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Meat cuts, when cooked and masticated, separate into fibrous structures because of the long-range mechanical anisotropy (LMA) exhibited by muscle fascicles, which is not fully recapitulated in alternative proteins produced using molecular alignment technology like high moisture extrusion. We have developed a scalable perforated micro-imprinting technology to greatly enhance LMA in high moisture meat analogue (HMMA). By imprinting 1 mm thick HMMA sheets with perforated patterns (optimized by AI), we observed up to 5 × more anisotropic separation of fibrous structures in a one-dimensional pulling LMA analysis, to match the fibrousness of the cooked chicken breast, duck breast, pork loin and beef loin. We stacked and bound imprinted sheets with transglutaminase (TG) to produce imprinted whole-cuts. Controlling fiber separation in the imprinted cuts achieved hardness ranging from 6578 g to 18467 g (2 cm × 2 cm × 1 cm, 50% strain), which matched meats from different species. Imprinted cuts improved meat-like fiber separation over HMMA when masticated, measured by Euclidean distances (0.057 and 0.106 respectively) to animal meat cuts on image features. In sensory evaluation, imprinted cuts improved consumer acceptance by 33.3% and meat-like fibrousness by 20%, by significantly enhancing the HMMA appearance, texture, and mouthfeel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the high‐moisture meat analogs (HmMAs) were developed by incorporating defatted sesame cake powder (DSP) in soy protein isolate (SyPI). The quality attributes of HmMA like visual appearance, specific mechanical energy (SME), mass flow rate (MFR), phenolic profile, textural and rheological properties were assessed after varying DSP concentrations (0%, 20%, 40%, and 60% w/w) and feed moisture (FM) levels (55% and 60%). The HmMA1 (derived solely from SyPI) exhibited higher hardness, chewiness, gumminess, cohesiveness, and springiness. The HmMA prepared from SyPI–DSP blends (HmMA2–8) demonstrated significant improvements in nutritional composition, and their visual characteristics indicated noticeable anisotropy. The interaction between SyPI and DSP influenced the quality of HmMA. The higher DSP concentration led to higher MFR and deeper curvatures of U‐shaped structures, whereas lower SMS, textural and rheological properties. The DSP incorporation and 55% FM adjustments allowed mimicking meat cuts with thick fiber, influenced color, and proved advantageous in developing white meat analogs with higher free phenolics. The findings of the study suggest avenues for exploring DSP at a suitable level in SyPI for the development of better quality meat analogs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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When stored at chill temperatures, vacuum-packed (VP) lamb has a much shorter shelf-life than VP beef, primarily due to its higher pH, which could be linked to the higher fat content. The higher pH would create more favourable conditions for the growth of spoilage bacteria, resulting in a shorter shelf-life of meat. To determine the effects of fat on meat shelf-life as it relates to pH, a series of shelf-life trials at 2 °C were conducted using VP beef and lamb mince with varying fat contents (i.e., control with ~5%, 20%, and 50%) as a model system to red meat primal cuts. The results showed that higher fat content reduced the shelf-life of VP beef mince by 24% and lamb mince by 12.5%. This reduction was accompanied by significantly (p < 0.05) decreased glucose and lactic acid levels. Throughout storage, a higher fat content in beef and lamb mince generally resulted in a higher pH by 0.1 (p < 0.05) compared to the respective controls. Higher fat content mince also had faster lactic acid bacteria growth rates (by up to 0.13 Log10 CFU/g/day) and higher maximum populations of presumptive enteric bacteria up to 1.3 Log10 CFU/g (p < 0.05). These results suggest that fat content can negatively influence the shelf-life of VP red meat through lowering glucose and lactic acid levels, raising the pH, and increasing LAB growth rate and maximum population levels of presumptive enteric bacteria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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We investigated the variations in the total bacterial counts (TBC) and coliform counts in a variety of Korean Hanwoo beef cuts (strip loin, rump, flank, shank, chuck and loin) stored at different temperatures after wrapping or vacuum packaging. TBC and coliform counts in all the cuts increased with an increase in the storage period. The initial microbial at baseline was higher in the chuck cut (2.0 log CFU/cm² ) than in the other cuts (1.1~1.3 log CFU/cm² ). Compared to wrapping, vacuum packaging effectively delayed spoilage. TBC exceeded 6 log CFU/cm² at 2 and 4o C in 21 and 11 days for wrapped meats and in 50 and 32 days for vacuum-packaged meats, respectively. Regardless of the initial microbial count, the TBC of wrapped meats stored at 10 and 15o C exceeded 6 log CFU/cm² in 4 and 3 days respectively, whereas that of the vacuum-packaged meats exceeded this level at these temperatures 6 and 5 days, respectively. Chuck cuts, with relatively high initial microbial levels, reached the spoilage point more quickly than other cuts under the same conditions. To sum up, vacuum packaging followed by storage and distribution at 2o C is the most effective approach for extending shelf life and maintaining quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Workload is a collection of tasks set to be completed within a specific time. The workload can be broken down into "qualitative" (too much or too little) or "quantitative" (too much or too little), which occurs when people are unable to complete tasks or if they do not utilize the abilities they have in achieving a particular job. This study aimed to determine the workload of workers engaged in selling fresh or cut chicken meat. Cardiovascular Load is an estimate to determine the classification of workload based on the increase in work pulse compared to the maximum heart rate. The Defense Research Agency Workload Scale (DRAWS) method is a multidimensional technique that involves participants through subjective questions and assessments consisting of four workload dimensions: input demand, central demand, output demand, and time pressure. The results showed that the workload pulse using Cardiovascular Load, the level of fatigue based on workload obtained at the chicken slaughter station by worker 1 was 44.77%, and worker 2 was 41.11% with the category of improvement needed. At the chicken cleaning station, worker 1 was 44.13%, and worker 2 was 47.43%, with the category of needed improvement. At the chicken cutting station, worker 1 was 43.73%, and worker 2 was 45.85%, with the category of needed improvement. The study's DRAWS method results showed that at the chicken slaughtering station, worker 1 was 84.25%, and worker 2 was 87.05% with the overload category. At the chicken cleaning station, worker 1 was 86.75%, and worker 2 was 84.20% with the overload category. At the chicken cutting station, worker 1 was 85.75%, and worker 2 was 81.30%, with the overload category. This means that six respondents felt a high mental burden, so improvements are needed to reduce the impact of the cognitive workload of workers. The upgrades provided include the provision of chairs around the work area, especially at the chicken slaughtering station, so that workers can sit and rest for a moment to reduce the physical workload experienced by workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research explored the potential role of various heat-shock proteins (HSPs) in the determination of postmortem metabolism and the development of meat quality of normal, atypical DFD, and typical DFD beef. Beef longissimus thoracis muscle samples were classified into normal, atypical DFD, and typical DFD beef. The HSP27, HSP70, and HSP90 levels, meat quality parameters, and glycolytic metabolites were tested. The results showed that color coordinates (L*, a*, and b*), glycogen, and lactate contents were lower, whereas water-holding capacity was higher in the typical DFD beef than in the normal and atypical DFD beef (p < 0.05). The expression of HSP27 on day 1 was higher in atypical DFD beef. However, expressions of HSP70 on days 1 and 3 were higher in typical DFD, while the expression of HSP90 on day 1 was higher in atypical and typical DFD compared to the normal beef (p < 0.05). Interestingly, the expression of HSP27 was positively correlated with shear force readings. HSP70 and HSP90 presented a direct correlation with pH and water-holding capacity and an indirect correlation with a* and b*, glycogen and lactate contents (p < 0.05). The study concluded that the heat-shock proteins could influence the formation of DFD beef possibly by regulating the development of postmortem metabolism and meat quality traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Meat has been part of the human diet for centuries and it is a recognizable source of high-biologic-value protein and several micronutrients; however, its consumption has been associated with an increased risk of non-communicable diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancer). These concerns are mostly related to red meat. However, meat composition is quite variable within species and meat cuts. The present study explores the composition of pork meat, and the differences among different pork meat cuts and it reviews the evidence on the influence of its consumption on health outcomes. Pork meat contributes to 30% of all meat consumed worldwide and it offers a distinct nutrient profile; it is rich in high-quality protein, B-complex vitamins, and essential minerals such as zinc and iron, though it contains moderate levels of saturated fat compared to beef. Additionally, research on sustainability points out advantages from pork meat consumption considering that it is a non-ruminant animal and is included in one of the five more sustainable dietary patterns. In what concerns the data on the influence of pork meat consumption on health outcomes, a few clinical studies have shown no harmful effects on cardiovascular risk factors, specifically blood lipids. Several arguments can justify that pork meat can be an option in a healthy and sustainable diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Morzeddhu" in the local dialect of Catanzaro ("Morzello" in Italian) is an official typical dish of the capital of the Calabria region. It is a peasant dish, almost unknown at an international level, that labels, in an extraordinary way, the culinary identity of Catanzaro, a city founded around the X century. After America's discovery, its preparation was optimized and definitively fixed. Its recipe is strictly based on a cow's "fifth quarter" combined with spicy and typical Mediterranean vegetables. Remarkably, no pork meat is used, and when all traditional ingredients are included in the complex and quite long preparation of this special dish, it can deserve the title of "Illustrissimo". This review provides a scientific description of Illustrissimo, emphasizing its unique properties and connection to the circular economy, food security, and the Mediterranean diet. We also highlight its unique quality compared to other alternatives through an analysis of their nutritional facts and bioactive compounds. Nutritionally, offal and fifth quarter components are a rich source of high-quality protein, with lower levels of total fat and saturated fatty acids compared to other meat cuts. In essence, this dish offers a great example of a high-quality yet affordable meal, aligning perfectly with a Mediterranean diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A survey was conducted from 2018 to 2023 to assess the presence of Salmonella in 280 hunted wild boar (carcasses after evisceration and skinning, N = 226; liver, N = 258; and fecal samples, N = 174). The overall prevalence was 2.86% (confidence interval 95%, 1.45–5.45%) with five positive samples detected in carcasses, three in the liver, and one in a fecal sample. This prevalence was in line with those found in nearby areas denoting a low number of positive samples. Positive animals were over 24 months of age and weighed, before skinning, 59.00 ± 9.11 Kg and no difference was detected in microbial loads between samples positive and negative for Salmonella (aerobic colony count of 4.59 and 4.66 log CFU/400 cm2, and Enterobacteriaceae count of 2.89 and 2.73 log CFU/400 cm2 (mean values) in positive and negative subjects, respectively). Salmonella Stanleyville was the most frequently isolated serotype. A semiquantitative risk assessment was conducted for the first time in game meat considering two products, meat cuts intended for cooking and fermented dry sausages. Only proper cooking can reduce the risk of ingestion of Salmonella to the minimum for consumers, whereas ready-to-eat dry sausages constitute risk products in terms of foodborne Salmonellosis (risk score of 64 out of 100). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The detection of the storage state of frozen meat, especially meat frozen–thawed several times, has always been important for food safety inspections. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is widely applied to detect the freshness and quality of meat or meat products. This study investigated the feasibility of the low-cost HSI system, combined with the chemometrics method, to classify beef cuts among fresh (F), frozen–stored (F–S), frozen–thawed three times (F–T–3) and frozen–thawed five times (F–T–5). A compact, low-cost HSI system was designed and calibrated for beef sample measurement. The classification model was developed for meat analysis with a method to distinguish fat and muscle, a CARS algorithm to extract the optimal wavelength subset and three classifiers to identify each beef cut among different freezing processes. The results demonstrated that classification models based on feature variables extracted from differentiated tissue spectra achieved better performances, with ACCs of 92.75% for PLS-DA, 97.83% for SVM and 95.03% for BP-ANN. A visualization map was proposed to provide detailed information about the changes in freshness of beef cuts after freeze–thawing. Furthermore, this study demonstrated the potential of implementing a reasonably priced HSI system in the food industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the fatty acids and elemental profiles of 53 pork cut samples were determined. To offer insights into their potential health implications, we computed 18 key nutritional indices. These indices included parameters such as saturated fatty acids (SFAs), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), the MUFAs/SFAs ratio, PUFAs/SFAs ratio, atherogenic index (AI), thrombogenic index (TI), the hypocholesterolemic to hypercholesterolemic ratio (h/H), health-promoting index (HPI), hypocholesterolemic index (HI), unsaturation index (UI), saturation index (SI), peroxidizability index (PI), nutritional value index (NVI), hypocholesterolemic index of fatty acids (DFAs), hypercholesterolemic index of fatty acids (OFAs), and the DFAs/OFAs ratio. These indices were calculated based on their fatty acid composition to provide comprehensive nutritional information. A health risk assessment revealed the safety and minimum health risk for the population from consuming the investigated pork cuts using the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), Hazard Index (HI), and target cancer risk (TR). The ANOVA test showed significant differences in the levels of K, Fe, Mn, Zn, MUFAs, and AI among the pork cut samples. It was noted that by employing the correlation between the fatty acids profile, nutritional indices, and elemental concentrations and an unsupervised statistical method, such as PCA, a perfect separation from the different pork cuts could not be obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We studied the efficacy of different formulations of polyphenol extracts (mainly containing hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol) from olive mill vegetation water on the microflora on the surfaces of game meat cuts with high or low initial bacterial loads. Meat with a high microbial load (>5 Log cfu/g; mean value = 6.83 ± 0.45 standard deviation) was immersed for 10 or 60 sec into 25% and 10% solutions of microencapsulated freeze-dried and non-encapsulated polyphenolic extracts. Aerobic colony, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas spp., and lactic acid bacteria counts were determined on treated samples compared to controls after 7 days of storage (in vacuum-packed conditions at +3 °C). Significant differences were registered only for aerobic colony count for a 10% liquid extract treatment (0.64 log reduction). In contrast, the dipping or immersion of game meat with low initial microbial loads (<5 Log cfu/g; mean value = 3.58 ± 0.72 standard deviation) in 10% solutions of the polyphenol extracts effectuated significant reductions in all bacteria counts (p < 0.002) at 7 and 14 days of storage for different extracts, independently from the application methods. The use of the extracts to inhibit bacterial growth in game meat should only be considered if a good hygienic baseline is guaranteed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Robotic meat cutting is increasingly in demand in meat industries due to safety issues, labor shortages, and inefficiencies. This paper proposes a multi-demonstration human–robot skill transfer framework to address the flexible and generalized cutting of sheep hindquarters with complex 3D anatomy structures by imitating humans. To improve the generalization with meat sizes and demonstrations and extract target cutting behaviors, multi-demonstrations of cutting are encoded into low-dimension latent space through principal components analysis (PCA), Gaussian mixture model (GMM), and Gaussian mixture regression (GMR). To improve the robotic cutting flexibility and the cutting behavior reproducing accuracy, this study combines a modified dynamic movement primitive (DMP) high-level behavior generator with the low-level joints admittance control (AC) through real-time inverse velocity (IV) kinematics solving and constructs the IVAC-DMP control module. The experimental results show that the maximum residual meat thickness in the sheep hindquarter cutting of sample 1 is 3.1 mm, and sample 2 is 3.8 mm. The residual rates of samples 1 and 2 are 5.6% and 4.8%. Both meet the requirements for sheep hindquarter separation. The proposed framework is advantageous for harvesting high-value meat products and providing a reference technique for robot skill learning in interaction tasks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The escalating environmental impact of traditional livestock farming, particularly beef production, has spurred the search for sustainable meat alternatives. This study introduces a novel Plant-Based Tissue Engineering (PBTE) approach, to replicate the complex structure and sensory experience of whole-muscle cuts of meat using plant-based ingredients. Leveraging principles of tissue engineering and advanced food manufacturing technologies, PBTE deconstructs meat into its fundamental components: muscle, fat, and connective tissue, and reconstructs them using a combination of plant proteins, fats and polysaccharide materials. The muscle component is reassembled to mimic the anisotropic fibrous structure of beef, while the fat component is engineered through lipid encapsulation within a hydrocolloid matrix. Advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing and robotics, are utilized for precise spatial configuration and assembly of these components. Our findings demonstrate that PBTE can effectively replicate the mechanical integrity, texture, and sensory attributes of traditional meat, presenting a promising alternative that could significantly reduce the environmental footprint of meat production. This approach aligns with the principles of Soft Matter in the manipulation of artificial structures and materials for mimicking naturally occurring designs, such as whole cut meat foods. It also holds substantial potential for revolutionizing the alternative protein industry by catering to a broader consumer base, including flexitarians and meat-eaters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meat production is a complex system, continually receiving animals, water, air, and workers, all of which serve as carriers of bacteria. Selective pressures involved in different meat processing stages such as antimicrobial interventions and low temperatures, may promote the accumulation of certain residential microbiota in meat cutting facilities. Bacteria including human pathogens from all these sources can contaminate meat surfaces. While significant advancements have been made in enhancing hygienic standards and pathogen control measures in meat plants, resulting in a notable reduction in STEC recalls and clinical cases, STEC still stands as a predominant contributor to foodborne illnesses associated with beef and occasionally with pork. The second-and third-generation sequencing technology has become popular in microbiota related studies and provided a better image of the microbial community in the meat processing environments. In this article, we reviewed the potential factors influencing the microbial ecology in commercial meat processing facilities and conducted a meta-analysis on the microbiota data published in the last 10 years. In addition, the mechanisms by which bacteria persist in meat production environments have been discussed with a focus on the significant human pathogen E. coli O157:H7 and generic E. coli, an indicator often used for the hygienic condition in food production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Labor shortages in the United States are impacting a number of industries including the meat processing sector. Collaborative technologies that work alongside humans while increasing production abilities may support the industry by enhancing automation and improving job quality. However, existing automation technologies used in the meat industry have limited collaboration potential, low flexibility, and high cost. The objective of this work was to explore the use of a robot arm to collaboratively work alongside a human and complete tasks performed in a meat processing facility. Toward this objective, we demonstrated proof-of-concept approaches to ensure human safety while exploring the capacity of the robot arm to perform example meat processing tasks. In support of human safety, we developed a knife instrumentation system to detect when the cutting implement comes into contact with meat within the collaborative space. To demonstrate the capability of the system to flexibly conduct a variety of basic meat processing tasks, we developed vision and control protocols to execute slicing, trimming, and cubing of pork loins. We also collected a subjective evaluation of the actions from experts within the U.S. meat processing industry. On average the experts rated the robot's performance as adequate. Moreover, the experts generally preferred the cuts performed in collaboration with a human worker to cuts completed autonomously, highlighting the benefits of robotic technologies that assist human workers rather than replace them. Video demonstrations of our proposed framework can be found here: https://youtu.be/56mdHjjYMVc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The goal of this study was to examine how chitosan and nano-chitosan affected beef quality criteria. Moisture, ash, protein, fat, and pH were all measured. In beef slices, enterobacteria, psychophilic bacteria, yeast, mold, HPC, and coliforms were enumerated to see how much chitosan and its nanoform affect them as an antibacterial. For this experiment, 27 beef slices were purchased from a neighboring market and delivered to the lab in a chilled box. Nine of which had meat portions treated with a 1% chitosan solution, nine with a 1% nano-chitosan solution, and nine as a control (not treated). According to the study's findings, adding chitosan to meat cuts in both forms enhances meat quality by reducing levels of HPC, yeast, mold, coliforms, enterobacteria, and psychrotrophic bacteria while boosting moisture, ash, protein, fat, and pH. According to the results, treating the beef slices with 1% nano-chitosan was more effective than chitosan alone. In conclusion, treating meat and its byproducts, as well as diets and feeds, with nanoparticles derived from natural materials such as chitosan may be more efficacious than utilizing metal nanomaterials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the meat industry, after the cutting, deboning and trimming phases, meat trimmings result from which minced meat is usually made. From an economic point of view, the superior utilization of meat trimmings is of interest. A method analyzed in this paper consists of the injection of trimmings in the meat muscle. The results obtained indicated a lower weight gain if the meat is injected with brine emulsion (between 8.37% and 9.84%) compared to samples injected only with brine (41.20% for pork ribeye and 45.7% for beef ribeye). However, protein content is inversely correlated with weight gain (r²=-0.88). The main disadvantage of the method lies in the fact that it decreases the preservability of the meat injected with meat emulsion compared to the control samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meat colour is one of the primary factors affecting the acceptability of retail meat cuts. Therefore, displaying the natural bright-red colour of meat is a major goal of the meat industry. Consumers frequently reject to retail meat cuts with discolouration even at low levels of surface browning and/or darkening, which in turn results in significant food waste and economic loss. Thus, understanding the factors that influence meat colour deviations such as discolouration or darkening is crucial in developing effective strategies to minimise the display colour-related quality issues. Numerous factors influence series of biochemical reactions of post-mortem muscles and the chemical state of myoglobin, which ultimately affects meat colour and colour stability. Recent studies have demonstrated the incidence of dark-cutting beef post-mortem can be attributed to the combination of lower glycolytic potential, less glycolytic metabolites, enzymes and dysregulated energy metabolism. This review will focus on the role of post-mortem bioenergetics and mitochondria dynamics that affect beef colour chemistry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, there has been a lot of interest in utilizing ultrasound to tenderize meat. Since it can disturb the microstructure of the muscle and activate the enzymes that soften meat, this approach may improve the tenderness of the meat. A summary of the main conclusions from a number of studies looking into how ultrasound affects meat tenderization is given in this review. The findings suggest that ultrasound has the potential to transform the meat processing sector and considerably increase the tenderness of meat. To get consistent and acceptable results for various meat varieties and cuts, maximizing ultrasonic parameters such as frequency, intensity, and exposure time is essential. The encouraging outcomes imply that ultrasound is a useful technique for raising consumer satisfaction and meat quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meat quality seems to be influenced by the dietary regimes applied for animal feeding. Several research studies are aimed at improving meat quality, preserving it from oxidative processes, by the incorporation of antioxidant components in animal feeding. The main part of these studies evaluates meat quality, determining different parameters directly on meat, while few research studies take into account what may happen after meat ingestion. To address this topic, in this study, an in vitro gastrointestinal digestion protocol was applied to two different pork muscles, longissimus dorsi and rectus femoris, obtained from pigs fed with different diets. In detail, two groups of 12 animals each were subjected to either a conventional diet or a supplemented diet with extruded linseeds as a source of omega-3 fatty acids and plant extracts as a source of phenolics antioxidant compounds. The digested meat was subjected to an untargeted metabolomics approach. Several metabolites deriving from lipid and protein digestion were detected. Our untargeted approach allowed for discriminating the two different meat cuts, based on their metabolomic profiles. Nonetheless, multivariate statistics allowed clearly discriminating between samples obtained from different animal diets. In particular, the inclusion of linseeds and polyphenols in the animal diet led to a decrease in metabolites generated from oxidative degradation reactions, in comparison to the conventional diet group. In the latter, fatty acyls, fatty aldehydes and oxylipins, as well as cholesterol and vitamin D3 precursors and derivatives, could be highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A one-year survey was undertaken of the microbiological quality of carcases and the derived primal cuts, manufacturing meat and offals at twelve Australian export establishments (six beef, three sheep/lamb and three pork). A total of 27,157 microbiological results for aerobic plate count (APC) and generic Escherichia coli were gathered, 15,155 from beef, 8405 from sheep and 3597 from pig establishments. The mean log10 APCs on beef, sheep and pig carcases were 0.84, 1.60 and 1.30 log10 cfu/cm2, respectively. For primals, the mean log10 APC was higher for beef but was similar for sheep and pork primals, with 'outside' cuts having higher counts. For manufacturing meat, the concentration was 2–3 log10 cfu/g, irrespective of species. The prevalence (%) of generic E. coli from beef, sheep and pork was 2.3, 28.4 and 5.4 on carcases; 7.0, 20.6 and 3.2 on primals; and 5.8, 33.6 and 6.1 on manufacturing meat, respectively. The mean log10 APCs of beef, sheep and pork offal were 3.23, 3.18 and 3.37 log10 cfu/g, with tripes and tongues having APCs 1–2 log10 units higher than organ offals. The results reflect improvements in total bacterial loadings compared with previous national baseline surveys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Meat‐focused diets are highly debated considering their environmental and health consequences. A change in consumption patterns in industrialized countries seems inevitable. To inform marketers and policymakers on how to mitigate meat consumption as a means of obtaining sustainability goals, the present study identifies consumer segments based on their actual purchases of fresh meat cuts using German household scanner data for the year 2014. Our revealed‐preference approach suggests that pork and beef traditionalists and convenience‐oriented pork buyers may react to financial incentives. Poultry and premium red meat lovers may be influenced by targeted labeling and quality signals. Overall, low‐meat consumption patterns seem to be less prevalent in Germany than commonly portrayed. [EconLit Citations: C38, D12, E21, Q18]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pork cutting is a very important processing in promoting economic appreciation across the swine business chain. The goal of this research is to determine the proportion and weight of meat cuts, as well as to analyze the effects of carcass weight, sex and breed composition on meat cuts. Simultaneously, we investigate the correlation between meat cuts, carcass traits and meat quality traits. To assess 17 meat cut traits, 12 carcass traits and 6 meat quality traits, we sample 2 012 pigs from four breeds, including Landrace (LD), Yorkshire (YK), Landrace Yorkshire (LY), and Duroc Landrace Yorkshire (DLY). The results showed that carcass weight, sex and breed composition have significant effects on the weight and proportion of most meat cuts. The proportion of cuts for muscle and bone decrease as carcass weight grows, whereas the proportion of cuts for fat increases. Moreover, the thickness of four-point backfat was significantly increasing (P0.05). The effects of carcass weight, sex and breed composition on the meat cuts, meat quality and carcass traits are breed and growth stage dependent. It also reflects the asynchrony of the growth curve between different sexes. Our results laid an important foundation for breeding pig carcass cuts and composition.

The objective of this study was evalue the yields of meat cuts and discards obtained from the carcass of buffalo steers. The research was carried out in the Bubalinoculture Sector of the Animal Science Department of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Brazil. 62 carcasses of pasture-finished cross- bred buffalo steers were evaluated. The animals weighed an average of 507.0 kg and were slaughtered before the first molt of the deciduous dentition, with a carcass yield of 49.0%. The carcass of each animal was divided into two half-carcasses, which were identified and weighed. The carcasses were taken to a cold chamber at 4 ºC during 24h. To obtain the yield of each integral primary cut, the carcasses were sectioned into front and rear, which were weighed and boned. Boning was car- ried out by the same employees to maintain the standard cuts and dressing. The cuts with and without bones, the edible flap (meat and fat shavings), the discarded flap (tallow, nerves and skins) and the discarded bones were obtained. The deboning standard used was typical of the Brazilian market with dressing between moderate and severe. The percentages observed for the cuts (in each half carcass) were: soft drumstick, 5.3%; hard cushion, 3.7%; duckling, 3.8%; lizard, 1.8%; sirloin steak, 1.1%; grill flank steak, 0.75%; red flank steak, 0.61%; breast, 0.96%; rump baby beef, 1.3%; rump bonbon, 0.8%; ossobuco, 4.2%; muscle, 2.0%; turkey bone, 1.1%; duckling bone, 0.5%; oxtail, 0.38%; ancho steak, 1.3%; chorizo steak, 1.9%; filet mignon, 1.2%; fillet shell, 0.35%; chest, 3.9%; neck, 4.2%; acm, 4.3%; window rib, 8.7%; strip roast, 2.5%; banana, 0.23%; goldfish, 0.87%; palette heart, 0.77%; flat iron, 0.95%; Denver stake, 0.6%; beef steak, 0.40%; edible shavings, 19.43%; fat, 1.8%; scraps of disposal, 0.4%; discard bones, 17.9%. The proportion observed for the front and rear were 45.0 and 55.0%, respec- tively. There is a high volume of waste bones, which could be used in food, such as bone broth, for example. The volume of edible trimmings should be better used for making meat in cubes or as bait. The ground trimmings can be sold as ground meat or used in the preparation of hamburgers, sausages, meatballs, kafta, among others. Cuts that can be labeled premi- um make up approximately 25.0% of the carcass. Therefore, it is necessary to stimulate the daily consumption of buffalo meat in order to have a market for the other cuts that make up most of the carcass.

The global goat meat sector is advancing and contributes to long-term food security, especially in meeting the protein demands of the growing human population in developing countries. Spanning all countries, Australia, is the largest exporter of goat meat, although it has negligible consumption. However, Australia does potentially have a secure future as an innovative, profitable, and resilient world leader in goat production, provided some challenges are addressed. These challenges facing the goat meat sector require suitable strategies and interventions for better profitability and acceptance of goat meat consumed in Australia and as an export product. Limited research on goat meat quality and the lack of an adequate grading system for goat meat quality are two of the major issues that need attention from the industry and researchers. Some of the most critical areas that need further research to enable growth of the goat meat industry are the influence of genetics and age of animals on meat quality, standardisation of the ageing period of various goat meat cuts, cooking innovations, consumer acceptance and sensory analysis of goat meat (both farmed and rangeland goats). This paper reviews the status of the goat meat sector and identifies the opportunities for the goat meat sector, particularly in Australia. In addition, we highlight several key issues requiring further research and interventions to enhance the growth of the goat meat industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Inorganic iron compounds have a positive effect on the health and growth of the broiler chickens. However, limited work has been done in Turkeys. Thus a study was conducted to assess the effect of dietary supplementation of ferrous sulphate on the growth, immunocompetence traits, carcass quality and meat composition of Turkey poults. Methods: Day old turkey poults (n=96) were distributed into four treatment groups (T1, T2, T3 and T4) having 3 replicates of 8 birds each. The poults in T1 were fed (control) basal diet, while for birds in T2, T3 and T4, FeSO4 was supplemented @ 80, 120 and 160 mg/kg of feed, respectively. Result: Weekly body weight gain was significantly higher in T4 than T1 and T2 birds at 6th (P<0.01) and 7th week (P<0.05). Phase wise body weight gain was also significantly higher (P<0.05) in T4 than T1 and T2 during 4 to 8 weeks and 0 to 8 weeks (P<0.01). Weekly feed conversion ratio of T4 group was significantly better (P<0.01) at 6th week and 7th week than T1 and T2 group birds. The birds fed with T4 had significantly (P<0.05) higher foot web index compared to T1 and T2 group birds. Iron supplemented groups had significantly (P<0.01) higher dressing per cent. T4 had significantly (P<0.05) higher deposition of iron in thigh muscle. Thus, dietary supplementation of FeSO4 @ 160 mg/kg resulted in better growth performance, immunity, significantly higher dressing per cent and significantly higher deposition of iron in thigh meat cuts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The optimisation of poultry meat quality attributes at the industrial level requires getting to know the changing customer needs and expectations to justify further measures taken in the future to improve the production process. This article was aimed at the following: (1) to identify and assess consumer expectations and behaviour in relation to the quality criteria for poultry meat offered on the market in Poland, and (2) to identify the significance of the sensory characteristics of poultry meat, mainly variegated colours on its surface, as a criterion for creating the expected quality in a shop. The study results showed that the attributes which significantly lower the quality and commercial value of meat are the defects noticeable on the fillet surface, namely discolouration and hematomas, which are mainly caused during the poultry stunning. The absence of noticeable bruising or hematomas and a uniform colour on the fillet surface are the main attributes of high-quality poultry meat retail cuts, which are expected by consumers. A recommendation for poultry meat producers is that bruising and hematomas need to be eliminated and that the offer should be adjusted to Polish consumers' expectations about the quality attributes of the meat offered on the market. The elimination of these meat defects will be possible, e.g., through the introduction of innovative technical solutions into the poultry stunning process, which will improve meat quality at its production stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: A thorough understanding of the microbial ecology within the swine value chain is essential to develop new strategies to optimize the microbiological quality of pork products. To our knowledge, no study to date has followed the microbiota through the value chain from live farm animals to the cuts of meat obtained for market. The objective of this study is to evaluate how the microbiota of pigs and their environment influence the microbial composition of samples collected throughout the value chain, including the meat plant and meat cuts. Method and results: Results from 16S rDNA sequencing, short-chain fatty acid concentrations and metabolomic analysis of pig feces revealed that the microbiota from two farms with differing sanitary statuses were distinctive. The total aerobic mesophilic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae counts from samples collected at the meat plant after the pre-operation cleaning and disinfection steps were at or around the detection limit and the pigs from the selected farms were the first to be slaughtered on each shipment days. The bacterial counts of individual samples collected at the meat plant did not vary significantly between the farms. Alpha diversity results indicate that as we move through the steps in the value chain, there is a clear reduction in the diversity of the microbiota. A beta diversity analysis revealed a more distinct microbiota at the farms compared to the meat plant which change and became more uniform as samples were taken towards the end of the value chain. The source tracker analysis showed that only 12.92% of the microbiota in shoulder samples originated from the farms and 81% of the bacteria detected on the dressed carcasses were of unknown origin. Discussion: Overall, the results suggest that with the current level of microbial control at farms, it is possible to obtain pork products with similar microbiological quality from different farms. However, broader studies are required to determine the impact of the sanitary status of the herd on the final products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to assess the adhesion and biofilm formation capacity of Salmonella spp. isolates producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and the resistance of ESBL-producing and non-producing isolates to in vitro simulated gastric and intestinal conditions. Eighteen Salmonella spp. isolates were obtained from frozen chicken cuts produced in the State of Paraná, Brazil. ESBL-producing isolates were evaluated phenotypically and genotypically for their adhesion and biofilm formation capacity on polypropylene coupons. Furthermore, all isolates underwent in vitro assessment of resistance to gastric and intestinal conditions, and cell counts were conducted after the simulations. Regarding adhesion and biofilm formation, 13 isolates demonstrated this capability. Concerning tolerance to gastric and intestinal conditions, the quantification of Salmonella spp. decreased (p<0.05) as they passed through the gastrointestinal tract. When comparing ESBL-producing and non-producing isolates, there was no difference (p>0.05) in the overall survival rate. The results demonstrate that, despite the decrease in microorganism counts during simulated passage through gastric and intestinal juices, the mean overall survival rate of Salmonella spp. isolates was high. This suggests that the isolates have the capacity to survive simulated gastrointestinal conditions and remain at levels capable of causing infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Animal genetic resources are a vital component of our genetic, economic, and cultural heritage, playing a crucial role in the economy, food production, regional identity, and ecosystem services. Local breeds, including donkey breeds that have lost their primary function, are often existentially endangered and require reintegration into alternative economic utilization programs. Donkey meat and particularly donkey milk have attracted consumer interest due to their nutritional and functional value. This research focused on the production and quality indicators of donkey meat and milk, aiming to establish and optimize sustainable economic utilization programs for donkeys. This approach represents the most effective strategy for long-term in situ conservation programs of endangered local donkey breeds in their natural habitats. The research outcomes provide a solid basis for the development of similar programs for other local donkey breeds. The problem of the erosion of animal genetic resources is evident in certain local donkey breeds, and their long-term sustainability can be achieved by economically repositioning them. To develop alternative and sustainable commercial programs, the meat and milk production characteristics of Istrian donkey and Littoral Dinaric donkey breeds were investigated. The meat production characteristics were examined in mature males, whose carcasses were dissected, and meat composition was determined using NIT spectrophotometry and gas chromatography. Milk yield and milk composition were determined in jennies in second or subsequent lactations by measuring milk volume and using infrared spectrometry and gas chromatography. Compared to the Littoral Dinaric donkey, the Istrian donkey has a higher carcass weight and dressing percentage (p < 0.001). The share of boneless meat in relation to live weight was 28.27% in the Istrian donkey and 26.18% in the Littoral Dinaric donkey. The absolute masses of primal cuts of meat in E, I, and II classes were significantly greater in Istrian donkeys than in Littoral Dinaric donkeys (p < 0.01), although the differences in the proportions of primal cuts were not significant. The breed did not have a significant impact on the color, pH, or meat composition. A significant influence of breed on milk yield, lactose, protein, and the fat content of milk was observed (p < 0.01). A significant influence of breed on the ratio of n-6/n-3 PUFA fatty acids in donkey milk was observed (p = 0.002). The values of the atherogenic and thrombogenic indexes were favorable, considering potential beneficial effects of donkey milk and meat on consumer health. The findings of this research suggest that local donkey breeds hold significant potential for meat and milk production, focusing on the uniqueness and quality of their products rather than the quantity of meat and milk they can produce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the effects of different cooking methods and meat cuts on the textural and sensory properties of pork and beef. Meat samples were prepared according to guidelines and relevant standards using pan frying and grilling. Three types of pork cuts were included (pork ham, loin and neck) and three types of beef steak (chuck steak, round steak and sirloin steak). Textural properties such as hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness were analyzed. Sensory attributes that are the most common for assessing the palatability of cooked meat were used. In the comparison of cooking methods within textural parameters, grilled pork and beef samples were tougher than fried ones. The cooking methods of meat samples depending on types of cuts resulted in different sensory attributes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The red meat processing industry has a harsh work environment where tasks performed in abattoirs are physically and mentally demanding. In addition, the high financial costs associated with employing skilled labour, the shortage of such workers, and the rise in worldwide meat consumption, there has been a growing push towards integrating automation as a potential solution for the industry. This paper describes the complexities of implementing robotics technology in red meat processing. The complexity when processing deformable natural meat mediums is significantly sensitive to the variations of workpieces caused by mechanical properties, physical shape and the position of tissues. These differences hinder conventional robotic systems from succeeding. Experimental and commercial robotic systems in red meat processing are shown to perform cutting tasks in the deboning room, whose systems capabilities are limited by executing cuts requiring little to no adaptability during the process. The review shows that X-ray, optical probes, and ultrasonic are the most effective sensing technologies in determining the cutting trajectories prior to the task. Some experimental systems utilised tactile sensing to follow more complex cutting paths but have not yet produced a commercially viable product. The evaluation of these sensing technologies' applicability to guide a robotic system in real-time is critical to tackling more complex cuts. A combination of preoperative scanning and real-time perception for adaptive control is recommended to automate tasks in red meat cutting. Also, it is recommended that to fully automate the meat cutting process, a gradual approach should be taken by shifting abattoirs by first utilising assistive technologies such as cobots, exoskeletons augmented reality, and virtual reality. • Explores automation integration in red meat processing, its motivation, and challenges for implementation. • Recommends combining preoperative scanning and real-time perception for adaptive control in meat cutting. • Reviewed the experimental and commercially available automatic systems for carcass cutting and deboning. • Evaluates the developed sensing technologies' applicability to guide a real-time automatic system. • Assistive robotics technologies are a recommended approach towards fully automating the meat industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]