Sensory Characteristics Of Meat Research Articles

Sensory evaluation of beef and buffalo extensively reared and its relationship to sociodemographic characteristics of consumers

Sensory characteristics of meat from different animal types, including cattle (Angus and Brangus) and buffalo raised at pasture, and information on socio-demographic determinants of consumer preference were evaluated. Samples of roasted rib eye were cut and served in a disordered and monadic manner to 188 untrained tasters. A nine-point hedonic scale was used to assess odor, color, tenderness, succulence and overall appearance. Analysis of variance was carried out using the GLM procedure of SAS®, considering animal type and socio-demographic characteristics as fixed effects and using the LSMEANS procedure for multiple mean comparisons. Differences (P < 0.001) between animal types were observed only for tenderness, with Brangus (7.02) and buffalo (6.82) meat being superior to Angus (6.25). Regardless of meat origin, age, income, smoking and place of purchase affected the perceived attributes (P < 0.05). People aged over 50 years gave higher mean scores for odor and color (P < 0.05), indicative of greater satisfaction and less demanding tastes when compared to other age categories. Despite the variability in the intrinsic characteristics, differentiation of meat by the consumer is not easy to determine, with little impact of sociodemographic characteristics on organoleptic perception. Meat from Brangus cattle and buffaloes raised at pasture was considered tenderer than that from Angus cattle raised under the same conditions by an untrained taste panel compared with.

Fatty acid composition and physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat from ewe lambs supplemented with zilpaterol hydrochloride and soybean oil

The effects of supplementation of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH; 0 or 10 mg/lamb daily) and soybean oil (SBO; 0% or 6%) on carcass traits, body fat deposition, chemical, physicochemical, sensory quality, and fatty acid composition of the longissimus thoracis muscle (LTM) of ewe lambs were studied using a randomised complete design with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. After a 32-day feeding period, all ewes were slaughtered and LTM collected. Interactions between ZH × SBO were not observed (P > 0.05) for any of the variables evaluated. Feedlot performance was not modified (P > 0.05) by ZH and SBO supplementation. Biological yield and hot carcass weight were increased by ZH supplementation (P < 0.05). ZH and SBO supplementation did not alter body fat deposition (kidney, pelvic and heart, renal, thickness and intramuscular fat) and the empty bodyweight (P > 0.05). Meanwhile, feeding ZH decreased colour parameters (L*, a*, b* and CHROMA) (P < 0.05), but not others characteristics of LTM (P > 0.05). Sensory panelists observed an increase in appearance (P < 0.001) by ZH supplementation. Additionally, ZH decreased (P < 0.05) the content of C20:5n3 (eicosapentaenoic acid), C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid) and total omega-3 fatty acids, compared with the zero ZH group. Physicochemicals and sensory characteristics, and fatty acid composition of meat were not modified by SBO (P > 0.05). In conclusion, ZH supplementation to ewe lambs increased biological yield and hot carcass weight, without changes in body fat deposition and decreased eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and omega-3 contents and caused a decrease in colour of LTM. However, feeding SBO caused no changes in the carcass or meat quality traits and minimal changes in fatty acid composition of LTM.

Physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat from young Nellore bulls fed different levels of palm kernel cake.

Palm kernel cake is a biodiesel byproduct and an alternative feed additive in cattle production. This study evaluated the effects of palm kernel cake added to bulls' diets on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of their meat. Thirty-two young Nellore bulls were used, distributed in a randomized experimental design with four treatments: 0, 7, 14 or 21% (w/w) palm kernel cake in the dry matter of the diet. Hay was used at 35% (w/w) in the diets, which were balanced to provide 150 g kg(-1) crude protein and 33 Mcal kg(-1) metabolizable energy. The moisture (P = 0.40), ash (P = 0.70), protein (P = 0.10) and ether extract (P = 0.31) contents of the meat samples were not affected by the inclusion of palm kernel cake. The qualitative characteristics of the meat, including pH (P = 0.69), water-holding capacity (P = 0.22), cooking loss (P = 0.14), shear force (P = 0.32) and instrumental color indices L* (P = 0.75), a* (P = 0.44) and b* (P = 0.41), were not affected by the substitution of palm kernel cake for soybean meal. Palm kernel cake may be included at up to 21% (w/w) in cattle feed without compromising the physicochemical, sensory and acceptance characteristics of the meat. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.

The effects of supplementation methods and length of feeding of zilpaterol hydrochloride on meat characteristics of fattening lambs

The aim of the study was to examine the effects of different methods of supplementation of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) (every day, 1 d on and 1 d off or 2 d on and 2 d off) for the last 28 and 42 days of feeding period (length of feeding) on fat tail adipocyte and muscle fiber size and meat quality. Fifty six Lori-Bakhtiari feedlot lambs (initial BW=44±4.7kg) were stratified according to the BW and randomly assigned to individual pens. Lambs were fed a diet with 14% CP and 2.36Mcal/kg of ME supplemented with 0.2mg/kg of live weight d−1 ZH. Different methods of supplementation and/or feeding period of ZH had no effect (P>0.05) on ultimate pH, cooking loss, drip loss and cholesterol content of meat. Method of supplementation had a significant effect on shear force (P<0.013) with the higher value in the daily supplementation compared to intermittent days of supplementation. Lambs fed ZH daily for the last 42 days had higher shear force compared to the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in fat-tail adipocyte area between the methods of ZH supplementation (P>0.05). Lambs that received ZH daily for 28 days and intermittently (1 on and 1 off for 42 d) had greater fiber area (P<0.01) compared to the control treatment fed a basal diet for 42 d without ZH. Intermittent supplementation of ZH had higher tenderness than daily supplementation (P=0.025) but, method of supplementation and length of feeding did not affect other sensory characteristics of meat. Overall, feeding ZH daily for 42 d decreased tenderness of meat, while the other meat quality characteristics were not affected in Lori-Bakhtiari fat-tail lambs.

Fatty acid profile, chemical composition, and sensory effects of crude glycerin on the longissimus dorsi of crossbred Boer goat kids

The objectives of this trial were to evaluate the fatty acid profile, chemical composition, and sensory effects of crude glycerin on the longissimus dorsi muscle of crossbred Boer goat kids. Twenty crossbred Boer goat kids (20.8±2.9 kg of BW at slaughter) were used in a completely randomized block design to determine the effect of partial replacement of corn by crude glycerin on chemical composition, longissimus dorsi muscle fatty acid profile, and sensory characteristics of meat. Kids were penned individually for 51 d and fed an isonitrogenous (140.0±2.0 g.kg-1 CP, DM basis) diet composed of 700 g.kg-1 concentrate and 300 g.kg-1 Tifton (Cynodon sp.) hay. Increasing levels of crude glycerin (80.0 g/100 g glycerol, DM basis) were 0, 40, 80 or 120 g.kg-1. There was no effect on the moisture, protein, or total lipids in the longissimus dorsi; however, the ash content decreased linearly with glycerin addition. Linear decrease for linoleic acid (3.57, 2.84, 3.76, and 2.33) and ω6:ω3 ratio (10.61, 9.71, 7.26, and 7.18 for CG0, CG40, CG80 and CG120, respectively) was observed with crude glycerin inclusion. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids were not affected by treatments. In the sensory assessment, crude glycerin changed the toughness, color intensity, and overall appreciation of the longissimus dorsi muscle. The partial replacement of corn by crude glycerin has a low impact on chemical composition and meat fatty acid profile. Based on the overall appreciation, it is recommended to include 80 g.kg-1 crude glycerin in the diet.

Effect of Piglet Birth Weight on Carcass Muscle and Fat Content and Pork Quality – A Review

Abstract Piglet birth weight is determined by the maternal environment, intrauterine crowding, and nutrition, which influence embryonic and fetal survival and, as a result, fertility. The internal environment regulates prenatal myogenesis and muscle fibre number nutritionally and hormonally. The growth and metabolic differentiation of muscle fibres take place during the postnatal period. The effect of intrauterine undernutrition on myogenesis and on fetal growth and development (IUGR) is reflected in the low piglet birth weight and its high within-litter variation. Slaughter traits are determined by many factors, including genetic (breed), environmental (nutrition) and preslaughter handling. Slaughter traits and the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of meat are dependent on prenatal myogenesis and neonatal weight. Optimized body weight of newborn piglets is conducive to improving quantitative traits (meatiness, fatness) and qualitative traits. However, slaughter traits are also influenced by many other differentiating factors, which is reflected in research results. Muscle fibres become metabolically differentiated during postnatal development, and one of the factors of large variation in pig meat quality traits is variation in the proportions of different fibre types in mature muscle. Considering the divergent opinions among scientists about the effect of prenatal myogenesis and piglet birth weight on slaughter value and pork quality, as well as the existence of areas that have received little investigation, it is justified to continue research in this area.

Applying multicriteria analysis for choosing the best marination for pork

Objective. This research aimed to choose a best marination solution using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Materials and methods. Pork meat samples were collected in a commercial slaughterhouse, and they were randomly distributed in four treatments with three different salt contents blend. Color, pH, retention of the solution, exudate and cooking loss, shear force and sensory attributes were assessed and evaluated. Multicriteria analysis using AHP was applied to the results in order to choose the best overall marination solution. Criteria used for selection were the physical and sensory characteristics of meat, and based on these criteria were classified solutions marination. Results. Results showed that the combination of the salts was the best alternative (Na2CO3+NaCl+Na5P3O10), followed by the solutions of (Na2CO3 + NaCl), and (Na5P3O10 + NaCl). Conclusions. All tested solutions with the salts used alone or in combination led to better physical and sensory attributes than the meat not marinated.Key words: Firmness, sodium chloride, sodium tripolyphosphate, texture (Source:CAB).

Oyster Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus (Higher Basidiomycetes), Growth in Grain-Based Diet Improves Broiler Chicken Production.

Many alternative compounds have been tested to improve poultry performance but few of them have previously used mycelial-colonized substrate to partially replace standard diet in broiler chickens. The objective of this study was to evaluate broiler chicken production, health, and meat sensory characteristics, with partial replacement of the standard diet by Pleurotus ostreatus-colonized substrate. One hundred fifty 1-day-old male Cobb chicks were given standard diet partially replaced by 0, 5, 10, 100, or 200 g·kg⁻¹ of P. ostreatus-colonized substrate and randomly distributed into five treatments. Each treatment had three replicates, with 10 birds per replicate, totaling 30 birds. The replacement of the standard diet by 10 g·kg⁻¹ of colonized substrate increased (P≤0.05) chicken body mass up to 57% at 21 days, and up to 28% at 42 days. In general, partial replacement of standard diet by colonized substrate increased hematocrits and typical lymphocytes, and reduced low density lipoproteins. Also, it reduced chicken production period up to 21% and there is no meat taste alteration. The use of P. ostreatus-colonized substrate in chicken feeding is an alternative method to improve broiler chicken production.

Carcass and meat quality traits in Nellore and F1 Nellore-Araguaia crosses.

We evaluated and compared carcass traits and meat quality in Nellore cattle and F1 crosses between Nellore and Araguaia, where 17 individuals were from the Nellore group and 19 were ½ Nellore and ½ Araguaia crosses. All animals belonged to the same birth season and were raised in pasture systems under the same nutritional, environmental, and management conditions. When the animals reached slaughter weight, they were taken to an industrial slaughterhouse where food was not provided for 24 h (free access to water); they were then stunned, bled, the leather was removed, and they were eviscerated. The carcasses were weighed (hot weight), kept in chilled storage for approximately 24 h at 4°C, and weighed again to obtain the chilled carcass weight. Carcass yield, carcass length, carcass width, leg length, thigh perimeter, loin eye area (LEA), retail cuts, cooling loss, pH, fat depth, marbling rate, intramuscular fat, color, and shear force were analyzed and sensory analysis of the meat was conducted. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were observed for the following variables: slaughter weight, hot and chilled carcass weights, carcass and leg lengths, thigh perimeter, LEA, retail cuts, and lightness (L*), where the ½ Nellore ½ Araguaia individuals showed higher means for all of these traits, except leg length and L*. Therefore, crossbreeding between Nellore and Araguaia did not affect the meat's sensory characteristics, but contributed to an improvement in carcass traits, providing an alternative for farmers that aim for good meat quality, with a higher meat percentage.

Effect of Feeding Tithonia Diversifolia Leaf Meal (TDLM) on Carcass Traits and Sensory Characteristics of Meat of Commercial Broilers in Mizoram

Effect of Feeding Tithonia Diversifolia Leaf Meal (TDLM) on Carcass Traits and Sensory Characteristics of Meat of Commercial Broilers in Mizoram

Características de carcaça e da carne de bovinos mestiços não-castrados ou submetidos a diferentes métodos de castração

Objetivou-se com este estudo analisar os efeitos de diferentes métodos de castração de machos mestiços de raças de origem leiteira, sobre as características de carcaça e da carne, em comparação com animais não-castrados. Foram utilizados 84 machos, com idade média de dez meses, distribuídos em quatro grupos de 21 animais: castrados com o uso de burdizzo, por meio de incisão lateral na bolsa escrotal, por remoção do tampão (ápice da bolsa escrotal) ou não-castrados. O abate dos animais ocorreu em frigorífico comercial, aos 30 meses de idade. Animais não-castrados apresentaram maior peso de carcaça fria (208,0±6,2 kg) do que os castrados por diferentes métodos (média 192,0±6,4 kg). Não houve diferença para a espessura de gordura entre os grupos experimentais, mas quando a medida foi ajustada ao peso de carcaça, observou-se maior cobertura de gordura nos animais castrados com burdizzo (0,79±0,08 mm/100 kg) ou por incisão lateral (0,86±0,09 mm/100 kg) do que os não-castrados (0,61±0,05 mm/100 kg). A área de olho de lombo foi maior nos machos não-castrados (60,47±1,94 cm²) do que os castrados com burdizzo (50,41±3,18 cm²). Não houve diferença para as relações músculo/osso e músculo+gordura/osso entre os grupos, mas a relação músculo/gordura foi maior nos animais não-castrados em relação aos castrados pela remoção do tampão e estes superiores aos castrados por incisão lateral. Não houve diferença entre as características sensoriais da carne, mas o grau de marmoreio foi maior nos animais castrados com burdizzo (2,33±0,20 pontos) ou castrados pela remoção do tampão (2,39±0,20 pontos) do que os bovinos não-castrados (1,77±0,12 pontos). O método de castração em bovinos mestiços de origem leiteira abatidos com peso reduzido não promove alterações na qualidade da carcaça e da carne dos animais, mas animais não-castrados apresentam maiores peso de abate e peso de carcaça fria, alem de maior porcentagem de músculo na carcaça e melhor relação músculo/gordura do que os castrados.

Qualidade da carne de cordeiros lactentes suplementados com teores de glicerina bruta em comedouro privativo

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of crude glycerin in the supplement provided in creep feeding on the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of meat from suckling lambs kept in pasture ryegrass. Thirty two suckling lambs, sixteen male and sixteen female, were distributed into 4 diets with different concentrations of crude glycerin: 0, 10, 20 and 30% crude glycerin, in the replacement of corn, in the isoproteic supplement (18% CP) provided daily in amounts equivalent to 2% of body weight. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with each variable data submitted to analysis of variance at 5% significance and the significant results subjected to regression analysis. There was no effect (P&gt;0,05) of contents of crude glycerin on the chemical composition and cholesterol content of lamb meat. On the other hand, there was increased linearly (P&gt;0,05) pH and cooking losses by the use of crude glycerin. No influence (P&gt;0,05) of crude glycerin concentration on the texture profile analysis (TPA), sensorial analysis by triangular test and even when was evaluated attributes color, tenderness and juiciness of lamb meat. Up to 30% of crude glycerin in the supplement provided in creep feeding for suckling lambs grazing ryegrass do not compromise the physical-chemical and sensorial quality of the lamb meat.

Carcass yield and meat quality in broilers fed with canola meal

1. This study evaluated the effects of canola meal in broiler diets on carcass yield, carcass composition, and instrumental and sensory analyses of meat.2. A total of 320 one-day-old Cobb broilers were used in a 35-d experiment using a completely randomised design with 5 concentrations of canola meal (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40%) as a dietary substitute for soya bean meal.3. Polynomial regression at 5% significance was used to evaluate the effects of canola meal content. The following variables were measured: carcass yield, chemical composition of meat, and instrumental and sensorial analyses.4. The results showed that carcass yield exhibited a quadratic effect that was crescent to the level of 18% of canola meal based on the weight of the leg and a quadratic increase at concentrations up to 8.4% of canola meal based on the weight of the chest. The yield of the chest exhibited a linear behaviour.5. The chemical composition of leg meat, instrumental analysis of breast meat and sensory characteristics of the breast meat was not significantly affected by the inclusion of canola meal. The chemical composition of the breast meat exhibited an increased linear effect in terms of dry matter and ether extract and a decreased linear behaviour in terms of the ash content.6. In conclusion, soya bean meal can be substituted with canola meal at concentrations up to 20% of the total diet without affecting carcass yield, composition of meat or the instrumental or sensory characteristics of the meat of broilers.

Effect of selenium supplementation in pig feed on slaughter value and physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat

AbstractThe aim of the study was to examine the assimilability of organic and inorganic selenium supplied as an additive to pig feed. The influence of both selenium forms on pig slaughter value as well as on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat was also examined (experiment I). An attempt to establish the distribution of selenium in the body of experimental fatteners was made (experiment II). Experiment I was performed on 20 carcasses of crossbred pigs of (Polish Large White × Polish Landrace) × Duroc genotype and experiment II was carried out on 45 samples of longissimus and semimembranosus muscles taken from fatteners of the same genotype (PLW × PL × Duroc). The results obtained indicated that selenium supplementation in the diet had no impact on slaughter performance, meat quality and most physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat. Selenium was found to have no significant effect on meat colour. The meat water holding capacity (WHC) was lower in the group of pigs fed organic selenium. The highest selenium concentration was found in the semimembranosus muscle of fatteners receiving the inorganic selenium additive.

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride and soybean oil supplementation on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat from hair lambs

Forty Dorper×Pelibuey male lambs were used to obtain the Longissimus dorsi muscle to evaluate the effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) and soybean oil (SO) on chemical (moisture and intramuscular fat), physicochemical quality (pH, water holding capacity [WHC], Warner Bratzler shear force [WBSF], color) and sensory attributes of meat. Lambs were individually housed in pens and assigned randomly to 1 of 4 treatments (n=10): (1) control (no ZH or SO); (2) supplemented with ZH (10mg/animal daily); (3) addition of 6% SO, and (4) supplemented with ZH (10mg/animal daily)+addition of 6% SO. Feeding ZH decreased color parameters and intramuscular fat (P<0.05), and increased pH and WBSF. Panelists observed a decreased in overall color, harder meat and higher content of connective tissue (P<0.05) by ZH supplementation. Feeding SO increased (P<0.05) a* value and WHC, without modifying the sensory characteristics.

Comparison of meat quality between eland (Taurotragus oryx) and cattle (Bos taurus) raised under similar conditions

Physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of meat were compared between non-domestic eland (Taurotragus oryx) bulls (n=6) and domestic Fleckvieh (Bos taurus) bulls (n=6) which were finished under controlled conditions of feeding and management. Musculus longissimus lumborum from eland were darker and less yellow in colour, with a higher pH24 and lower contents of intramuscular fat and total collagen, compared to cattle. Contents (mg/100g muscle tissue) and proportions (g/100g of FA determined) of SFA and MUFA were higher (P<0.01) in cattle. Although the proportion of total PUFA were higher (P<0.001) in eland, contents of PUFA were similar between species. Meat from cattle was consistently scored higher (P<0.05) for sensory texture characteristics, juiciness, flavour, and overall acceptance. We concluded that bulls of eland provided low-fat meat with a beneficial fatty acid composition from a human nutrition perspective, but with lower sensory scores, compared to bull beef.

CARACTERÍSTICAS DE CARCAÇA E QUALIDADE DA CARNE DE NOVILHOS CONFINADOS EM DIFERENTES ESPAÇOS INDIVIDUAIS

The objective of this study was to evaluate the meat and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers finished in different individual spaces. We used 48 steers, with average initial age and weight of 20 months and 243.4 kg, respectively. The animals were placed in collective stalls and distributed into treatments according to the available individual space, 2.5; 5.0 and 10 m 2 . The diet contained roughage:concentrate relation of 39:61 (dry matter basis). Individual spaces did not influence hot and cold carcass weight, means of 226.0 and 222.1 kg, respectively, as well their respective carcass dressing, 58.5 and 57.0 kg/ 100 kg live weight. For all treatments, the carcasses showed the minimum fat thickness required, 3 mm, being similar among the different individual spaces evaluated. The weight and percentage of commercial cuts, the absolute weight and the tissue participation in the carcass were similar among the individual spaces. The pH and temperature in Longissimus dorsi and Recto femoralis muscles were not altered by individual spaces. Color, texture, marbling, and the meat sensorial characteristics (tenderness, juiciness and palatability) were not influenced by different individual spaces. The shear force showed mean of 5.06 kgF/cm 3 . The number of lesions, location and time of occurrence was not influenced by different individual space. The individual space for feedlot steers during finishing did not influence carcass and meat characteristics, when slaughtered at 24 months of age. KEYWORDS: animal welfare; carcass dressing; carcass lesions; restrict space; tenderness.

Sensorial Characteristics of Meat of Japanese Quails, Coturnix Coturnix Japonica fed with Ration Containing Snail Meal

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The effect of Acacia karroo supplementation and thermal preparation on meat sensory characteristics of the indigenous Xhosa lop-eared goat genotype

The objective of the current study was to determine the effect of Acacia karroo supplementation and thermal preparation on consumer sensory scores of meat from indigenous Xhosa lop-eared goat breed. 18 castrated four-month-old Xhosa lop-eared kids were kept at the University of Fort Hare Farm until slaughter. Sample cuttings for meat tasting were made from the Longistimus dorsi muscle. A. karroo supplementation improved meat tenderness and juiciness. There were no (P > 0.05) significant effects of A. karroo supplementation on meat flavour of the supplemented goats. Thermal preparation and consumer background had a significant (P < 0.05) effect on meat sensory characteristics. Results from this study show that A. Karroo supplementation and thermal preparation have an effect on meat quality attributes such as tenderness and juiciness. Key words : Boiling, roasting, consumer sensory scores, thermal preparation, consumer background.

Optimization of an Acidified Sodium Chlorite Solution for Reducing Pathogenic Bacteria and Maintaining Sensory Characteristics of Poultry Meat in Simulation Slaughter Process

Chicken breast meat was inoculated with Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes and then washed with an acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) solution under conditions simulating those used in a commercial chicken processing plant. We evaluated the effects of ASC (concentrations ranging from 0 to 1 g/L, pH at 2.5, 3.5 and 6.5) on the reduction of microbial numbers, meat pH, color, total acceptability and chilled storage characteristics. The results showed that bacterial numbers were significantly reduced with increasing concentrations of ASC and with decreasing pH, reaching maximum reductions of 2.17 and 3.03 log cfu/g for S. Typhimurium and L. monocytogenes when washing with 1 g ASC/L at pH 2.5, respectively. Except for the treatment with 1 g ASC/L at pH 2.5, which resulted in a significant reduction of total acceptability of chicken meat, other treatments were all within an acceptable range. Considering the inactivation of bacteria and the changes in sensory characteristics of meat, we selected 0.8 g ASC/L at pH 2.5 as being optimal for our purpose.