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Fu Y, Cao S, Yang L, Li Z. Flavor formation based on lipid in meat and meat products: A review. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14439. [PMID: 36183160 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Meat product is popular throughout the world due to its unique taste. Flavor is one of the most important quality characteristics of meat products and also is a key influencing factor in the overall acceptability of meat products. The flavor of meat products is formed by precursors undergoing a series of complex reactions. During meat product processing, lipids are hydrolyzed by lipase to produce flavor precursors such as free fatty acid, then further oxidized to form volatile flavor compounds. This review summarizes lipolysis, lipid oxidation, and interaction of lipid with Maillard reaction and amino acid during meat products processing and storage as well as influencing factors on lipid degradation including raw meat (source of meat, feeding pattern, and castration), processing methods (thermal processing, nonthermal processing, salting, and fermentation) and additives. Meanwhile, the volatile compounds produced by lipids in meat products including aldehydes, alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons are summed up. Analytical methods of volatile compounds and the application of lipidomics analysis in mechanisms of flavor formation of meat products are also reviewed. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Flavor is one of the most important quality characteristics of meat products, which influences the acceptability of meat products for consumption. Lipids play an important role in the flavor formation of meat products. Understanding the relationship between flavor compounds and changes in lipid compositions during the processing and storage of meat products will be helpful to control the quality of meat products.
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- Yinghua Fu
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
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Quantification of the Effects of Electrical and CO2 Stunning on Selected Quality Attributes of Fresh Pork: A Meta-Analysis. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12141811. [PMID: 35883358 PMCID: PMC9312002 DOI: 10.3390/ani12141811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Stunning is a statutory pre-slaughter process that may affect the quality of pork. The objective of this study was quantification of the effects of stunning (ES vs. CO2 stunning) on selected quality attributes of pork, using a meta-analytical approach. Data from 18 publications with 46 individual experiments were combined using a random-effect model to estimate the effect size of stunning on the initial and ultimate pH (pH1, pHu); drip loss (DL); colour (lightness—L*, redness—a*, yellowness—b*); and tenderness (expressed as Warner–Bratzler shear force, WBSF) of pork. In overall, loins from ES showed significantly lower pH1 (by 0.08 units); greater DL (by 0.68 p.p.); higher L* (by 1.29 units); and a* (by 0.80 units) as they compared to those from CO2 stunning. In subgroups, a greater-than-overall negative change in pH1, pHu, DL, L* and a* was detected with the application of the head-to-back (HB) stunning method. Additionally, alterations in DL and L* may be magnified with the application of conventional chilling (Conv.) to ES pigs. There was no effect of stunning on WBSF but, due to a low number of research in the database, the reliability of these results may be misleading. These results provide evidence that the differences between these two stunning methods in DL and L* may be diminished by the application of the head-only (HO) or head-to-body (HBO) method, followed by the fast chilling of carcasses.
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Zybert A. The effect of straw based housing on selected quality attributes of pork – a meta-analysis. ROCZNIKI NAUKOWE POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA ZOOTECHNICZNEGO 2021. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.2584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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<b>The aim of the research was to estimate the effect of straw-based housing on selected quality attributes of pork, using a meta-analytical approach. Meta-analysis is statistical procedure that combines the results of individual, independent studies into one common treatment effect, called the effect size. Data were extracted from 17 independent studies (20 experiments) and analysed using a random-effect model to estimate the effect of straw-based housing on the pH (initial pH at 45 min post mortem and ultimate pH), drip loss, colour (L*, a*, b*) and Warner-Bratzler shear force of pork loins. The meta-analysis of the available results showed that pigs from straw-based systems may produce pork with a faster early post-mortem pH decline (pH45), higher drip loss, and greater lightness than those reared under barren conditions with concrete (slatted) floors. A subgroup analysis showed that greater space allowance for straw-housed pigs had a greater negative effect on initial pH (pH45), drip loss, and lightness than straw housing with normal/minimal floor space requirements.
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- Andrzej Zybert
- University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Institute of Animal Science and Fisheries
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Acevedo-Giraldo J, Sánchez J, Romero M. Effects of feed withdrawal times prior to slaughter on some animal welfare indicators and meat quality traits in commercial pigs. Meat Sci 2020; 167:107993. [PMID: 32388087 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Identification of Possible Pre-Slaughter Indicators to Predict Stress and Meat Quality: A Study on Heavy Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10060945. [PMID: 32486015 PMCID: PMC7341522 DOI: 10.3390/ani10060945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed at identifying possible pre-slaughter indicators and/or indexes to be used to predict pig stress response and meat quality variation. Data were collected on 44 shipments (loads) of Italian heavy pigs. For each shipment, several pre-slaughter parameters were recorded on farm, during transport, and at the slaughterhouse. Blood and meat samples were taken from 10 pigs from every of the 44 loads included in the study (N = 440). Blood samples were used to assess cortisol and creatine kinase levels, whereas meat samples were used to assess meat quality (pH, instrumental color, tenderness, water-holding capacity, and sensory analysis). Cluster analysis of blood parameters allowed the categorization of the shipments into two main clusters: Lower Stress (LS) and Higher Stress (HS). The variables/indexes statistically differing between the two clusters were: average vehicle speed during transport, welfare index at slaughter (i.e., "slaughter score"), overall transport and slaughter welfare index (TSWI), distance travelled, and behaviors (slips, falls, overlaps) during unloading, which appeared to be the best descriptors of the welfare conditions experienced by Italian heavy pigs during pre-slaughter handling. No consistent effects of the stress level experienced on meat quality was detected, which warrants the need for further studies conducted under more variable pre-slaughter conditions, with the aim of simplifying and improving the TSWI.
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Rey A, Menoyo D, Segura J, López-Bote C, Calvo L. Combination of dietary glycaemic index and fasting time prior to slaughter as strategy to modify quality of pork. Meat Sci 2020; 161:108013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.108013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Biffin TE, Hopkins DL, Bush RD, Hall E, Smith MA. The effects of season and post-transport rest on alpaca (Vicunga pacos) meat quality. Meat Sci 2019; 159:107935. [PMID: 31505393 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The effects of season (summer, autumn, winter and spring) and post-transportation rest on alpaca meat quality were investigated in 160 castrated male alpacas (23 ± 1 month of age) over a 12 month period. Twice per season, animals were randomly allocated to consignment groups of 20, transported 4 h to slaughter and allocated to either of two treatment groups: (1) overnight lairage pre slaughter (Direct) and (2) seven day rest period with access to feed pre slaughter (Rested). At slaughter, blood was collected for the analysis of plasma cortisol and a longissimus core sample obtain pre rigor for glycogen content determination. Alpaca muscle moisture loss increased through summer and spring in the longissimus thoracics. Seasonal differences did not reflect pasture seasonality or muscle glycogen content. Resting alpacas for 7 days pre-slaughter reduced muscle glycogen content and tenderness. Drip loss and purge was greater for rested animals indicating that resting alpacas post transport is not advantageous to alpaca meat quality.
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- Tamara E Biffin
- The University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, 425 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia.
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- NSW Department of Primary Industries, Centre for Red Meat and Sheep Development, Cowra, NSW 2794, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, 425 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, 425 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, 425 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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Rioja-Lang FC, Brown JA, Brockhoff EJ, Faucitano L. A Review of Swine Transportation Research on Priority Welfare Issues: A Canadian Perspective. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:36. [PMID: 30854374 PMCID: PMC6395376 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review is to present the best available scientific knowledge on key animal welfare issues during swine transport, such as transport duration and distance, time off feed and water, rest intervals, environmental conditions, loading density, and transport of young animals, based on their impact on stress, injury, fatigue, dehydration, body temperature, mortality, and carcass and meat quality. The review was limited to this set of priority welfare issues which were identified by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) Scientific Committee to help with the development of the livestock transportation Codes of Practice. This review focuses primarily on research related to the transport of market pigs (100–135 kg) which is a reflection of the current literature available on pig transportation. This information presented here can be used to support other animal welfare codes, guidelines, standards or legislations regulating the welfare of pigs during transport. Based on the available literature, clear conclusions can be drawn on the impact of vehicle design, pre-transport fasting, control of environmental conditions and loading density on the welfare of pigs during transport and on pork quality. However, the effects of journey duration are still unclear and a recommendation on the maximum transport time cannot be provided. Further studies investigating the impact of factors, such as ambient conditions within the transport vehicle, loading density at extreme ambient conditions, travel distances, maximum travel duration, rest/stop duration, and management of pigs during rest stops are required. More specifically, further research in relation to the welfare of market weight, newly weaned and breeding pigs, and cull sows and boars during transport is needed.
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- Fiona C Rioja-Lang
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Prairie Swine Centre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.,Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sherbrooke R&D Centre, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Simonetti A, Perna A, Giudice R, Cappuccio A, Gambacorta E. The effect of high pre-slaughter environmental temperature on meat quality traits of Italian autochthonous pig Suino Nero Lucano. Anim Sci J 2018; 89:1020-1026. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.13007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Amalia Simonetti
- School of Agricultural; Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences; University of Basilicata; Potenza Italy
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- School of Agricultural; Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences; University of Basilicata; Potenza Italy
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- School of Agricultural; Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences; University of Basilicata; Potenza Italy
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- School of Agricultural; Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences; University of Basilicata; Potenza Italy
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Channon HA, D'Souza DN, Dunshea FR. Quantifying production, processing and post-slaughter effects on pork eating quality using random effects meta-regression. Transl Anim Sci 2017; 1:412-425. [PMID: 32704665 PMCID: PMC7204977 DOI: 10.2527/tas2017.0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Random effects meta-regression techniques, analyzed using a restricted maximum likelihood (REML) approach, was used to determine the influence of various factors that may be experienced or imposed on pigs, carcases and pork on pork eating quality attributes and shear force of the M. longissimus dorsi (loin). This was done to inform the development of a pathway based eating quality system for pork. Estimated means of explanatory variables were obtained for those pathway factors where sufficient published studies met the criteria for inclusion in the analysis. Due to a lack of data for interactions between factors investigated, only single factors were included as fixed terms in the REML models. This analysis identified that moisture infusion (P < 0.001), ageing for more than 2 d post-slaughter (P = 0.006) and tenderstretching (P = 0.006) each resulted in significant improvements in tenderness. Cooking loins to an endpoint temperature of ≥ 80°C negatively impacted both tenderness (P = 0.022) and juiciness (P < 0.001) scores compared with 70 to 74°C. It was not possible to develop algorithms to reliably estimate the effects of multiple factors on pork eating quality attributes to a cuts-based level due to limited studies reporting data for treatment interactions.
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- H A Channon
- Australian Pork Limited, P.O. Box 4746, Kingston ACT 2604 Australia.,Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010 Australia
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- SunPork Solutions, PO Box 5950, Manly QLD 4179 Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010 Australia
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Nannoni E, Liuzzo G, Serraino A, Giacometti F, Martelli G, Sardi L, Vitali M, Romagnoli L, Moscardini E, Ostanello F. Evaluation of pre-slaughter losses of Italian heavy pigs. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/an15893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A retrospective observational study evaluated the risk factors for pre-slaughter losses (i.e. animal deaths occurring during transport and lairage) and their economic impact in Italian heavy pigs (~160 kg bodyweight). Of the 3 344 730 pigs transported, 1780 (0.053%) died before slaughter, with most losses occurring during transport (56.6%). The estimated economic impact was of 424 000 €. The percentage of batches with at least one animal lost pre-slaughter increased during summer (P < 0.001). The proportion of pre-slaughter losses was higher when journey lasted more than 90 min (P < 0.001) and was positively correlated with transport duration (P < 0.01). Losses were higher (P < 0.01) in batches transported at low stocking densities (i.e. when heavier pigs were transported). Batches with lower slaughtering order (i.e. longer lairage time) had higher proportions of losses (P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that the odds of a given batch to have at least one animal lost pre-slaughter were 1.32 times higher for batches slaughtered in summer, 1.54 times higher if journey durations exceeded 90 min, 1.25 times higher for batches with low slaughtering order, and not significantly influenced by stocking density during transport.
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Channon HA, D'Souza DN, Dunshea FR. Guaranteeing consistently high quality Australian pork: are we any closer? ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/an17266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Considerable investment has been made by the Australian pork industry over several decades, to address key factors that affect pork quality, so as to improve consumer acceptability of pork and pork products. These outcomes have been utilised to inform on-farm quality assurance programs, develop effective solutions to negate boar taint issues associated with the production of entire males, drive continuous improvement in animal management and encourage new technologies to be implemented in both the production and processing sectors of the Australian pork supply chain. Australian Pork Limited’s Strategic Plan 2015–20 is focused on maintaining profitable and sustainable growth in existing markets and developing strong foundations to support new opportunities, both in Australia and internationally. Guaranteeing that pork available for purchase is always consistently high in eating quality will support ongoing consumer demand for pork through increased consumption frequency. However, achieving this on an everyday basis presents industry with significant challenges due to the many complex interactions among the production, processing and post-slaughter factors experienced by pigs, carcasses and pork that can influence final product quality, either singularly or in combination. The present paper describes recent quantitative studies to determine the size and effect of pathway parameters on eating quality attributes of fresh pork and knowledge gaps identified. Outcomes of consumer sensory studies to inform the development of a non-prescriptive cuts-based eating quality system for pork and commercially validate particular pathway interventions are detailed. Through the implementation of validated pathway interventions to optimise pork eating quality, the overall industry objective is to reduce eating quality fail rates of different pork cuts to less than 10%.
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Channon H, Hamilton A, D'Souza D, Dunshea F. Estimating the impact of various pathway parameters on tenderness, flavour and juiciness of pork using Monte Carlo simulation methods. Meat Sci 2016; 116:58-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Revised: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kim TW, Kim CW, Yang MR, No GR, Kim SW, Kim IS. Pork Quality Traits According to Postmortem pH and Temperature in Berkshire. Korean J Food Sci Anim Resour 2016; 36:29-36. [PMID: 27499661 PMCID: PMC4973946 DOI: 10.5851/kosfa.2016.36.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2015] [Revised: 11/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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This study was performed to investigate the role of pH and temperature postmortem, and to demonstrate the importance of these factors in determining meat quality. Postmortem pH 45min (pH at 45 min postmortem or initial pH) via analysis of Pearson's correlation showed high positive correlation with pH change pH c24 (pH change from pH 45min to pH 24h postmortem). However, postmortem pH after 24 h (pH 24h or ultimate pH) had a high negative correlation with pH change, pH c24 , CIE L*, and protein content. Initial temperature postmortem (T 1h ) was positively associated with a change in temperature from 45 min to 24 h postmortem (T c24 ) and cooking loss, but negatively correlated with water holding capacity. Temperature at 24 h postmortem (T 24h ) was negatively associated with T c24 . Collectively, these results indicate that higher initial pH was associated with higher pH c24 , T 1h , and T c24 . However, higher initial pH was associated with a reduction in carcass weight, backfat thickness, CIE a* and b*, water holding capacity, collagen and fat content, drip loss, and cooking loss as well as decreased shear force. In contrast, CIE a* and b*, drip loss, cooking loss, and shear force in higher ultimate pH was showed by a similar pattern to higher initial pH, whereas pH c24 , carcass weight, backfat thickness, water holding capacity, fat content, moisture content, protein content, T 1h , T 24h , and T c24 were exhibited by completely differential patterns (p<0.05). Therefore, we suggest that initial pH, ultimate pH, and temperatures postmortem are important factors in determining the meat quality of pork.
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- Tae Wan Kim
- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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- Swine Science and Technology Center, Gyeongnam National University of Science & Technology, Jinju 52725, Korea
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Yang P, Hao Y, Feng J, Lin H, Feng Y, Wu X, Yang X, Gu X. The Expression of Carnosine and Its Effect on the Antioxidant Capacity of Longissimus dorsi Muscle in Finishing Pigs Exposed to Constant Heat Stress. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2014; 27:1763-72. [PMID: 25358371 PMCID: PMC4213689 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2014.14063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Revised: 04/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The objective of this study was to assess the effects of constant high ambient temperatures on meat quality, antioxidant capacity, and carnosine expression in longissimus dorsi muscle of finishing pigs. Castrated 24 male DLY (crossbreeds between Landrace×Yorkshire sows and Duroc boars) pigs were allocated to one of three treatments: constant ambient temperature at 22°C and ad libitum feeding (CON, n = 8); constant high ambient temperature at 30°C and ad libitum feeding (H30, n = 8); and constant ambient temperature at 22°C and pair-fed with H30 (PF, n = 8). Meat quality, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, antioxidant capacity, carnosine content, and carnosine synthetase (CARNS1) mRNA expression in longissimus dorsi muscle were measured after three weeks. The results revealed that H30 had lower pH24 h, redness at 45 min, and yellowness at 24 h post-mortem (p<0.05), and higher drip loss at 48 h and lightness at 24 h post-mortem (p<0.01). Constant heat stress disrupted the pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance in longissimus dorsi muscle with higher MDA content (p<0.01) and lower antioxidant capacity (p<0.01). Carnosine content and CARNS1 mRNA expression in longissimus dorsi muscle of H30 pigs were significantly decreased (p<0.01) after three weeks at 30°C. In conclusion, constant high ambient temperatures affect meat quality and antioxidant capacity negatively, and the reduction of muscle carnosine content is one of the probable reasons.
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- Peige Yang
- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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Ahsan M, Hasan B, Algotsson M, Sarenbo S. Handling and welfare of bovine livestock at local abattoirs in Bangladesh. J APPL ANIM WELF SCI 2014; 17:340-53. [PMID: 24766081 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2014.905782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) allows rope casting and the tying of legs for nonhuman animal slaughter without stunning. The handling and welfare of bovine livestock (Bos indicus and Bubalus bubalis) were studied in 8 local abattoirs in 5 districts of Bangladesh. A total of 302 animals were evaluated. At the local abattoirs, approximately 1/3 of the cattle and water buffalo were either emaciated or injured/sick. The size and vigor of the animals determined the casting method. Small and weak animals were cast on concrete floors by lifting a foreleg followed by pushing, or simply by twisting the head of the animal and then binding the legs with rope. Vigorous animals such as buffalo were cast using ropes and human force. Bleeding was slow and flaying was sometimes initiated before the animals were unconscious. Pulling and tearing of the trachea and pouring of water into the exposed trachea shortly after cutting were also observed in some cases. The overall animal handling was unnecessarily rough and the OIE standards were not implemented. Animals are subjected to considerable mistreatment, and there is an urgent need for the training and education of the staff in abattoirs concerning humane slaughtering practices as well as a need to build modern slaughtering plants in Bangladesh.
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- Murshidul Ahsan
- a Department of Microbiology and Hygiene , Bangladesh Agricultural University , Mymensingh , Bangladesh
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Exploring the unknowns involved in the transformation of muscle to meat. Meat Sci 2013; 95:837-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2013] [Revised: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 04/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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