Influence of the Dose and Length of Wheat Fiber on the Quality of Model Sterilized Canned Meat Products

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of model homogenized sterilized canned meat products produced with wheat fiber preparations (WF 200 R or WF 600 R) with different fiber lengths used in the amount of 3% or 6% by weight of the batter. Basic chemical composition (water, protein, fat, collagen and salt content), pH level, water activity, thermal drip, CIEL*a*b* color components, texture parameters (TPA, shear force) and sensory quality were determined. The addition of 3% or 6% of wheat fiber preparations did not affect the basic chemical composition, water activity and pH of products. The 6% addition of both fiber preparations caused lightening of the color of the meat blocks. Products with the addition of both wheat fiber preparations were characterized by significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher hardness than the control product. Sensory quality of products, except tastiness, with the addition of wheat fiber preparations did not differ from the control product. There was no significant effect of wheat fiber length on the quality of meat blocks. Both lightening the color of canned meat blocks produced with the addition of wheat fiber preparation, as well as increasing their hardness, is desirable and contributes to increasing the quality of products.

Simultaneous use of adzuki beans (Vigna angularis) flour as meat extender and fat replacer in reduced-fat beef meatballs (bebola daging)

Adzuki bean is high in protein and fiber with a potential to be used as meat extender and fat replacer in the meat product. Replacement of both the corn flour and fat with different percentages of adzuki beans flour (ABF) has successfully produced acceptable reduced fat meatballs. Meatballs with 100% (w/w) ABF replacement exhibited highest cooking yield and higher moisture content compared to meatballs without the flour, which indicates its ability to bind water. Increasing the ABF content also increased the hardness and chewiness of the meatballs, whilst decreasing their lightness and yellowness. Replacing the corn flour and fat contents with ABF has obviously decreased the fat and calorie contents of the meatballs, yet their protein and carbohydrate contents remained the same compared to control. The sensory test revealed that meatball samples with 25% (w/w) and 50% (w/w) ABF showed no significant difference compared to control but received highest overall acceptability among the panelists. This indicates that replacement of corn flour and fat with ABF especially at 50% (w/w) in the production of reduced fat meatballs resulted with better physicochemical properties and acceptable sensory compared to original meatballs.

Novel trends in development of dietary fiber rich meat products-a critical review

Meat and meat products are generally recognized as good sources of high biological value proteins, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, trace elements and bioactive compounds. Changes in socioeconomic factors in recent years have increased the consumer's preference for ready to eat foods including meat products. The processing of meat and meat products leads to generation of many functional compounds beneficial to human health but most of those foods are rich in fat, added salts but deficient in complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and pose a health hazard that somehow is proved to be a predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer, obesity including diabetes mellitus. With increasing consciousness among consumers about their nutrition and well being, there is a growing concern over nutritional diseases of affluence. Therefore an increase in dietary fiber inclusion in daily diet has been recommended. For adults, the recommended acceptable intakes of dietary fiber are 28-36 g/day, 70-80 % of which must be insoluble fiber. The insoluble fraction of dietary fiber has been related to intestinal regulation whereas soluble fiber is associated with decrease in cholesterol level and absorption of intestinal glucose. So incorporation of dietary fibers from different sources in meat products would help to enhance their desirability. Dietary fiber sources are generally agricultural byproducts that are comparatively cheap and incorporation in meat products reduces its overall cost. Whole grains and cereal brans are the rich source of insoluble fiber and pectins, gums, starch and other storage polysaccharides have high content of the soluble fraction. With this background, the effect of various dietary fibers on the quality attributes of meat and meat products with its physiological role has been reviewed here.

Characteristics and consumer acceptance of healthier meat and meat product formulations-a review

Awareness of health and nutrition has led to the development of "functional foods" which is a new approach to achieve healthier status thus reducing the risk of diseases. Meat has been highly exploited as a functional ingredient/food in recent years wherein meat has either been modified or incorporated into non meat products. Changing consumer demand has influenced the market for all types of meat. The development and marketing the functional foods can be, however, very challenging compared to the foods that conventionally have a high health image. This review gives the overall perception about importance of using meat/meat products as a functional food.

Effect of skin, enrobing and refrigerated storage on the quality characteristics of chicken meat balls

The study was conducted to evaluate the utilization of skin in the preparation of meat balls. The meat balls were prepared by incorporating skin at different levels viz. 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% replacing lean meat in the formulation. The meat balls were further enrobed to see the effect of coating on the quality characteristics of meat balls. Parameters namely emulsion stability, cooking yield, proximate composition and sensory parameters of meat balls decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with the increasing skin level. Based on various sensory parameters, meat balls containing 50% skin were optimized as best among coated as well as non-coated meat balls. Both coated as well as control meat balls were aerobically packaged in low density polyethylene (LDPE) pouches and were analyzed at a regular interval of 0, 7 and 14 days for various quality parameters during refrigerated storage at 4±1°C. TBARS value, total plate count and psychrophilic count increased significantly (P < 0.05) whereas the scores for various sensory attributes decreased significantly (P < 0.05) during storage. Coliforms were not detected throughout the period of storage. Thus, meat balls utilizing chicken skin were stored for a period of 14 days at refrigerated temperature (4±1°C) with changes in the quality parameters under acceptable limits.

Quality evaluation of mutton Harrisa during one week refrigerated storage

Harrisa is a popular indigenous meat based product of Jammu and Kashmir. An attempt was made to standardize the basic formulation and processing conditions for the preparation of the Harrisa using mutton meat. The product so developed was packed in low density polyethylene pouches (LDPE) and evaluated for a shelf life of 1 week at refrigeration (4 ± 1°C) temperature for various physicochemical, microbiological and sensory attributes. The mean values of pH, protein percent, fat percent and ash percent of the product increased significantly (P < 0.05) whereas the mean moisture percent showed a significantly (P < 0.05) decreasing trend during refrigerated storage. The mean scores of all the sensory parameters decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with storage. Total plate count and psychrophilic count increased significantly (P < 0.05) whereas the coliforms were not detected throughout the period of storage. Thiobarbituric acid reacting substances (TBARS) and free fatty acid (% oleic acid) values also increased significantly (P < 0.05) with storage period. Although storage resulted in significant decrease in almost all the quality attributes and sensory scores but the changes were within the limits of acceptability. The product was acceptable for a period of one week under refrigerated conditions.