Abstract
The effects on meat quality resulting from alternative dietary protein sources (Spirulina and Hermetia meal) in poultry diets are studied to determine the overall suitability of these ingredients considering state-of-the-art packaging practices—highly oxygenated modified atmosphere packaging (HiOx MAP). We monitored standard slaughterhouse parameters, such as live weight, carcass weight, dressed yield, and pH at 20 min and 24 h post mortem. In addition, we studied the effects that 3 and 7-day storage in HiOx MAP has on the overall product physico-chemical and sensory properties. In addition to previously supported effects of HiOx MAP, we found that meat quality could be improved when Spirulina replaces 50% of the soy protein in broiler diets; however, this substitution results in a dark reddish-yellowish meat colour. On the other hand, the substitution with Hermetia larval meal results in a product that does not differ from the standard fed control group, with the exception that the breast filet has a more intense flavour that decreases over storage time. All-in-all Spirulina and Hermetia meal have the potential to replace soybean meal in broiler diets without deteriorating meat quality.
Highlights
Continued population growth and increasing income levels are driving up the demand for animal-based products and, in turn, is increasing the demand for animal feed resources [1].Soybeans are a well-studied and widely applied as a source for protein in poultry and livestock diets.in recent years, concerns have mounted regarding the cultivation of soybean— in topics such as world market power and the sustainability of production
The European Union (EU) relies on soybean imports to feed domestic poultry and livestock, with approximately 40% of animal feed protein originating from soy imports [2]
The packaging type, length of storage time, and feed source can influence the flavour associated with aging or colour stability; in this pilot study, we investigate the impacts to physico-chemcial parameters and sensory properties when 50% of dietary soy protein is replaced by either Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) or defatted dried Hermetia illucens larval meal (Hermetia) under current industrial packaging practices
Summary
Soybeans are a well-studied and widely applied as a source for protein in poultry and livestock diets. In recent years, concerns have mounted regarding the cultivation of soybean— in topics such as world market power and the sustainability of production. Research institutions and industry alike are looking into the possible alternative animal feed protein sources available. The European Union (EU) relies on soybean imports to feed domestic poultry and livestock, with approximately 40% of animal feed protein originating from soy imports [2]. Is the EU heavily dependent on soy imports, but China dominates the world import market by consuming approximately 41% of total world soy exports [3]. Questions persist regarding the sustainability of soybean cultivation, primarily in the southern hemisphere
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