Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat

Freezing storage is a common preservation method for industrialized duck meat. However, both the frozen storage and thawing processes of meat can affect meat quality. Therefore, appropriate thawing methods are crucial for maintaining good meat quality. In this study, a pulsed electric field (PEF) wa...

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Main Authors: Yanyang Wu, Yan Xu, Qingwu Shen, Tingxia Xu, Zhuoqi Dong, Aihua Lou
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description Freezing storage is a common preservation method for industrialized duck meat. However, both the frozen storage and thawing processes of meat can affect meat quality. Therefore, appropriate thawing methods are crucial for maintaining good meat quality. In this study, a pulsed electric field (PEF) was used for thawing zhijiang duck meat and the freshed duck meats were used as control. Optimization of the PEF-assisted thawing process and its effect on the quality of zhijiang duck meat were analyzed. Our data showed that the shear force in the 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing group was the lowest in PEF-assisted thawing groups. The color of zhijiang duck meat in the 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing group was optimal. The 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing could improve the texture characteristics of zhijiang duck meat and enhance water holding capacity of zhijiang duck meat. PEF-assisted thawing could better maintain the microstructure of zhijiang duck meat. Our data showed that if the intensity or duration of PEF treatment is too high, the quality of duck meat will actually decrease. Therefore, appropriate parameters should be selected in practical applications, which will provide a reference for the application of PEF-assisted thawing on the market.
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spelling doaj-art-cba335a66c9b44e98757eac02c2a53b42024-12-13T11:01:18ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752024-12-0124101812Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meatYanyang Wu0Yan Xu1Qingwu Shen2Tingxia Xu3Zhuoqi Dong4Aihua Lou5Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.; Horticulture and Landscape College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.; State Key Laboratory of Subhealth Intervention Technology, Changsha 410128, China.Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.Key Laboratory for Food Science and Biotechnology of Hunan Province, College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.; Corresponding author.Freezing storage is a common preservation method for industrialized duck meat. However, both the frozen storage and thawing processes of meat can affect meat quality. Therefore, appropriate thawing methods are crucial for maintaining good meat quality. In this study, a pulsed electric field (PEF) was used for thawing zhijiang duck meat and the freshed duck meats were used as control. Optimization of the PEF-assisted thawing process and its effect on the quality of zhijiang duck meat were analyzed. Our data showed that the shear force in the 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing group was the lowest in PEF-assisted thawing groups. The color of zhijiang duck meat in the 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing group was optimal. The 2 kV/cm PEF-assisted thawing could improve the texture characteristics of zhijiang duck meat and enhance water holding capacity of zhijiang duck meat. PEF-assisted thawing could better maintain the microstructure of zhijiang duck meat. Our data showed that if the intensity or duration of PEF treatment is too high, the quality of duck meat will actually decrease. Therefore, appropriate parameters should be selected in practical applications, which will provide a reference for the application of PEF-assisted thawing on the market.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524007004Pulsed electric fieldsFreezing storageZhijiang duckMelting of ice crystalsThe loss of immobilized water
spellingShingle Yanyang Wu
Yan Xu
Qingwu Shen
Tingxia Xu
Zhuoqi Dong
Aihua Lou
Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
Food Chemistry: X
Pulsed electric fields
Freezing storage
Zhijiang duck
Melting of ice crystals
The loss of immobilized water
title Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
title_full Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
title_fullStr Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
title_short Optimization of pulsed electric fields-assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of Zhijiang duck meat
title_sort optimization of pulsed electric fields assisted thawing process conditions and its effect on the quality of zhijiang duck meat
topic Pulsed electric fields
Freezing storage
Zhijiang duck
Melting of ice crystals
The loss of immobilized water
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524007004
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