Contributions of fat content and oxidation to the changes in physicochemical and sensory attributes of pork dumpling filler during frozen storage

J Agric Food Chem. 2014 Jul 9;62(27):6390-9. doi: 10.1021/jf5008083. Epub 2014 Jun 30.

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the contributions of fat addition levels and storage duration at -18 °C to the oxidation and physicochemical changes of frozen pork dumpling filler. With an increase in the fat addition, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and carbonyl production increased (P < 0.05), the transition temperatures (Tmax) shifted to lower temperatures, and the total enthalpy (ΔH) of protein denaturation reduced (P < 0.05). Dynamic rheological measurements revealed a compromised viscoelastic network in filler protein gels with increased fat levels and storage time. Increasing the fat level also increased cooking loss and decreased breaking strength (P < 0.05). The sensory results showed that the dumplings with a high fat level had significantly higher texture, juiciness, and overall acceptability scores (P < 0.05). The results suggest that the dumplings with a high fat level stored for long periods enhanced oxidation and cooking loss and decreased breaking strength; however, it is important to add proper fat considering the palatability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Dietary Fats / analysis*
  • Fats / chemistry*
  • Food Storage
  • Freezing
  • Humans
  • Meat Products / analysis*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Swine
  • Taste*

Substances

  • Dietary Fats
  • Fats