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Pan Q, Zhou Y, Wang Y, Xu B, Li P, Chen C. Effects of ultrasound-assisted dry-curing on water holding capacity and tenderness of reduced‑sodium pork by modifying salt-soluble proteins. Food Chem 2024; 453:139704. [PMID: 38788639 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139704] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted dry-curing (UADC) on water holding capacity (WHC) and tenderness of pork at different powers and times, and the mechanism was discussed by considering the functional and structural properties of salt-soluble proteins (SSP). The results showed the application of appropriate UADC treatments (300 W, 60 min) have disruptively affected the muscle structure and decreased the size of the SSP particles (P < 0.05), resulting in the increased concentration of active sulfhydryl and surface hydrophobicity (P < 0.05). These modifications facilitated the dissociation of the myofibrillar structure and the dissolution of more connected proteins, which in turn improved the WHC and tenderness of the pork (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, extended periods of high-power UADC treatments negatively affected the WHC and tenderness of dry-cured pork (P < 0.05). In general, using SSP modified by UADC provides a novel strategy for enhancing the WHC and tenderness of dry-cured products.
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- Qiong Pan
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process from Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process from Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process from Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process from Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process from Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, Anhui province, People's Republic of China.
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Roobab U, Chen BR, Madni GM, Guo SM, Zeng XA, Abdi G, Aadil RM. Enhancing chicken breast meat quality through ultrasonication: Physicochemical, palatability, and amino acid profiles. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 104:106824. [PMID: 38412679 PMCID: PMC10907868 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Abstract
Ultrasonication, a technology that employs high-frequency sound waves, has demonstrated potential for modifying the properties of various food items. However, the effect of ultrasonication on chicken meat, particularly concerning amino acid composition and flavor enhancement, has not been sufficiently investigated. The objective of this research was to bridge the gap in the literature by exploring the impact of various ultrasonic treatments at varying power levels (300, 500, and 800 W) and durations (10 and 30 min) on the physicochemical characteristics, texture, and amino acid profile of chicken breast meat, with a focus on improving its palatability and flavor. The results indicated that ultrasonication reduced the pH and cooking loss, as well as hardness and chewiness while simultaneously increasing lightness and yellowness values of chicken breast meat. Moreover, ultrasonication enhanced the amounts of essential amino acids, including glutamic acid, alanine, and glycine as well as the free amino acid content, which gives meat its savory and umami flavor. Furthermore, the results demonstrated significant changes in the texture and structure, as demonstrated by the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, and in chemical makeup of chicken breast meat, as indicated by the FTIR spectra. These modifications in the molecular and microstructural characteristics of meat, as induced by ultrasonication, may contribute to the enhancement of tenderness, juiciness, and overall palatability.
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- Ume Roobab
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China; Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, 75169, Bushehr, Iran.
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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Contreras-López G, Morales-Rodríguez S, Alarcon-Rojo AD, Carrillo-Lopez LM. Effect of packaging thickness and muscle type on ultrasound-assisted beef quality. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 103:106777. [PMID: 38281446 PMCID: PMC10839587 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
High-intensity ultrasound (HIU) can modify muscle structure, leading to improvements in tenderness. However, factors such as packing type and muscle complexity may attenuate the acoustic cavitation. In this research, the effect of packing thickness (40.6-70 μm) on the quality of bovine Gluteus medius and Biceps femoris treated with HIU (37 kHz, 90 W/cm2, 40 min) was evaluated. The hardness of G. medius decreased significantly as the thickness of the packing bag decreased. The wide interfibrillar and intermyofibrillar spaces corroborated the tenderizing effect. These effects are related to damage of cell structure and changes in the collagen content (3.37 ± 0.1 µg/mL). In addition, the HIU decrease the variability in the water holding capacity of the muscle produced by the use of low thickness bags during storage. The trained sensory panel described the sonicated samples in 50.8 μm bags as less hard and juicier. Contrarily, in B. femoris no significant effects were reported in the variables evaluated. B. femoris is a white muscle, with a high amount of collagen (3.59 ± 0.1 µg/mL) and little intramuscular fat. Consequently, the effect of the HIU on muscle quality is associated with the composition of the muscle fibers and the thickness of the packing bag. HIU application is recommended to improve the quality of leg muscles whenever low-thickness bags (50.8 μm or less) are used.
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- Germán Contreras-López
- Facultad de Zootecnia y Ecología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Perif. Francisco R. Almada km 1, Zootecnia, Chihuahua 31453, Mexico
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- Fitosanidad-Fitopatología, Colegio de Postgraduados en Ciencias Agrícolas, Carretera México Texcoco Km. 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco 56230, México
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- Facultad de Zootecnia y Ecología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Perif. Francisco R. Almada km 1, Zootecnia, Chihuahua 31453, Mexico
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- Facultad de Zootecnia y Ecología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Perif. Francisco R. Almada km 1, Zootecnia, Chihuahua 31453, Mexico; Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Av. Insurgentes Sur 1582, Crédito Constructor, Alcaldía Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México 03940, México.
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