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- Title
Use of e-beam for shelf-life extension and sanitizing of marinated pork loin.
- Authors
García-Márquez, I; Ordóñez, J A; Cambero, M I; Cabeza, M C
- Abstract
The effectiveness of E-beam radiation to extend the shelf-life of marinated pork loin slices stored at 4 and 8°C (temperature abuse) has been studied. The shelf-life was extended from 7 to 16 and >20 days after the application of 1 and 2 kGy, respectively. In the event of a temperature abuse occuring during the product distribution (e.g., increase to 8°C), the shelf-life would be extended from 5 to 10 and 16 days, respectively, when applying the doses mentioned previously. From a public health point of view, the irradiation of marinated pork loin may be marketable for a longer period of time of up to two weeks, and guarantees a practically Salmonella and Listeria-free product. Minor changes are produced by the E-beam treatment in the main sensory and rheological characteristics. The odor was the most affected feature, but the off-odors diminished with increased storage. In any case, testers judged the samples to be adequate for marketing.
- Publication
International journal of microbiology, 2012, Vol 2012, p962846
- ISSN
1687-9198
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2012/962846