Quality Characteristics Of Chicken Meat Research Articles

Effects of Chitosan and Duck Fat-Based Emulsion Coatings on the Quality Characteristics of Chicken Meat during Storage.

Chicken meat is a popular food commodity that is widely consumed worldwide. However, the shelf-life or quality maintenance of chicken meat is a major concern for industries because of spoilage by microbial growth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of chitosan and duck fat-based emulsion coatings on the quality characteristics and microbial stability of chicken meat during refrigerated storage. The coated chicken meat samples were as follows: control (non-coated), DFC0 (coated with duck fat), DFC0.5 (coated with duck fat and 0.5% chitosan), DFC1 (coated with duck fat and 1% chitosan), DFC2 (coated with duck fat and 2% chitosan), and SOC2 (coated with soybean oil and 2% chitosan). The results showed that the apparent viscosity and coating rate were higher in DFC2 than in other groups. Physicochemical parameters (pH, color, and Warner–Bratzler shear force) were better in DFC2 than those in other groups during 15 days of storage. Moreover, DFC2 delayed lipid oxidation, protein deterioration, and growth of microorganisms during storage. These data suggest that chitosan-supplemented duck fat-based emulsion coating could be used to maintain the quality of raw chicken meat during refrigerated storage.

Effect of Incorporation of Pomegranate Peel and Bagasse Powder and Their Extracts on Quality Characteristics of Chicken Meat Patties.

This study was conducted to develop chicken meat patties by incorporating pomegranate peel and bagasse powders and their extracts. Patties were developed by incorporating pomegranate peel powder (PPP, 2 g), pomegranate aril bagasse powder (PABP, 4 g), pomegranate peel powder aqueous extract (PPAE, 6 g) and pomegranate aril bagasse powder aqueous extract (PABAE, 9 g) individually per 100 g of minced meat. Both types of powders and extracts treated patties had significantly higher total phenolic content than control and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) treated patties. Both types of powder (PPP and PABP) treated patties had significantly higher water holding capacity, ash, crude fibre content, and hardness values, and significantly lower moisture content and lightness values in comparison to control patties. Emulsion stability and cooking yield of PABP treated patties were significantly higher than control. Addition of extracts and BHT did not influence the physico-chemical properties and proximate composition of chicken patties. Both types of powders and extracts provided better protection to chicken meat patties against oxidative rancidity and microbial proliferation in comparison to control and BHT treated patties during refrigerated storage. It is concluded that pomegranate fruit byproducts in the form of peel powder, aril bagasse powder and their extracts can be successfully utilised in development of healthier chicken meat patties and these byproducts can also be effectively used as a replacement of synthetic antioxidants such as BHT.

Quality Characteristics of Chicken Meat Cutlets Incorporated with Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Flour

Quality Characteristics of Chicken Meat Cutlets Incorporated with Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Flour

Meat quality characteristics of chickens raised organically and intensively

The aim of the study was to evaluate selected physical and chemical characteristics of the breast muscles of organically and intensively raised chickens. The parameters determined are important to consumers in assessing meat quality. The experimental material consisted of crossbred chickens obtained from crossing a white broiler cock from Ross 308 parent stock with a brown dual-purpose Rhode Island Red R-66 hen (group E) and Ross 308 commercial crossbred broiler hens (group K). Chickens from group E were reared over 84 days in accordance with the requirements of organic farming, while the group K chickens were reared conventionally over 42 days. The results indicate differences in post mortem changes in the breast muscles of the organically and intensively raised chickens. The muscles of broiler chickens from organic farming were characterized by good nutritional value (1.73 pp more protein and 0.46 pp less fat) and a darker colour (L* 49.65), which may be a desirable feature for many consumers. However, the high pH24 level of the breast muscles of organic chickens indicates that the meat may be susceptible to microbiological contamination and can only be stored for a short period. Furthermore, it requires a greater shear force (54.12 N raw and 46.66 N cooked), which may indicate that the meat needs to be cooked longer.

Meat quality characteristics of chickens as influenced by housing system, sex, and genetic line interactions

This study evaluated the effects of housing system (cage versus pen), sex and line cross (EMY1 and EMY2) on meat quality in meat-type chickens. Chickens (n = 640) from each line cross (males: females = 1:1) were housed in batteries from d 1 to 28. Then, half of them were transferred to indoor floor pens, and the others were raised in single cages. Meat quality traits of breast fillets were measured at 91 d of age. Percent lipid and histidine were higher, whereas % total protein and myofibre density (MDS) were lower in caged than penned chickens. Cross EMY1 had higher MDS, but lower lipid % and myofibre diameters (MDM) than EMY2 (p < .05). Males had redder and brighter muscles and higher MDM and contents of glycine and proline than the females (p < .05). Penned females had smaller MDM and higher MDS than their caged counterparts (p < .05). Generally, housing systems alone, or interacting with sex and genetic line, affected yellowness, myofibre characteristics, % protein, % lipid, myofibre density, and % His of breast muscle.

Consumer-perceived quality characteristics of chicken meat and chicken meat products in Southeast Europe

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyse consumer perception of quality characteristics of chicken meat and chicken meat products in Southeast European countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia).Design/methodology/approachResults were collected from a field survey by using data obtained from a questionnaire directed at 2,368 consumers during 2015.FindingsThis study identified four consumer segments: “typical”, “selective”, “chicken meat preparers” and “uninterested” chicken meat consumers.Originality/valueOlder consumers (50 years) have higher interest in chicken meat quality characteristics, while women are “chicken meat preparers”. Chicken meat consumers who prefer particular chicken parts and consume chicken meat because it is nutritious are found among the working population, while the most number of consumers “uninterested” in chicken meat come from Serbia.

Evaluation of quality characteristics of chicken meat emulsion/nuggets prepared by using different equipment

Chicken meat emulsions prepared using food processor (FP), an indigenous meat cutter (MC) and bowl chopper (BC) were evaluated for physicochemical, texture and electron microscopic studies (SEM). Product yield, emulsion stability, hydration properties and gel strength (N) were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in BC. Total fluid release (TFR), water release (WR) and fat release (FR) was lowest in BC. Significantly (P < 0.05) higher lightness (L) in BC and redness (a) in FP emulsion were observed. Higher firmness, gumminess, chewiness and cohesiveness were observed in BC emulsion. SEM studies revealed a dense and compact protein matrix characteristic of heat induced protein gels. All micrographs showed structures that are compatible with fat globules, muscle fiber, meat protein matrix and heat induced gel/protein matrix. Sensory evaluation showed no significant difference between three treatments for colour, flavour, texture and acceptability scores. Thus, food processor and indigenously developed meat cutter found suitable for producing a stable chicken meat emulsion required for indigenous meat products.

심층수의 급여가 닭고기의 품질 특성에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 육계에게 심층수를 급여했을 때 도축 후 닭고기의 품질 특성에 미치는 영향을 구명하고자 실시하였다. 1일령 육용 병아리(Ross 308)를 음용수의 종류에 따라 세 처리구로 나누어 각각 식수(대조구)와1:40 및 1:20(심층수:증류수)의 비율로 희석한 심층수들을 28일 동안 급여하였으며, 대조구의 경우 0.18% 소금이 첨가된 기초사료를 급여하였다. 육성 완료 후 각 처리구마다 5수씩 도살하여 가슴육을 채취한 후 <TEX>$4^{\circ}C$</TEX>에서 9일 동안 저장하였다. 그 결과, 1:40 및 1:20 심층수의 급여 모두 닭고기의 콜레스테롤 함량에 영향을 미치지는 못하였다. 하지만 1:40으로 희석한 심층수를 급여시 지방 함량, 보수력, 나트륨과 칼륨 함량이 감소하였으나(p<0.05), 불포화지방산 함량과 명도는 증가하였다(p<0.05). 1:20으로 희석한 심층수의 경우 적색도가 증가하였으나(p<0.05), 명도와 황색도(p<0.05), TBARS 억제력은 감소하였다. 반면에 보수력, 지방산 조성과 무기질 함량에는 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 따라서 심층수의 급여 농도가 증가함에 따라 닭고기의 육색이 더 붉어졌으나, 지방산화 안정성은 감소하였다. 하지만 다른 육질 항목들에 대한 급여 효과를 명확히 알기 위해서는 추가 연구가 필요하다고 판단된다. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a deep sea water (DSW) supplement on the quality characteristics of chicken meat. One-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were assigned to three groups and supplemented with water (control) or DSW diluted with deionized water at 1:40 (DSW1:40) and 1:20 (DSW1:20) ratios, respectively, for 28 d. The control was fed a basal diet containing 0.18% salt. Five birds were slaughtered from each group, and the breast meat was collected and stored at <TEX>$4^{\circ}C$</TEX> for 9 d. The DSW supplementation did not affect cholesterol content in the chicken meat. The DSW 1:40 supplement decreased fat content (p<0.05), water-holding capacity (p<0.05), and sodium and potassium contents (p<0.05) but increased unsaturated fatty acid content (p<0.05) and the <TEX>$L^*$</TEX> value (p<0.05) of the meat. The DSW 1:20 supplement increased the <TEX>$a^*$</TEX> value (p<0.05) but decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substance inhibition, the <TEX>$L^*$</TEX> value (p<0.05), and the <TEX>$b^*$</TEX> value (p<0.05) in chicken meat. However, the DSW 1:20 supplement did not affect water-holding capacity, fatty acid composition, or mineral content. DSW supplementation at a higher concentration increased red color but decreased lipid oxidation stability. However, further studies are needed to support our findings.