ISSN:
1745-4557
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The effects of several modified atmospheres (100% O2, 100% N2, 100% CO2+ O2 scavenger, and 25% CO2 9% N2 66% O2) and vacuum on the color stability of turkey were studied. Microbiological examinations were performed at days 0, 7, 14 and 21. pH and pigment content measurements were performed at days l and 2, respectively. Color coordinates were determined at intervals of 2, 5, 7, 11, 14 and 21 days storage in the CIELAB system (1976). Meat kept under vacuum and 100% CO2+ O2 scavenger treatment showed the highest a* values color stability (p 〈 0.05) and the lowest rate of myoglobin oxidation (p 〈 0.05). The level of microbiological contamination of turkey breast meat stored with 100% CO2+ O2 scavenger was the lowest. Conditioning breast turkey meat with 100% CO2+ O2 scavenger or under vacuum would improve the color stability during storage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.1994.tb00142.x
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