Quality Of Chicken Breast Research Articles

Proteins associated with quality deterioration of prepared chicken breast based on differential proteomics during refrigerated storage.

Prepared chicken breast deterioration is a complex biochemical process, of which protein change is one of the main features. The present research focuses on the analysis of proteins related to the deterioration in quality of prepared chicken breast through differential proteomics analysis. The physicochemical indexes of prepared chicken breast showed that quality gradually decreased at the second week of refrigerated storage, while the deterioration of chicken breast meat was obvious at the third week. Three key time points of quality change were determined to be at 0th, 2th and 5th week, respectively. In addition, 39 differential proteins were successfully identified using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Most of the identified proteins showed significant differences in expression at the three key points of storage, of which actin, myosin, α-1,4-glucan phosphorylase, phosphoglucomutase 1, heat shock protein β-1, tubulin β-7 chain and skeletal muscle type tropomodulin (fragment) were closely related to the quality deterioration of prepared chicken breast, and thus potential indicator proteins to evaluate the quality of chicken breast. The current study indicated that the physicochemical quality of prepared breast notably changed during refrigerated storage. Three key time points of quality change in the storage process of prepared chicken breast were determined. Furthermore, differential proteomics identified the key proteins related to freshness, which provides a theoretical basis for exploring the mechanism of chicken breast deterioration. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

Microbiological Quality and Safety of Retail Chicken and Beef Products in Lebanon

Background: Controlling and reducing the food-borne illnesses remain one of the most challenging problems encountered by food authorities worldwide. This study was conducted to assess the microbiological quality of chicken breast, chicken liver, local and imported offal, and ground beef meat products sold in the Lebanese retail market. Methods: Thirty-five chicken breast and liver samples produced by ISO 22000 certified and non-certified companies were purchased from the market. Chicken samples were tested for Total Aerobic Count (TAC), Total Coliforms (TC), Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes. Twenty offal and ground beef meat samples were collected as sold in bulk from the market and were analyzed for Escherichia coli O157:H7. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software v. 23.0. Results: The results showed that 20, 100, 20, 80, and 0% of the analyzed chicken breast samples were rejected for TAC, TC, S. aureus, Salmonella spp., and L. monocytogenes, respectively. For chicken liver samples, 100% of the samples were rejected for TC and Salmonella spp., while all the samples were accepted for TAC, S. aureus, and L. monocytogenes. E. coli O157:H7 was absent in all meat samples. Conclusion: Some chicken samples from both certified and non-certified suppliers exceeded the standard upper limits showing hygienic concerns; whereas meat products were safe for consumption regarding the pathogenic E. coli O157:H7.

Evaluation of competitiveness, classification and calculation of customs payments of chicken breeds realized on the market

The development of industrial production of poultry products is a permanently relevant task for all regions of Russia, including Perm Region, since chicken meat is a daily commodity of the population because of its reasonable price and high consumer properties. However, today there is no comprehensive scientific understanding of issues related to determining the competitiveness of poultry meat products, this scientific topic requires a study of the competitiveness of chicken meat products presented on the regional market. All this determines the relevance of the study. The purpose of the scientific research in the framework of this article is to assess the competitiveness of selected samples (brands) of chicken breasts sold on Perm market. When choosing the hypothesis of scientific research, the author dwelled on the assumption of insufficient coverage of the problem of increasing and calculating the competitiveness of poultry meat products in modern science. Achieving this goal the following tasks are carried out: consideration of the theoretical foundations of the competitiveness of chicken breasts; an examination of the quality of chicken breasts sold in Perm market; conducting market research on consumer preferences and determining the competitiveness of chicken breasts by value for money and using a comprehensive integrated indicator of competitiveness. The object of the research in this article are samples of chicken breast of various brands sold on Perm market. When assessing competitiveness, the selected samples were considered according to group and economic criteria, according to the “brand awareness” indicator, point scales were used. Also, in the study of chicken breast samples, organoleptic, aesthetic indicators and other criteria for competitiveness were evaluated. For the examination of chicken breast in Perm market, the breasts of the following manufacturers were purchased: JSC “PRODO Perm Poultry Factory”, LLC “Udmurt Poultry Factory”, CJSC Uralbroiler, CJSC Petelinskaya Poultry Factory, LLC Belgrankorm-Veliky Novgorod. As a result of the research, the quality was determined and the tested samples of chicken breasts were ranked, their competitiveness was calculated from the professional objective point of view of product consulting by taking into account the quality per unit of money paid, and the real state of competitiveness in this market segment was determined taking into account consumer requests.

Correlation of chicken breast quality and sensory attributes with chicken thigh quality and sensory attributes

The purpose of this study was to characterize the relationship between chicken breast quality and sensory attributes with chicken thigh quality and sensory attributes. Whole chicken carcasses were ...

Chicken breast quality – normal, pale, soft and exudative (PSE) and woody – influences the functional properties of meat batters

SummaryThree classes (normal, PSE‐like and woody, thirty for per class) of fresh chicken breast meats were selected from a Chinese processing plant. Then, three classes of chicken breast meats were used to prepare meat batters and meatballs. This study investigated the effects of three classes of chicken breast meat on the physicochemical properties, water distribution, protein secondary structures and microstructures of meatballs. PSE‐like and woody meatballs both had lower water holding capacity and textural properties than normal meatballs. Furthermore, the free water mobility and proportion in PSE‐like and woody meatballs were increased (P < 0.05). According to near‐infrared spectroscopy results, the intensity of the 1940‐nm bands of PSE‐like and woody classes both increased. Both PSE‐like and woody meatballs formed more aggregated gel matrices than normal class. PSE‐like and woody classes had higher α‐helix and lower β‐structure contents (P < 0.05). Overall, compared with normal meatballs, PSE‐like and woody meatballs showed inferior functional properties.

Quality and Nutritional Minerals in Chicken Breast Muscle Treated with Low and High Pulsed Electric Fields

The present research investigated the effects of pulsed electric fields (PEF), low PEF (LPEF, 2.5 kV, 200 Hz and 20 μs) and high PEF (HPEF, 10 kV, 200 Hz and 20 μs), on the quality of chicken breast at 1 and 4 days post-treatment and on the concentrations of minerals (phosphorus, iron, zinc and potassium) in raw and cooked samples. HPEF increased (P 0.05). The concentrations of P, K, and Zn were decreased by cooking (P < 0.001) only. The concentration of Fe was not affected by treatment, storage time, or cooking. Both LPEF and HPEF treatments did not have negative effects on the quality of chicken breast, indicating that PEF processing of chicken breast does not have a negative impact on the quality.

Effects of different thawing methods on the quality of chicken breast

SummaryFreezing and thawing technologies are widely used in meat industry. This study aimed to investigate the effects of freezing and different thawing methods (Control group, CG; water immersing thawing, WT; low temperature combined with high‐humidity thawing, LT; combined thawing 1 (WT 15 min, then LT), CT1; combined thawing 2 (LT 2 h, then WT), CT2) on the quality of chicken breast. The results showed that all thawing methods significantly increased shear force value, the gap between muscle fibres, the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) and carbonyl compounds, meanwhile, decreased the pH, CIE a* value, total protein solubility and sarcoplasmic protein solubility, compared with CG (P &lt; 0.05). Among different thawing methods, LT was most effective in decreasing thawing loss but it had the highest contents of MDA and carbonyl compounds (P &lt; 0.05). CT1 significantly decreased shear force value and MDA content (P &lt; 0.05). Overall, freezing and thawing process had a detrimental effect on the quality of chicken breast, and the extent was pronounced with different thawing methods. On the basis of shortening thawing time and keeping meat quality, the results of this study suggested that CT1 could be chosen as the better thawing method.

Effects of probiotics feeding on meat quality of chicken breast during postmortem storage

This study evaluated the effects of dietary probiotic supplement and postmortem storage on meat quality of chicken breast during retail display. A total of 35 birds were randomly obtained from 3 feeding groups (control without probiotic supplement, 250 ppm Sporulin, and 500 ppm PoultryStar). The probiotic supplement had no influence on feed conversion ratio and body weight gain, as well as body weight at 29 and 44 d (P > 0.05). After slaughter, each side of the breast muscles (M. Pectoralis major) was assigned to either one d or 5 d of postmortem storage. Probiotic supplement had no influence on the rate of pH decline of chicken breast muscles during the initial 6 h postmortem (P > 0.05). No interactions between probiotic supplement and postmortem storage on meat quality were found (P > 0.05). Postmortem storage decreased drip loss from 25.30 to 18.05% (P < 0.05). Probiotics-fed chicken groups, particularly PoultryStar treatment, had a higher myofibrillar fragmentation index than the control group (P < 0.05). However, shear force values were not affected by the probiotic treatments. Decreases in color and lipid stabilities of breast muscles were found during display (P < 0.05), but were not affected by the probiotic supplement (P > 0.05). Our result suggests that probiotic supplement had no adverse impacts on proteolysis and oxidative changes during 5 d postmortem display storage.

도계 후 원료육의 저장기간 동안 가슴육의 품질 특성

This study was first conducted to investigate the effect of post-mortem storage time of chicken meat on the quality of chicken breast, and to determine whether the current grading rule that is `using the chicken meat within 2 day post-mortem (PM)` is appropriate or not at meat processing plants. Different methods such as freshness, lightness (), total number of microbes, 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), shear force and cooking loss were performed. Forty samples of different PM time (0~4 day) of chicken meat were stored in the refrigerator (). As a result of comparing the chicken meat of 2 day and 3 day PM, torrymeter value was 6.9 and 7.0, respectively. The other values are also as follows: lightness () 60.22 and 60.51, total number of microbes 4.20 and , TBARS value 0.056 and 0.071 mg MDA/kg, shear force 1.43 and , and cooking loss 17.24 and 15.66%, respectively. As a result, these two groups were not significantly different (P

Meat Quality of Chicken Breast Subjected to Different Thawing Methods

Freezing is one of the methods to preserve and guarantee the quality of meat until it reaches the consumer. Even though freezing is classified as a mild form of preservation, it causes meat changes resulting from the formation of ice crystals that subsequently affect the tenderness and functionality of meat. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and structural characteristics of chicken half breast submitted to fast freezing (-36 °C for 2 hours) and thawed by five different methods (under refrigeration, in a microwave, in a oven with air circulation, placed in cold water, or at room temperature). After thawing, the following parameters were evaluated: moisture content, drip loss (syneresis), water activity (aw), and shear force. Samples were also histologically evaluated by light microscopy. The results indicated that, despite being submitted to fast freezing, thawing affected (p <0.05) most of the physicochemical and structural properties of the meat, except for aw. Thawing in cold water (packed in low-density polyethylene bags and placed in cold water at approximately 10 °C for 2 hours and 15 minutes) presented the best results due to lesser damage to the cell structure, as shown by the lower drip loss, higher moisture content, and greater tenderness of the samples compared to those thawed using the other methods. Histological examination showed that muscle fiber structural features and organization were maintained. Thawing at low temperatures seems to cause less damage to the meat structure and allows maintaining of its properties. It was concluded that the meat quality is not related only with the freezing method, but also with the method and conditions used in thawing.

Effect of high-oxygen atmosphere packaging on oxidative stability and sensory quality of two chicken muscles during chill storage

The oxidative stability and sensory quality of chicken breast (m. pectoralis) and thigh (m. peroneus longus) stored in high-oxygen modified atmosphere (MAP-O2), non-oxygen modified atmosphere (MAP-N2), or vacuum for up to 9 days at 5 °C were investigated. Protein thiol concentration in breasts and thighs decreased significantly between 5 and 9 days storage in MAP-O2 compared to non-oxygen storage, and resulted in myosin heavy chain disulfide cross-links. Thiol loss and protein cross-link formation were more pronounced in thighs compared to breasts, and a similar tendency was seen for the formation of secondary lipid oxidation products. However, while breast stored in MAP-O2 clearly scored lower in tenderness and higher in rancidity compared to breast in non-oxygen storage, the effect of MAP-O2 for the sensory quality of thigh was negligible. These results show that thigh is more suitable for storage in MAP-O2 than breast, indicating that the negative effect MAP-O2 may have on the oxidative stability and sensory quality of meat varies between different muscles.

Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh Chicken Breasts Subjected to Crust Freezing with and without Skin

AbstractThe effect of crust freezing (20 min, −85C) on raw chicken breast quality, with or without skin, during aerobic, refrigerated storage for up to 18 days was assessed using the International Commission on Illumination color parameters L*, a* and b*; tenderness; total aerobic (aerobic plate counts [APC]) and yeasts/molds counts. Skin on had significantly higher L* values compared with skinless breasts (average 75 versus 55), whereas a* and b* remained relatively constant regardless of the presence or absence of skin, freezing or time. For a* and b*, values oscillated between −2.10–0.78 and 1.38–3.77, respectively. Shear energy varied for skinless samples but tended to remain constant throughout time for skin‐on breasts. APC increased over time, exceeding 8.0 log10 cfu/mL of rinse, between 6 and 12 days of storage. Crust freezing did not affect color or tenderness of raw chicken breasts, with or without skin, but also did not extend microbiological shelf life.Practical ApplicationsRaw poultry products are susceptible to spoilage and deterioration. Several freezing applications at the commercial level claim to improve quality attributes or extend shelf life of these products. Crust freezing, where the product is semi‐frozen only at superficial layers of tissue, is one such application. The current study found that crust freezing did not affect quality attributes of raw chicken breasts, with or without skin, but neither did it extend their shelf life under aerobic, refrigerated storage, based on aerobic plate count values. Although further investigation is needed, this research serves as the foundation for other studies to benefit the industry. Because crust freezing is widely accepted as a shelf life‐extending treatment, the results of this study imply that the freezing method, length of the crust freeze time, and the product type and form may influence the effectiveness of crust freezing for shelf life extension.

해조류 에탄올 공정 부산물 급여가 육계의 생산성, 도체 특성 및 면역 활성에 미치는 영향

해조류 에탄올 생산공정에서 남은 부산물을 사료화하기 위하여 부산물을 육계에 급여하여 사료가치를 평가하고자 시험하였다. 공시동물로 소형 육계(백세미) 초생추(1일령) 225수를 공시하였다. 시험구 편성은 육계 사료를 급여한 처리구를 Control로 하고, 전체 사료량에서 부산물 5% 혼합한 처리구를 5% SEPPB, 10% 혼합한 처리구를 10% SEPPB로 3처리로 분류하고, 처리구별 5반복 반복별 15수씩 공시하여 5주간 사양시험을 실시하였다. 증체량은 2주령까지는 처리구 간에 차이가 없었으나, 3주령에서 10% SEPPB에 비해 Control과 5% SEPPB에서 각각 6.2%, 11.4% 유의적으로 높았으며(P<0.05), 5주령에서는 5% SEPPB에서 Control에 비해 32.3% 유의적으로 높았다(P<0.05). 사료섭취량과 사료요구율은 처리구 간에 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 가슴살의 육질특성 분석에서 pH는 Control에 비해 5% SEPPB과 10% SEPPB에서 각각 2.5%, 2.3% 유의적으로 높았으며(P<0.05), 전단력은 Control에 비해 5% SEPPB와 10% SEPPB에서 각각 31.3%, 14.7%로 유의적으로 낮았고 가열감량은 Control에 비해 5% SEPPB과 10% SEPPB에서 14.4%로 유의적으로 낮았다(P>0.05). 가슴살의 일반성분 분석에서 수분, 조단백질, 조회분의 함량은 처리구 간에 차이가 없었으나, 조지방은 Control에 비해 5% SEPPB에서 6.8% 높았으며(P<0.05), 지방산 함량은 stearic acid가 10% SEPPB에서 유의적으로 높았고(P<0.05), linolenic acid는 5% SEPPB 및 10% SEPPB에서 유의적으로 높았다(P<0.05). 혈청 내 Interleukin-2(IL-2)의 함량은 Control에 비해 5% SEPPB에서 약 44%, 10% SEPPB에서 약 36%로 유의적으로 증가하였으며(P<0.05), Interleukin-6(IL-6)의 함량은 Control와 5% SEPPB에서는 유사하였으나, 10% SEPPB에서 약 62% 정도의 유의적으로 높은 결과를 보였다(P<0.05). 혈청화학치 조사에서 Albumin의 함량은 5% SEPPB에서 유의적으로 높았으며(P<0.05), 다음으로 Control, 10% SEPPB 순으로 높은 함량을 나타냈다. 이와 같은 결과에서 해조류 에탄올 공정 부산물은 사료로써 가치가 있는 것으로 판단된다. 특히 높은 면역활성을 일으키는 물질이 함유되고 있는 것을 알 수 있었다. The present study was performed to assess the worth of using the by products for seaweed (Eucheuma spinosum) ethanol production process (SEPPB) as broiler feeds. For this purpose, 225 broiler chicks (white mini broilers) were used as experimental animals. The control (Control group) was fed with the broiler feeds. 5% mixture (5% SEPPB group) was fed with a 5% SEPPB mixture feeds, and the 10% mixture (10% SEPPB group) was fed with a 10% SEPPB group mixture feeds. The experiment was repeated for five times and 15 birds were assigned in each experiment and the experimental period was five weeks. There was no difference in the rate of weight gain until the second week of the 5% SEPPB group and 10% SEPPB group. However, the weight gain rate was increased to 6.2% for the 5% SEPPB group and 11.4% for the 10% SEPPB group as compared to the Control group at the third weeks of the experimental period. There was no statistical significant difference in terms of feed FCR and feed intake. Analyses of the quality of chicken breasts showed that pH was 2.5% higher in the 5% SEPPB group and 2.3% higher in the 10% SEPPB group. Shearing force was 31.3% lower in the 5% SEPPB group and 14.7% lower in the 10% SEPPB group, while heating loss was 14.4% lower for 5% SEPPB group and 10% SEPPB group when compared to the Control group. No significant differences were observed in terms of moisture, protein, and crude ash components in chicken breast analyses. However, crude fat was 36.8% higher in the 5% SEPPB group when compared to the Control group (P<0.05). Analyses of fatty acid in chicken breast meat showed that stearic acid was significantly higher in the 10% SEPPB group (P<0.05) and linolenic acid was significantly higher in 5% SEPPB group and 10% SEPPB group in comparison to the Control group (P<0.05). Interleukin-2 (IL-2) in blood serum was 44% higher in the 5% SEPPB group and 36% higher in the 10% SEPPB group (P<0.05). Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was similar in both the Control and the 5% SEPPB group, but it was 62% higher in the 10% SEPPB group in comparison to the Control group (P<0.05). Analyses of serum chemical values revealed that albumin was the highest in the 5% SEPPB group, followed by the Control group and then 10% SEPPB group.

CO2와 N2혼합 비율에 따른 포장 닭고기 가슴육의 냉장 저장 중 품질 특성

The physicochemical characteristics of chicken breast were determined to identify the optimal ratio of CO and N to maintain chicken breast quality during cold storage for 6 d. The mixing ratios of CO and N were 20:80, 40:60, 60:40, and 80:20, respectively. The pH of the chicken breast packed with 80% CO and 20% N was lower than that of the control on day 1 (p<0.05). The lightness (L ) of the breast increased with increasing CO during storage (p<0.05), whereas no difference was found for redness (a ) and yellowness (b ). A lower volatile basic nitrogen level was found for chicken breasts exposed to higher CO levels. Furthermore, lipid oxidation of the chicken breast packed with CO decreased with increasing CO level, and 40% CO significantly reduced 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values on days 1 and 6. The total number of microbes was reduced in chicken breast exposed to more than 40% CO during storage days 3 and 6 (p<0.05); however, Escherichia coli was not affected by CO level. Coliforms of chicken breast were reduced in the 40% CO level on storage day 3. Moreover, tray-packed chicken breast exposed to 40% CO did not collapse. These results suggest that 40% CO and 60% N were the optimal conditions for packaging chicken breasts during cold storage.

환경온도와 항생제 대체물질이 닭 가슴살의 품질에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 환경온도(<TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX>, <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>) 및 항생제 대체재가 냉장저장 중 닭 가슴살의 품질에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 실시하였다. 그 결과, 사후 72시간째 pH 값은 <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>의 에션셜오일 처리구가 다른 처리구에 비해 유의적으로(p<0.05) 높게 나타났다. 황색도의 경우 <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>의 고온조건에서 생산된 닭 가슴살은 <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX>의 조건에서 생산된 닭 가슴살에 비해 유의적으로(p<0.05) 높게 나타났다. 사후 72시간째 <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>의 고온조건에서 생산된 닭 가슴살의 지방산화도는 에션셜오일 처리구에서 낮게 나타났으며, 염용성 단백질 추출성에 있어서는 약용식물 처리구에서 높게 나타나 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 근원섬유 단백질의 분포 양상에 있어서도 액틴밴드의 경우, 유산균 및 에션셜오일 처리구가 <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX>의 항생제(+) 처리구와 비슷한 양상을 보였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 상기의 항생제 대체물질들은 항생제를 대체하더라도 저장 중 닭고기의 품질을 개선시키는 효과가 있으며, 이와 아울러 항생제 대체물 급여시 닭고기의 품질에 미치는 지표로 지방산화도 및 염용성 단백질 추출성 등이 이용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 특히, 에션셜오일 급여는 고온조건에서 고품질의 닭고기를 생산할 경우 항생제 대체 효과가 가장 우수한 것으로 판단된다. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of environmental temperature (ET; <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX> and <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>) and antibiotic substitute conditions on meat quality of chicken breast during cold storage. Seven treatments were as follows; T1, ET <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX> + antibiotics (+); T2, ET <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX> + antibiotics (-); T3, ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> + antibiotics (+); T4, ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> + antibiotics (-); T5, ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> + 0.1% Lactobacillus; T6, ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> + 0.1% medicinal plant extract; T7, ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> + 0.1% essential oil. T7 had a higher (p<0.05) pH at 72 h post-slaughter value when compared to the other treatments. The CIE <TEX>$b^*$</TEX> value of treatments at ET <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX> showed significantly (p<0.05) higher when compared to the treatments at <TEX>$21^{\circ}C$</TEX>. T7 also had significantly (p<0.05) lower TBARS values than the other treatments as the storage time increased. T6 contained significantly (p<0.05) higher extractability of salt-soluble protein contents than the other treatments. The results from SDS-PAGE showed that the actin protein decreased for ET treatments at <TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>. The concentration of actin protein was not significantly different among T1, T2 and T7. Therefore, these result suggested that the antibiotic alternative with essential oil was effective under the high environmental temperature (<TEX>$32^{\circ}C$</TEX>) for chicken meat production.

Comparison of the Quality of the Chicken Breasts from Organically and Conventionally Reared Chickens

In this study, the quality of chicken breasts from organically reared chickens was compared with that of chicken breasts from conventionally reared chickens. Broilers were raised in an indoor pen with conventional and organic production system, respectively. The diet formulation for the organically reared chickens and the production density were in accordance with the guidelines for organic chicken products. Twenty birds from each group were slaughtered and their breasts were obtained for analysis. The organic chicken breasts had a higher cooking loss, and waterholding capacity, and a lower shear force (p<0.05) compared to the conventional chicken breasts. The organic chicken breasts also showed higher <TEX>$a^{\ast}$</TEX> and <TEX>$b^{\ast}$</TEX> values and myoglobin contents compared with the conventional chicken breasts (p<0.05). In the fatty-acid analysis, the organic chicken breasts resulted in higher polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and unsaturated fatty acid contents, and a higher PUFA-saturated fatty acid ratio.

Effect of UV-C irradiation on the inactivation of inoculated pathogens and quality of chicken breasts during storage

In this study, we evaluated the inactivation of foodborne pathogens inoculated on chicken breasts by UV-C treatment. Chicken breasts were inoculated with Campylobacter jejuni, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium at 6–7 log CFU/g. The inoculated chicken breasts were then irradiated with UV-C light of dose 0, 0.5, 1, 3, and 5 kJ/m 2. Microbiological data indicated that the populations of the foodborne pathogens decreased significantly ( p < 0.05) with increasing UV-C irradiation. In particular, UV-C irradiation at 5 kJ/m 2 reduced the initial populations of C. jejuni, L. monocytogenes, and S. typhimurium by 1.26, 1.29, and 1.19 log CFU/g, respectively. After UV-C irradiation, the samples were individually packed using polyethylene terephthalate containers and stored at 4 ± 1 °C for 6 d. The pH of the control increased more than the samples irradiated at 0.5, 1, 3, and 5 kJ/m 2, while TBARS values increased during storage regardless of UV-C irradiation. UV-C irradiation caused negligible changes in Hunter L, a, and b values. These results suggest that UV-C irradiation can be useful in improving the microbial safety of chicken breasts during storage, without impairing quality.

감마선 처리에 따른 닭고기 가슴육의 냉장 저장 중 품질 특성

닭고기 가슴육의 저장성을 증진시키기 위해 저수준의 감마선을(0.5, 1.0, 1.5kGy) 조사하여 냉장저장 중 품질변화와 미생물학적 특성을 조사하였다. pH는 저장 1일에 감마선 처리구가 대조구보다 낮은 수준을 보였고 육즙손실은 저장 1일과 3일에 0.5와 1.0 kGy 수준의 방사선 처리구에서 대조군보다 높은 수준을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 육색 중 L과 a값은 저장 1일에 1.0과 1.5 kGy 수준으로 조사 처리한 경우 증가하였으나 b값은 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 총균수는 감마선 처리구가 대조군보다 유의적으로 낮은 수준을 나타내었으며, 대장균과 대장균군은 방사선 처리구에서 모두 검출되지 않았다. 또한 단백질변성도와 지방산패도를 나타내는 VBN과 TBARS 값은 방사선 처리구에서 대조군보다 낮은 수준을 나타내었다. 결국 저수준의 방사선 처리가 닭고기 가슴육의 저장성을 증진시키기는 하지만 육즙손실 또한 증가시켜 추후 이를 감소시키기 위한 연구가 필요할 것으로 판단된다. The influence of gamma irradiation with low doses (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 kGy) on the meat quality of chicken breast was determined for 6 days of storage at <TEX>$4^{\circ}C$</TEX>. The pH of irradiated chicken was lower than that of the control at day 1 (p<0.05), while no difference was found among irradiation at different doses. Drip loss was higher in irradiated chicken with doses of 0.5 and 1.0 kGy compared to the control at day 1 and day 3 (p<0.05). Lightness (L) at day 1 and day 6 was increased due to irradiation (p<0.05). Redness (a) increased with irradiation doses of 1.0 and 1.5 kGy at day 1 and day 3 (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were found in yellowness (b). The number of aerobic plate count of irradiated chicken during storage was significantly lower than the control (p<0.05). E. coli and coliforms were not detected after irradiation at any dose. Also, irradiation doses of 1.0 and 1.5 kGy significantly reduced volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) and 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values compared to the control during storage (p<0.05). These results suggest that low dose gamma irradiation can be useful to extend the shelf life of chicken breast during cold storage.

Effect of partial substitution of standard meal in chicken feed by rape seed on carcass and meat quality

Effect of partial substitution of crushed soybean by different portions of rape seed on yield and chicken breast quality (nutritive and technological) was investigated in the paper. ROSS 308 hybrids were used for investigations. Control group (K) was fed with standard mixture and experimental groups with mixture in which crushed soybean partially substituted by 10% (O1), 15% (O2) and 20% (O3) extruded rape seed (EZUR). Rape seed was extruded with corn germ in ratio 50:50. It was concluded that there are no significant differences in breast meat yield between control and experimental groups (P &gt; 0.05). The changes in chicken meal had no influence (P &gt; 0.05) on nutritive quality of breast meat (the contents on protein, connective tissue protein, free fat and total ash). Additionally was found that the technological quality of breast meat of the control and experimental groups averagely corresponds to "normal" meat quality considering the parameters and criteria for quality determination (pHu, L*, water holding capacity).

Can a Rapider Freezing Rate Maintain Chicken Breast Quality?

Can a Rapider Freezing Rate Maintain Chicken Breast Quality?