of young Limousin-sired bulls. Meat Sci 2021; 176:108488. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Effect of Feeding Barley, Corn, and a Barley/Corn Blend on Beef Composition and End-Product Palatability. Foods 2021; 10:foods10050977. [PMID: 33946945 PMCID: PMC8146225 DOI: 10.3390/foods10050977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the relationship among palatability attributes, volatile compounds, and fatty acid (FA) profiles in meat from barley, corn, and blended (50:50, barley and corn) grain-fed steers. Multiple correspondence analysis with three dimensions (Dim) explained 62.2% of the total variability among samples. The Dim 1 and 2 (53.3%) separated pure from blended grain-fed beef samples. Blended grain beef was linked to a number of volatiles including (E,E)-2,4-decadienal, hexanal, 1-octen-3-ol, and 2,3-octanedione. In addition, blended grain-fed beef was linked to fat-like and rancid flavors, stale-cardboard, metallic, cruciferous, and fat-like aroma descriptors, and negative categories for flavor intensity (FI), off-flavor, and tenderness. A possible combination of linoleic and linolenic acids in the blended diet, lower rumen pH, and incomplete biohydrogenation of blended grain-fed polyunsaturates could have increased (p ≤ 0.05) long-chain n-6 fatty acids (LCFA) in blended grain-fed beef, leading to more accumulation of FA oxidation products in the blended than in barley and corn grain-fed meat samples. The Dim 3 (8.9%) allowed corn separation from barley grain beef. Barley grain-fed beef was mainly linked to alkanes and beef positive FI, whereas corn grain-fed beef was associated with pyrazines, in addition to aldehydes related to n-6 LCFA oxidation.
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Physicochemical characterization of sous vide cooked squid (Loligo forbesii and Loligo vulgaris) and the relationship to selected sensory properties and hedonic response. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2020.100298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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