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MEAT SCIENCE
Volume 90, Issue 1, Pages 20-27Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.05.020
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Beef; Lactic acid bacteria; Shelf life; Packaging
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Previous research indicates that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can inhibit pathogenic bacteria. This research evaluated effects of LAB inclusion on the shelf life of traditionally packaged ground beef patties; as well as the effects and possible interaction of LAB and rosemary oleoresin (RU) on the stability of high oxygen MAP ground beef during display. In both package types, trained and consumer evaluations indicated no effect (P>0.05) of LAB on lean color and off-odor. Display affected trained and consumer sensory evaluations and indicated declined stability over time. Thiobarbituric acid values were lower for traditionally packaged ground beef with LAB (P<0.05) and MAP ground beef with RU or RU and LAB (P<0.05). Overall, LAB had no effect on the shelf life and stability of traditionally or high-oxygen MAP packaged ground beef patties. Therefore, utilization of LAB in ground beef to reduce pathogenic bacteria is viable without alteration of spoilage indicators. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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