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Effect of natural pigments on the oxidative stability of sausages stored under refrigeration

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Author(s):
Mercadante, A. Z. [1] ; Capitani, C. D. [2] ; Decker, E. A. [3] ; Castro, I. A. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Food Engn, Dept Food Sci, BR-13081970 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Food & Expt Nutr, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Massachusetts, Dept Food Sci, Chenoweth Lab, Amherst, MA 01003 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: MEAT SCIENCE; v. 84, n. 4, p. 718-726, APR 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 29
Abstract

The objective was to use natural pigments to replace sodium erythorbate (NaEry), a synthetic compound used as an antioxidant in sausage formulations, and to evaluate the oxidative stability of the samples. Six assays were prepared in which sodium erythorbate (ERY) at 0.05 g/100 g was substituted by norbixin (NOR), lycopene (LYC), zeaxanthin (ZEA), beta-carotene (CAR) or dextrose (used as a control (CON)). Physical, chemical, color, texture and sensory parameters were measured on the first day and after 45 days of storage at 4 degrees C. All pigments used in the sausage formulations were able to maintain the oxidative stability of the sausages (MDA equivalents <038 mg/kg). Zeaxanthin and norbixin were the most efficient antioxidants of those tested. This antioxidant effect might be associated with the intermediate polarities of these two compounds, which would allow them to concentrate in the membrane lipids or emulsion interface, where lipid oxidation is most prevalent. Other volatile secondary products of oxidation besides MDA should be evaluated in further studies involving natural pigments and sensory oxidative stability. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 05/59552-6 - Integrated evaluation of the stability and functional properties of natural pigments of foods
Grantee:Adriana Zerlotti Mercadante
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants