Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Processed Sulfur on Meat Quality and Oxidative Stability in Longissimus dorsi of Pigs

Antioxidative and Sensory Properties of Allium hookeri Fermented by Leuconostoc mesenteroides in Pork Patties

This study was performed to investigate the antioxidative and sensory properties of Allium hookeri fermented by Leuconostoc mesenteroides in pork patties. The patties were divided into three groups: CON, with no Allium hookeri powder; AH, containing 1% Allium hookeri powder; and FAH, containing 1% fermented Allium hookeri powder. Allium hookeri fermented by L. mesenteroides significantly increased the radical scavenging activities of 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) compared to that in normal Allium hookeri (p<0.05). The cooking loss and expressible drip for FAH were significantly lower than the corresponding values of other groups (p<0.05). The pH and 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances value of the FAH were significantly lower than that of CON on the day 3 and 7 (p<0.05). In the texture analysis (TPA), FAH showed significantly decreased hardness and chewiness grades compared to the CON and AH (p<0.05). FAH had significantly higher color, flavor, tenderness, juiciness, and overall acceptability scores than the CON and AH (p<0.05). This study suggests that the adding fermented Allium hookeri effectively improved the quality characteristic of the food.

Effect of dietary processed sulfur supplementation on water-soluble flavor precursors, free amino acids, and taste characteristics of pork during refrigerated storage

BACKGROUND

A total of 60 three-way crossbred (Landrace, Duroc, and Yorkshire) pigs were divided into two groups (processed sulfur-fed pigs (SFPs) and nonprocessed sulfur-fed pigs, (NSFPs)) and used to determine the effect of supplementation with 3 g kg^-1 processed sulfur on water-soluble precursors, free amino acids, and taste of meat using an electronic tongue, during refrigerated storage.

RESULTS

Glycogen and glucose levels of SFP were significantly higher than in NSFPs. Glycogen levels decreased and glucose levels increased during storage (P < 0.001). The pH and moisture content of SFPs were higher than in NSFPs. Inosine of SFPs was higher than in NSFPs (P < 0.05). Hence, umami and richness tastes of SFPs were higher than in NSFPs and increased during storage. The total free amino acid content of both groups was not different, although it increased during storage (P < 0.001). The umami taste of water-soluble precursors was improved in meat derived from SFPs during refrigeration.

CONCLUSION

The storage time and dietary supplementation with processed sulfur increased the taste components of meat. Application of an electronic tongue system can be used to distinguish the taste characteristics of different types of pork, based on differential supplementation and aging. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Physicochemical and sensory properties of dry-cured ham with dietary processed-sulfur supplementation

The aim of the present study was to explore the changes in physicochemical and sensory properties of dry-cured ham (from pigs that received a dietary supplement of processed sulfur, PS), as a function of the level of dietary PS. The following three groups were tested: (1) commercial basal feed (control, CON); (2) 0.1% of PS in the control diet (T1); and (3) 0.3% of PS in the control diet (T2). Dry-cured ham from T2 pigs had a higher moisture content and lower fat concentration than did that from the control pigs. Dry-cured ham T1 and T2 samples showed excellent lipid oxidation stability during storage and showed positive aroma scores in comparison with CON samples. Nonetheless, the total microbial plate count of dry-cured ham T1 (or T2) samples was significantly lower than that of CON samples, and volatile basic nitrogen of T1 (or T2) samples was higher than that of CON samples (P < 0.05). Concentrations of total free amino acids and sulfur-containing amino acids of ham T1 or T2 samples were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than those of control samples. Concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids of ham T1 and T2 samples were significantly higher than that of CON samples, whereas concentration of saturated fatty acids of CON samples was significantly higher. Thus, dry-cured ham from pigs receiving 0.3% PS in the diet showed the lowest fat concentration, increased nutrient quality and extended shelf life.

Effect of Dietary Processed Sulfur on the Meat Quality in Pork under Aging

The present study was performed to determine the effect of dietary supplementation with processed sulfur on the quality and stability of vacuum packaged pork during aging time. All groups were designated into two groups; NP, a group fed basal diet and SP, a group fed basal diet and processed sulfur, 3 g/kg feed. Following vacuum packaging, Longissimus dorsi muscles were vacuum-packaged and stored under refrigerated condition (1-2℃) for 21 d. Weight loss of the SP group was lower (p<0.05) than that of the NP group. Interaction effect of shear force and cooking loss was observed (p<0.05). Redness values of the SP group at 14 and 21 d after storage were higher than those of the NP group (p<0.05). Lipid oxidation and volatile basic nitrogen (VBN) levels in the SP group were retarded (p<0.05) compared to that of the NP group during storage. Aspartic and glutamic acid in SP were higher than in NP (p<0.1). There was no significant (p>0.05) difference in TPC between the both groups during storage. Therefore, vacuum packaged pork from pigs fed processed sulfur had better aging yield and storage stability than pork from pigs fed basal diet.

Effects of Whey Powder Supplementation on Dry-Aged Meat Quality

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation with whey powder (WP, 1g/kg feed) from weaning to slaughter (150 d) on dry-aged loin quality of pigs. Fifty-eight pigs were randomly divided into two dietary treatment groups (seven replications of four pigs per treatments). Basal diet with 0.1% whey powder was supplied to the WP group. Basal diet was used for the control group (CON). Diet whey protein did not appear to influence the moisture or protein contents. However, ash and fat contents were significantly (p<0.05) decreased in the WP group compared to the control group. Drip loss was significantly (p<0.05) lower in the WP group than that of the control group. Increasing redness with decreasing lightness was found in the inner loin of the WP group. Calcium and iron contents in the WP group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Protein degradation was higher in the WP group than that in the control group (p<0.05), whereas shear force was lower in the WP group than that in the control group (p<0.05). In conclusion, the basal diet supplemented with 0.1% whey powder influence negatively the lipid oxidation of meat whereas the texture property and mineral composition of meat from whey powder fed pigs are developed.

Effect of Dietary Processed Sulfur Supplementation on Texture Quality, Color and Mineral Status of Dry-cured Ham

This study was performed to investigate the chemical composition, mineral status, oxidative stability, and texture attributes of dry-cured ham from pigs fed processed sulfur (S, 1 g/kg feed), and from those fed a basal diet (CON), during the period from weaning to slaughter (174 d). Total collagen content and soluble collagen of the S group was significantly higher than that of the control group (p<0.05). The pH of the S group was significantly higher than that of the control group, whereas the S group had a lower expressible drip compared to the control group. The S group also showed the lower lightness compared to the control group (p<0.05). In regard to the mineral status, the S group had significantly lower Fe(2+) and Ca(2+) content than the control group (p<0.05), whereas the proteolysis index of the S group was significantly increased compared to the control group (p<0.05). The feeding of processed sulfur to pigs led to increased oxidative stability, related to lipids and pigments, in the dry-cured ham (p<0.05). Compared to the dry-cured ham from the control group, that from the S group exhibited lower springiness and gumminess; these results suggest that feeding processed sulfur to pigs can improve the quality of the texture and enhance the oxidative stability of dry-cured ham.

Enhancement of physicochemical, microbiological and sensory properties of dry-cured loin by using processed sulfur-fed pigs

The present study showed that processed sulfur supplementation and processing condition affected changes in physicochemical, microbial and sensory properties of dry-cured loin. The pigs were divided into two groups at the fattening phase: non-sulfur-fed pigs (NSFP) and 0.3% processed sulfur-fed pigs (SFP) in fattening phase. The crude fat content of SFP was lower than that of NSFP in raw meat and dry-cured loin. Lipid and pigment oxidation were suppressed in SFP compared with NSFP during whole process. Lightness of SFP was significantly higher than that of NSFP during storage. SFP showed higher colour stability than did NSFP during storage. Moreover, microbial spoilage of dry-cured loin was greatly prevented in SFP compared with NSFP. Free amino acids related to taste in SFP were significantly higher than those in NSFP. Polyunsaturated fatty acid of dry-cured loin from SFP group was higher than that of NSFP, while saturated fatty acid of NSFP was significantly higher than that of SFP. SFP had higher preference and flavour scores than did NSFP in a sensory test. Feeding processed sulfur improved the meat-quality characteristics and extended the shelf-life of meat products.