Lohmann Dual: A dual-purpose chicken as an alternative to commercial broiler chicken? Aspects of meat quality, lipid oxidation, shear force and muscle structure

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Siekmann ◽  
S. Janisch ◽  
R. Wigger ◽  
J. Urban ◽  
J. Zentek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Muscle Structure ◽  
Commercial Broiler

scholarly journals Impacts of Various Dry-Aging Methods on Meat Quality and Palatability Attributes of Beef Loins from Cull Cow

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Setyabrata ◽  
S. Xue ◽  
T. Cramer ◽  
K. Vierck ◽  
J. F. Legako ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Microbial Growth ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Cull Cows ◽  
Trim Loss ◽  
Initial Color ◽  
Cull Cow

ObjectivesBeef from cull cows has been traditionally perceived as low-quality/value meat due to its inferior flavor and tenderness. Given the negative consumer perception of highly processed fresh meat, there is a need to develop a natural post-harvest aging system to improve eating quality attributes of beef products, particularly from cull cows. Dry aging has been practiced for decades as a traditional and natural butchery process, which is also known to improve palatability characteristics. Thus, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of different dry-aging methods on meat quality, microbiological properties and palatability attributes of loins from cull cow beef.Materials and MethodsPaired beef loins from 13 carcasses (Holstein, 30+ mo) were obtained at 5d postmortem, divided into 4 equal length sections and randomly assigned to four aging methods: wet-aging (WA), dry-aging (DA), dry-aging in water permeable bag (DWA) and UV-light dry-aging (UDA; 2 treatment/day, 5 J/s/treatment). Sections were aged for 28d at 2°C, 65% RH and 0.8 m/s air flow. After aging, dry-aged sections (DA, DWA and UDA) were trimmed of dehydrated surface, and trim loss and total saleable yield were recorded. The pH, proximate composition, shear force, water-holding capacity, initial color (instrumental and trained panelist), lipid oxidation (2-thiobabituric acid reactive substances, TBARS), microbial properties (aerobic plate count (APC), lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and yeast and mold (YM) counts) and trained sensory evaluation (11 panelists) were determined. Experimental design was a balanced complete block design. All data were analyzed using PROC MIXED procedure of SAS, and least squares means for all traits were separated (P < 0.05).ResultsDA and UDA had a substantial moisture loss during the aging process, accompanied with higher trim loss compared to other methods (P < 0.05). This resulted in DA having the lowest yield followed by UDA, DWA and WA with the highest saleable yield (P < 0.05). No significant differences were observed on cook loss, WBSF and TBARS between the treatments. DWA had the lowest pH out of all treatments (P < 0.05). UDA had the lowest moisture content and highest drip loss (P < 0.05). Color measurement showed that both DA and WA had significantly higher L* and lower b* values compared to UDA and DWA (P < 0.05). However, a* and lean surface color were not significantly different between the treatments (P > 0.05). For the trim, UDA had the lowest microbial growth among all treatments (P < 0.05). For the lean, UDA had the lowest count for LAB (P < 0.05), WA had the lowest in YM (P < 0.05) and no difference was found for APC between treatments (P > 0.05). Trained sensory panelist found that UDA and WA had higher fat and sour flavor (P < 0.05), and a trend (P = 0.07) of higher oxidized flavor when compared to DWA and DA.ConclusionThe results showed that dry-aging would result in no adverse impact on shear force, cooking loss, initial color and lipid oxidation of mature beef loins. Further, sour and oxidized flavor was lower in dry-aged beef, indicating its potential as value adding process. UV light application minimized microbial growth during dry-aging process, although more analyses are needed to understand its full impact on dry-aged meat quality. Further studies on determining the consumer acceptability as well as flavor-related compound analyses are currently under investigation.

scholarly journals Carcass Quality, Meat Quality and Sensory Properties of the Dual-Purpose Chicken Lohmann Dual

Foods ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Siekmann ◽  
Lisa Meier-Dinkel ◽  
Sabine Janisch ◽  
Brianne Altmann ◽  
Claudia Kaltwasser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Sensory Analysis ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Force Measurements ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Chicken Breed ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Market Sample ◽  
Feasible Alternative

Over 40 million day-old layer line cockerels are culled in Germany each year, due to economic reasons, leading to a recently instigated research focus on the potential of dual-purpose breeds as an alternative to conventional poultry husbandry, especially the practice of culling. This paper aims to explore and assess the dual-purpose chicken breed “Lohmann Dual” (LD) performance (n = 30) and sensory characteristics (n = 48). Carcass and meat quality traits are evaluated, and descriptive sensory analysis of breast muscles is conducted. To define the scope of characteristics, a market sample of “Ross” Line (n = 35) is adducted. LD carcasses are characterized by higher leg than breast yield; carcass, breast and leg weights are higher in Ross. LD meat has a lower pH, differs in color, has higher drip and thawing losses, but lower cooking loss. LD breast muscles are firmer as indicated by shear force measurements, which is confirmed through the sensory analysis. Appearance, odor and flavor differ between the lines. Overall, distinguishable differences are found between both breeds. Further research should focus on the marketing aspect of the dual-purpose line, as some characteristics could draw consumers to this product. Animal welfare and ethical concerns should further be considered when considering dual-purpose breeds as a feasible alternative to culling.

scholarly journals Edible Coating and Temperature Affect Meat Quality of Vacuum Packaged Lamb Meat

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. S. Cordeiro ◽  
L. A. Forato ◽  
R. Bernardes Filho ◽  
R. T. Nassu
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Lamb Meat ◽  
Tbars Values ◽  
And Control ◽  
Control Samples

ObjectivesPackaging affects meat quality and durability because it can modify the environment around the product, creating conditions that delay deterioration reactions. During refrigerated storage of fresh meat, physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory changes may occur. Thus, to meet consumer needs, such as quality, convenience, and longer shelf life, it is necessary to extend the meat shelf life. An alternative is the use of edible coatings, which can be applied as primary packaging. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of chitosan and zein coatings on the meat quality of vacuum-packaged lamb meat stored for 57 d in two different temperatures.Materials and MethodsLongissimus muscle (right and left sides) from male lambs with the same diet and genetic group obtained from five animals were cut onto 2.5cm thickness steaks, randomized equally and distributed into three treatments: control (no coating), coated with chitosan (1% w/v)/0.5% glycerol (w/v) solubilized in 1% lactic acid (v/v) and coated with zein (4% w/w)/0.5% pink pepper oil (w/w) solubilized in 70% ethanol. Samples were then vacuum packaged (permeability rate: 2000 cm3/m224 h), stored for 57 d at two different temperatures (1°C and 5°C) and evaluated every 14 d by the following analyses: pH, instrumental color, water holding capacity (WHC), shear force, and TBARS- lipid oxidation. Lamb meat coated with zein or chitosan were submitted to a difference from the control test (the sample without any coating). Data were analyzed by ANOVA, and when a significant difference was found, SNK and Dunnet tests were applied for the quality analyses and sensory difference, respectively. For color analysis, ΔE = [(ΔL*)2 + (Δa*)2 + (Δb*)2]1/2 was also calculated.ResultsCoating, temperature and time showed significant differences (p < 0.05) for some of the studied variables except for WHC. A triple interaction was also found for all variables. At 1°C, ΔE from chitosan samples showed low values (ΔE = 1.95), meaning that color differences would not be noticed by time up to 29 d, although at 57 d values were 12.68. At the same temperature, zein containing samples when compared between 1 and 57 d, ΔE values varied from 5.51 to 11.42 where color changes were noticeable. At the end of 57 d, chitosan coated samples showed lower values of L* (lighter) and a* (less red) compared to zein coated and control samples. Generally, shear force values showed lower values by times, although chitosan showed higher values at 5°C. pH values varied from 5.09 to 5.48, temperature and coating did not affect this parameter, only time. For TBARS values, the highest value (0.238 mg MDA kg–1 sample) was found in the chitosan sample at 57 d at 5°C. Samples containing zein, for both temperatures, showed lower TBARS values if compared with chitosan. In this study, chitosan had a negative effect to lipid oxidation and shear force with higher values if compared to the others. In the difference from control test, lamb meat coated with zein was considered different with an average value = 4, which means moderate/great difference, (p < 0.05) from chitosan and control samples.ConclusionZein was more effective for showing lower values of TBARS and for not affecting shear force if compared to chitosan and control samples and can be used as an alternative for edible coating.

Effect of an essential oils blend on meat characteristics of crossbred heifers finished on a high-grain diet in a feedlot

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Dayane Cristina Rivaroli ◽  
Maria del Mar Campo ◽  
Carlos Sañudo ◽  
Ana Guerrero ◽  
André Mendes Jorge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Sweet Orange ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Oil Blend ◽  
Water Holding

Context Natural additives have been studied to increase animal performance and the quality of meat as alternatives to the use of antibiotics. Aims The present work investigated the effects of an essential oil blend (oregano, rosemary, lemon, garlic, eucalyptus, thyme and sweet orange) incorporated into the diet of crossbred heifers on the meat quality. Methods Thirty 12-month-old half-sister crossbred heifers (1/2 Angus vs 1/2 Nellore) with an average weight of 219.8 ± 8.8 kg were allocated in individual pens for 3 months. Three diets were tested: E0.0 (without the essential oil blend); E3.5 (with 3.5 g of the essential oil blend/animal.day); E7.0 (7.0 g of the essential oil blend/animal.day). The fatty acid composition (chemical) and profile of the Longissimus muscle were evaluated. In addition, the effect of aging (1, 7 and 14 days in vacuum packs at 2°C) on the colour, cooking and thawing losses, texture, and lipid oxidation were determined. Key results The essential oil blend did not affect (P &gt; 0.05) the meat. It did not impact on the decrease in shear force, increased lipid oxidation or changes in colour with aging. Conclusions The chemical composition, water holding capacity, shear force, lipid oxidation, and fatty acid profile were not influenced by including the essential oil blend in the diet of heifers. Implications The use of low dosages of an essential oil blend could be applied in the diet of heifers, without affecting meat quality.

Carcass and meat quality of crossbreds of Thai indigenous chickens and Rhode Island Red layer chickens as compared with the purebreds and with broilers

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 454 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Kaewkot ◽  
J. Ruangsuriya ◽  
M. Kreuzer ◽  
S. Jaturasitha
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Commercial Broiler ◽  
Layer Chickens ◽  
Intramuscular Fat Content

Context In order to maintain the availability of meat from indigenous chicken types in remote Asian regions with their special meat quality, novel ways of increasing efficiency are needed. One way could consist of crossbreeding with layer type chickens that are genetically quite distant from indigenous breeds. Aim The three hypotheses tested were as follows: that the meat quality of indigenous chickens differs from that of broilers; that the meat quality of male layer chickens resembles that of indigenous chickens rather than that of broilers; and that crossbreds of indigenous chickens and layer types overall are superior to the respective purebreds. Methods We studied carcass and meat quality of crossbreds of Thai indigenous Pradu Hang Dam (PD) and Rhode Island Red (RR) layers, and compared them with the corresponding purebreds and a commercial broiler type (Ross) in a complete randomised design. Chickens were reared in 4 × 5 pens with 10 chickens each for 120 days (Ross: 45 days). Key results The crossbreds were superior to PD and RR in body and carcass weight, as well as breast meat percentage, but in Ross the latter was 1.7 times higher. The Ross meat was lighter, more yellow and less red and had a higher intramuscular fat content and drip loss and a lower thawing loss and shear force than that of the three other types. Nucleotide content was either similar in all chicken types or lower in Ross meat. Ross meat was more susceptible to lipid oxidation than that of the three other types although the Ross muscles lipids contained less polyunsaturated fatty acids. Conclusion Considering the better carcass yield and breast meat proportion, crossbreeding of indigenous chickens with a layer breed likely is be economically advantageous. Implications Overall, fattening of crossbreds turned out to be a valid alternative to improve fattening systems and to preserve the specific meat quality of indigenous chickens.

scholarly journals Frozen/thawed meat quality associated with muscle fiber characteristics of porcine longissimus thoracis et lumborum, psoas major, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus muscles

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huilin Cheng ◽  
Sumin Song ◽  
Gap-Don Kim
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Muscle Fiber ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Muscle Fibers ◽  
Frozen Storage ◽  
Meat Color ◽  
Pork Meat ◽  
Psoas Major ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractTo evaluate the relationship between muscle fiber characteristics and the quality of frozen/thawed pork meat, four different muscles, M. longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL), M. psoas major (PM), M. semimembranosus (SM), and M. semitendinosus (ST), were analyzed from twenty carcasses. Meat color values (lightness, redness, yellowness, chroma, and hue) changed due to freezing/thawing in LTL, which showed larger IIAX, IIX, and IIXB fibers than found in SM (P < 0.05). SM and ST showed a significant decrease in purge loss and an increase in shear force caused by freezing/thawing (P < 0.05). Compared with LTL, SM contains more type IIXB muscle fibers and ST had larger muscle fibers I and IIA (P < 0.05). PM was the most stable of all muscles, since only its yellowness and chroma were affected by freezing/thawing (P < 0.05). These results suggest that pork muscle fiber characteristics of individual cuts must be considered to avoid quality deterioration during frozen storage.

scholarly journals Factors associated with Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli during downtime in commercial broiler chicken barns in Ontario

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 101065
Author(s):  
Chelsea E. Course ◽  
Patrick Boerlin ◽  
Durda Slavic ◽  
Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt ◽  
Michele T. Guerin
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Commercial Broiler

Effect of feeding barley based diets on animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of crossbred beef cattle with and without Wagyu genetics

1997 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 655-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. Mir ◽  
D. R. C. Bailey ◽  
Z. Mir ◽  
S. D. M. Jones ◽  
T. Entz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Barley Grain ◽  
Crossbred Cattle ◽  
Target Weight ◽  
Meat Samples

Growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of European and British crossbred (EBC; no Wagyu genetics; 28 heifers and 30 steers) cattle were compared with crossbred cattle with 75% Wagyu genetics (WC; seven heifers and 14 steers) to determine the influence of Wagyu genetics on marbling grade of beef cattle fed barley-based diets in a factorial design experiment. Weaned calves (250 d average age) were fed, one of two diets (diet 1, 35% barley grain; diet 2, 40% hay cubes on DM basis, with barley silage, protein and vitamin/mineral premix) for 84 d and then fed diet 1 until they weighed 394 to 432 kg. All cattle were finished on an 80% (DM basis) rolled barley diet and slaughtered. Carcasses were graded and samples procured for meat quality and Warner–Bratzler shear force determination. Number of days on backgrounding diets to arrive at target weight (380 kg) was greater (P < 0.05) for the WC cattle, owing to relatively lower ADG, but days on the finishing diet were fewer for these cattle, compared with EBC cattle. Warm carcass yield (dressing percent) was greater (P < 0.05), but backfat depth was lower (P < 0.05) for WC cattle relative to that of EBC cattle, yet proportion of lean meat yield was similar. Eighty three percent of WC cattle carcasses had Canada AAA (small or more) marbling grade compared with 13% for EBC cattle carcasses. Mean shear force of meat samples from EBC and WC cattle was 4.2 and 3.8 kg, respectively. Results indicated that the extent of carcass marbling can be increased by incorporating Wagyu genetics but age at slaughter of WC cattle was 19 d greater than that of EBC cattle and carcass size was reduced. Key words: Average daily gain, carcass characteristics, European and British crossbred, feed to gain ratio, meat quality, Wagyu crossbred cattle

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