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Ciobanu MM, Manoliu DR, Ciobotaru MC, Anchidin BG, Matei M, Munteanu M, Frunză G, Murariu OC, Flocea EI, Boișteanu PC. The Influence of Sensory Characteristics of Game Meat on Consumer Neuroperception: A Narrative Review. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061341. [PMID: 36981266 PMCID: PMC10048761 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061341] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Game meat contains bioactive compounds that directly influence the formation of a rich reservoir of flavor precursors that produce specific sensory properties. Quality is considered one of the most influential determinants of consumer behavior, but the interpretation of this concept differs between consumers. Although recognized for its quality, its unique sensory characteristics (smell, taste, aroma) may have a major impact on consumer perception. The aim of this review is to describe the consumer behavior regarding game meat through elements of neuroperception, using methods of analysis, observation, and interpretation of scientific information from the literature. Following the analysis of published papers on this topic, it was shown that external factors influencing the biological basis of behavior could provide explanations for the acceptance or rejection of this type of meat and solutions. Neuroperception can explain the mechanism behind consumer decision-making. The influence of extrinsic factors (environment, mood, emotions, stress) shapes the perception of the quality attributes of game meat, the unique sensory characteristics of game meat passing through a primary filter of sensory receptors (eyes, nose, tongue, etc). Game meat is darker and tougher (compared to meat from domestic animals), and the taste and smell have the power to trigger memories and change the mood, influencing consumer behavior. Understanding consumer attitudes towards game meat in relation to quality attributes and the physiology of sensory perception can provide important insights for food industry professionals, processors, sensory evaluators, and researchers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marius-Mihai Ciobanu
- Faculty of Agriculture, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Agriculture, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Agriculture, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Agriculture, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Agriculture, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering, "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Life Sciences, M. Sadoveanu Alley, No. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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Hoffman LC, van Schalkwyk DL, Muller M, Needham T, McMillin KW. Carcass Yields and Physical-Chemical Meat Quality Characteristics of Namibian Red Hartebeest ( Alcelaphus buselaphus) as Influenced by Sex and Muscle. Foods 2021; 10:2347. [PMID: 34681396 PMCID: PMC8534977 DOI: 10.3390/foods10102347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
This study determined the carcass yields of red hartebeest from Namibia and compared the physical-chemical meat quality characteristics of six different muscles (biceps femoris, infraspinatus, longissimus thoracis et lumborum, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and supraspinatus) for both males and females. Red hartebeest males were heavier (133.92 kg) than females (114.20 kg) but the average dressing percentage did not differ between the two sexes. Muscles from females had a lower mean shear force value of 3.59 kg/1.27 cm ø, compared to males (4.23 kg/1.27 cm ø). The most tender muscle was the infraspinatus of the female treatment group, while the semimembranosus of the male treatment group was the least tender muscle. Drip loss, cooking loss and L* (lightness) values were not affected by sex. The largest hue angle was observed in the semitendinosus muscle of the female treatment group (28.94°), and it was thus the lightest red muscle. The highest chroma values (17.3) were observed in the semimembranosus muscle. Muscle protein content averaged 20.5% over all treatment combinations, and the mean intra-muscular fat content for both male and female muscles was low (2.4%). The shoulder muscles, infraspinatus and supraspinatus, of the females had the highest fat content (2.7%). The results indicate that red hartebeest meat should be market according to specific muscles and that sex of the animals need not be considered during marketing.
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- Louwrens C. Hoffman
- Department of Animal Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa; (D.L.v.S.); (T.N.)
- Center for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Digital Agricultural Building 8115, Office 110, Gatton 4343, Australia
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa; (D.L.v.S.); (T.N.)
- Department of Food Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa;
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- Department of Food Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa;
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa; (D.L.v.S.); (T.N.)
- Department of Animal Science and Food Processing, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 961/129, 16500 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Agricultural Center, School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4210, USA;
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