Chitosan Coating with Rosemary Extract Increases Shelf Life and Reduces Water Losses from Beef

Autor: Allison F. de Lima, Ricardo H. de L. Leite, Marília W. F. Pereira, Maria R. L. Silva, Thiago L. A. C. de Araújo, Dorgival M. de Lima Júnior, Marina de N. B. Gomes, Patrícia de O. Lima
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Foods, Vol 13, Iss 9, p 1353 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods13091353
Popis: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of films based on chitosan and rosemary extract on the physicochemical, microbiological, and oxidative characteristics of beef. Refrigerated steaks of Longissimus dorsi were distributed in a factorial arrangement (4 × 4) into four treatments consisting of four edible films (control; chitosan; chitosan + 4% rosemary extract; and chitosan + 8% rosemary extract) and four days of aging (0, 2, 4, and 8 days). Incorporating 4% or 8% rosemary extract into the chitosan film improved the characteristics of the films in terms of moisture absorption and elasticity. The edible coatings with chitosan and rosemary extract and the different days of aging increased the tenderness and decreased the lipid oxidation of beef. In addition, the chitosan films containing rosemary extract increased the water-holding capacity and decreased the cooking losses of beef. The films containing 4% and 8% rosemary extract decreased the development of mesophilic and psychrotrophic bacteria and Staphylococcus ssp. in beef. We recommend incorporating 4% rosemary extract into chitosan-based coatings to preserve the quality of refrigerated beef.
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