Evaluation of quality factors of bovine and chicken meat marinated with reduced sodium content
AUTOR(ES)
Carvalho, Camila Barbosa, Madrona, Grasiele Scaramal, Corradine, Silvana da Silva, Reche, Péricles Martim, Pozza, Magali Soares dos Santos, Prado, Ivanor Nunes do
FONTE
Food Sci. Technol
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2013-12
RESUMO
In many industrialized countries, including Brazil, sodium intake exceeds the nutritional recommendations. Excessive consumption is associated with hypertension and premature death by cardiovascular diseases. The industry's challenge is to produce products with reduced sodium that are similar to regular products in texture and flavor and consistent with consumers' dietary habits. The present study aimed at substituting 25 and 50% NaCl for KCl in marinated beef and chicken meat with the addition of aromatic herbs and spices. The following microbiological analyses were carried out: macronutrient, chemical composition, and sensorial analysis. The meats showed a reduction in NaCl contents without any changes in their physical and chemical characteristics, and the products´ quality and microbiological safety were maintained. Beef and chicken tenderness was maintained for both treatments. Furthermore, the use of 50% KCl did not cause any changes in the products' sensory quality, and the overall acceptance of both types of meat was maintained. Results showed that a reduction by 50% in the NaCl contents of marinated meat products with a combination of herbs and spices is possible. Future applications in other meat products and sausages are highly promising.
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