Effect of packaging on film paper or in vacuum on characteristics before and after aging of meat from bulls finished in feedlot

Authors

  • Ivanor Prado Universidade Estadual de Maringá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v14n5a580.1-11

Keywords:

Antioxidants, meat cattle, packaging, Longissimus, lipids oxidation

Abstract

This work was conducted to evaluate the influence of the packaging method (in a tray wrapped in film paper or vacuum) on pH, color, texture, lipid oxidation, and antioxidant activity of beef before aging (day 1) and aging for 3, 7 and 14 days. The samples of meat were obtained from 36 animals finished in feedlot for 84 days. After collection, Longissimus dorsi was filleted in 2.5 cm samples packed in a tray wrapped in film or vacuum for 3, 7 and 14 days. Meats in vacuum packaging showed lower pH (P < 0.001). The aging time reduced (P < 0.001) pH value of the meat in both methodologies. Cooking losses were higher (P < 0.001) for vacuum-packed meats and were reduced with aging time. The L* values were not changed (P > 0.05) by the packaging, but were reduced by aging. The values of a* were not altered (P > 0.05) by the packaging, but were increased by aging. The texture and lipid oxidation were not altered (P > 0.05) by the packaging, but the texture was improved by aging, while the lipid oxidation increased. The packaging and aging days had no effect (P > 0.05) on antioxidant activity of the meat as measured by three methodologies (ABTS, DPPH and FRAP).

Published

2020-06-26

Issue

Section

Ciência e tecnologia de alimentos

How to Cite

Effect of packaging on film paper or in vacuum on characteristics before and after aging of meat from bulls finished in feedlot. (2020). Pubvet, 14(05). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v14n5a580.1-11