scholarly journals Effect of the addition of starter cultures to ground meat for hamburger preparation

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Grispoldi ◽  
Musafiri Karama ◽  
Paola Sechi ◽  
Maria Francesca Iulieto ◽  
Beniamino T. Cenci-Goga
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Ground Meat ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Colorimetric Measurements ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Cielab System ◽  
Potential Tool ◽  
Microbiological Data

The aim of this work was to study the effect of a selected lactic acid bacteria formulation on the microbiological characteristics and colour of beef hamburgers stored at different temperatures. All hamburgers were evaluated on day-0, day-1, day-3, and day-5 for the following microbiological parameters (Staphylococcusspp., enterococci, Lactococcusspp., Lactobacillusspp., total mesophilic aerobes, Pseudomonasspp., total coliforms) according to standard methods and for colorimetric measurements performed with Colorimeter - Digital Color Picker for iOS 10, under a 6500K light, with the CIELab system. All data (geometric mean for microbiological data) were elaborated with GraphPad InStat, 3.0b and GraphPad Prism 6.0d for Mac OS X. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Tukey's multiple comparisons test was performed. The analysis of the colour proved that the addition of LAB does not affect the natural colour of ground meat, avoiding the risk of hiding the spoilage or fastening it. The addition of the starter has preserved the colour stability throughout the preservation period, with the same behaviour both in the hamburgers stored at 4 °C and in those at 10 °C after thermal abuse or not. In conclusion, the application of the proposed LAB formulation maintains hamburgers quality standards and can be a potential tool to increase their shelf-life.

scholarly journals Effect of taxifolin on physicochemical and microbiological parameters of dry-cured pork sausage 

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 366-373
Author(s):  
Anita Rokaityte ◽  
Gintare Zaborskiene ◽  
Sonata Gunstiene ◽  
Raimondas Raudonis ◽  
Valdimaras Janulis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Lipid Oxidation ◽  
Biogenic Amines ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Pork Sausage ◽  
Fa Composition ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Leuconostoc Carnosum

The effect of taxifolin (TXF) with starter cultures (SC), such as Leuconostoc carnosum, or a mixture of  strains Pediococcus pentosaceus and Staphylococcus xylosus, on the TXF stability was evaluated. UPLC analysis demonstrated that after 181 days of storage total TXF content was the highest in samples with TXF and L. carnosum (60%), compared to the 1st day of storage. The sausages with TXF and the mixture of P. pentosaceus and S. xylosus (56%) followed next. The samples treated only with TXF retained 40% of TXF, compared to the 1st day of storage. TXF had no significant effect on the growth of lactic acid bacteria. The accumulation of biogenic amines (BA), including histamine and putrescine, was more effectively reduced in sausages inoculated with the TXF plus P. pentosaceus and S. xylosus mixture. Using this mixture, the rate of lipolysis and processes of lipid oxidation were effectively slowed down. Fatty acid (FA) composition was stable in all cases.

scholarly journals DEHYDRATION AND SPRAYING OF BURITI PULP (Mauritia flexuosa L.): SHELF-LIFE EVALUATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
JAIME PAIVA LOPES AGUIAR ◽  
FRANCISCA DAS CHAGAS DO AMARAL SOUZA
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
Mauritia Flexuosa ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Microbiological Stability ◽  
Storage Temperatures ◽  
Granule Diameter

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to process buriti fruits by dehydration and spraying and to evaluate their shelf-life in polyethylene plastic packaging at different storage temperatures. The edible part of the fruit was dehydrated, crushed and sieved for granule diameter standardization, packaged in polyethylene plastic packaging and stored at different temperatures 24°C (Ambient), 4°C (Cooling) and -12°C (Freezer). Fresh and dehydrated fruits were analyzed for moisture, pH, acidity, total and reducing sugars, proteins, lipids, ashes, carbohydrates, energy, ß-carotene and retinol equivalent. Dehydrated and sprayed buriti was analyzed every 30 days for 150 days of storage for peroxide, acid and iodine indexes and also for microbiological parameters. The constituents that stood out both in fresh and dehydrated and sprayed fruits were: lipids, carbohydrates and consequently, energy and ß-carotene. In relation to shelf-life, all treatments presented good chemical and microbiological stability during the 150 days of storage period. It was concluded that dehydrated and sprayed buriti remained with good chemical and microbiological stability for at least 150 days of storage at temperatures of 4°C and -12°C. It is suggested that this product can be used as an ingredient in formulated foods aimed at supplementation of pro-vitamin A.

3. Physical Proof that the Geometric Mean of any Number of Quantities is less than the Arithmetic Mean

1869 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 309-309
Author(s):  
Tait
Keyword(s):  
Specific Heat ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Arithmetic Mean ◽  
Absolute Zero ◽  
Present Problem ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
The Masses

If a number of equal masses of the same material be given, at different temperatures, and enclosed in an envelope impervious to heat, they will finally assume a common temperature; which is the arithmetic mean of the initial temperatures, if the material be one whose specific heat does not vary with temperature.But they may be brought to a common temperature by means of reversible thermodynamic engines employed to obtain the utmost amount of work from the initial unequal distribution. This question was first investigated by Thomson (Phil. Mag. 1853, “On the Restoration of Energy from an unequally heated Space”), and the application of his method to the present problem shows that the final common temperature of the masses, when as much work as possible has been obtained from them, is the geometric mean of the initial temperatures; but this investigation introduces the condition that the temperatures must be measured from the absolute zero.

scholarly journals Maiorchino cheese: physicochemical, hygienic and safety characteristics

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Conte ◽  
Andrea Ravidà ◽  
Alessandro Mandanici ◽  
Vincenzo Ferrantelli ◽  
Michele Chetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Total Solids ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Solids Concentration ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Traditional Cheese ◽  
Natural Microflora ◽  
Ewe's Milk ◽  
Reducing Bacteria ◽  
Lactic Bacteria

This study assessed the physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of traditional <em>Maiorchino</em> cheese (Italy) made from raw ewe’s milk or from a mixture with goat’s milk. Cheese samples from the same batch were analyzed after 20 days and 6, 8, 12, 17 and 24 months of ripening. A decrease in moisture level lead to progressive total solids concentration (fat, total nitrogen, total solids and chloride) during ripening. Aw values decreased from 0.97 (day 20) to 0.85 (month 24), while pH increased from 4.99 to 5.41 (6 months) followed a by reduction until 4.85 (month 24). In samples analysed 20 days after cheesemaking, aerobic mesophilic count was 1.8•107 CFU/g, Enterobacteriaceae were 2.7•106 CFU/g, <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp. were 1.8•104 CFU/g, and yeasts 4.5•105 CFU/g. Sulphite reducing bacteria were not found. Lactic bacteria count at 30°C (LAB30) and 42°C (LAB42) was about 108 CFU/g (day 20); LAB30 reduced until month 8; LAB 42 reduced until month 12; both were not detectable at months 17 and 24. Cheese-making process does not consider commercial starter cultures and LAB group is heterogeneous because of its natural microflora. Yeasts were considered as typical microflora of <em>Maiorchino</em>. Volatile compounds were examined at 6, 12 and 24 months of ripening; 54 components were identified. Statistical analysis showed that the seasoning period of 12 months was the best for <em>Maiorchino</em> flavour attributes. The characterisation of <em>Maiorchino</em> traditional cheese may be considered as significant for this old traditional product, with the aim of obtaining the PDO certification.

scholarly journals Effect of selected starter cultures on physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics and biogenic amine content in PGI Ciauscolo salami.

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ranucci ◽  
Anna Rita Loschi ◽  
Dino Miraglia ◽  
Roberta Stocchi ◽  
Raffaella Branciari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biogenic Amine ◽  
Starter Culture ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Geographical Indications ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Amine Content ◽  
Microbiological Analyses

The aim of the study was to evaluate the biogenic amine (BA) content of <em>Ciauscolo</em> salami made with and without the use of a selected started culture. Two batches of salami were made following the guidelines of the Protected Geographical Indications: with and without adding a commercial starter culture made of <em>Lactobacillus plantarum</em> and <em>Staphylococcus xylosus</em>. Six samples of salami per batch were collected at different ripening times (0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days) for physical, chemical and microbiological analyses and for the determination of BA content. No differences were recorded for physical, chemical and microbiological analyses except for <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp. count at the time of casing (T0) and Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen from 30 days (T2) to the end of the ripening time (60 days, T4). After 60 days of ripening, the use of selected starter culture significantly affected the amount of putrescine (195.15 <em>vs</em> 164.43 mg/100 g in salami without and with starters, respectively), cadaverine (96.95 <em>vs</em> 104.40 mg/100 g in salami without and with starters, respectively), histamine (81.94 vs 69.89 mg/100 g in salami without and with starters, respectively) and spermine (36.88 <em>vs</em> 33.57 mg/100 g in salami without and with starters, respectively). Despite significantly higher values of TVBN, the use of selected starter culture determined no significant effects on the BA content of the products.

scholarly journals Preparation, physicochemical and microbiological evaluations of italian type salami fermented with kefir

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. e208101623581
Author(s):  
João Victor Manzoni de Oliveira ◽  
Stephanie Harue Massaki ◽  
Willian Caixeta Gutierres ◽  
Franciele Itati Kreutz ◽  
João Pedro Grespan Estodutto da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Meat Product ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Symbiotic Association ◽  
Industrial Fermentation ◽  
Physicochemical Composition ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Bacteria Culture

Industrialized meat product, known as salami, is composed of some types of meat, such as pork, beef or pork and beef together, added ingredients and bacon. This research aimed to elaborate Italian salami using the fermentation process with standard starter bacteria, such as control, water and milk kefir, and evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of the final product. The use of kefir grains aimed to analyze the possibility for their use in the production of salami as starter cultures from their symbiotic association of yeasts, acid-lactic bacteria, acetic bacteria and also their probiotic and antimicrobial action. The microbiological and physicochemical composition indicates that kefir is a product with probiotic characteristics, because it has in its composition living microorganisms capable of improving the intestinal microbial balance producing beneficial effects on the health of the individual who consumes it. At the end of the analyses, it was observed that the salami based on standard starter bacteria culture presented greater diversity of fungi, and the fungus Exophiala spp was present in the 3 types of salamis. The samples showed absence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella ssp, Shigella ssp and E.coli. There was little variation in the physical-chemical characteristics of the salamis evaluated.  It was concluded that kefir can replace industrial fermentation culture without affecting the microbiological and physicochemical pattern of salami.

scholarly journals Tolerance of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria to different processing conditions in vitro

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-129
Author(s):  
Mirjana Grujović ◽  
Katarina Mladenović ◽  
Ljiljana Čomić
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Dairy Processing ◽  
Nacl Concentration ◽  
Different Temperatures

In this paper, the effect of different temperatures, pH, and NaCl concentration on the growth of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditionally made Serbian cheese (Sokobanja area) was investigated by using the spectrophotometric method. Growth of tested Lactobacillus (Lb. fermentum, Lb. plantarum, and Lb. brevis) and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis five isolates were better in acidic pH, while the growth of Enterococcus isolates (E. durans, E. faecium, and E. faecalis) was better in basic pH, at 37 °C. At 4 °C after 24 h, none of the tested bacteria showed growth. Since the autochthonous isolates were tolerant to a tested range of dairy processing conditions, further studies need to include the characterization of enzymatic activity of selected isolates, as well as the ability to use these isolates like starter cultures or food supplements in dairy or non-dairy products.

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