Influence of Beet Sugar, Calcium Lactate, andStaphylococcus xylosus(with Nitrate Reductase Activity) on the Chemical, Microbiological, and Sensorial Properties of Persian Uncured Frankfurters

Chemistry, safety, and regulatory considerations in the use of nitrite and nitrate from natural origin in meat products - Invited review

Nitrite and nitrate have been traditionally used for the preservation of meat products because of the effective antimicrobial action of nitrite against Clostridium botulinum, the outgrowth of its spores as well as other bacteria. However, the use of nitrite and nitrate has been questioned in last half century due to the possible generation of N-nitrosamines through reaction of nitrite with secondary amines. Nitrite replacement strategies began in the 70s addressing these issues and instigated searches for natural alternatives to nitrate and nitrite, or for natural sources of nitrite and nitrate such as vegetable extracts. These alternatives have been considered by producers and consumers as an attractive practice even though they may also have some risks. This manuscript reviews and discusses the chemistry, safety, and regulatory considerations in the use of nitrite and nitrate from natural origin for the preservation of meat products.

The Effect of Cantharellus Cibarius Addition on Quality Characteristics of Frankfurter during Refrigerated Storage

The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Cantharellus cibarius decoction and the effect of mushroom addition on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of frankfurters during refrigerated storage were studied. Mushroom addition significantly reduced (p < 0.05) the formation of total aerobic mesophilic bacteria during storage. Regarding the texture, there was no negative effect in frankfurters with the mushroom added, compared to the control group of sausages. Generally, C. cibarius can be used as a natural ingredient in order to prevent the growth of microorganisms in cooked pork sausages, causing an extension in shelf life during chilled storage.

Optimization of oxidative stability, color and sensory properties of uncured (nitrite-free) Asian hot dogs (Jigo) using response surface methodology (RSM)

This work investigated the effect of natural antioxidants (ascorbic acid (AA), α-tocopherol (TOC) and orange dietary fibre (ODF)) on oxidative stability, color and sensory properties in uncured hot dogs during chilled storage (3 ± 1 °C 4 weeks). A box-behnken design was employed for analysis of the responses (TBARS, peroxide value, pH, colour, taste and aroma) to obtain optimal conditions. Sausages containing TOC (20 mg/kg) and AA (0.1 %) had lower (0.11 mg malonaldehyde (MAD)/kg) TBARS values than those other combinations. This treatment also showed a peroxide value of 1.53 meq/kg when the experiment was finished. Lightness, redness and yellowness values varied among variables. Treatment with AA (0.1 %) resulted in lower lightness, yellowness and pH values than other treatments. Based on analysis, AA (0.1 %), TOC (20 mg/kg) and ODF (5 %), gave the optimum results. Under these conditions, the actual values were in close agreement with the values predicted by the model.