Physicochemical Characteristics and Flavor Quality Analysis of Fermented Jerky from Yanbian Beef Cattle
2025
Xiao Yang | Changlei Liu | Qi Wang | Enying Cui | Hongjie Piao | Yuping Wen | Guanhao Li | Qing Jin
Beef jerky is a traditional meat product. It is uses beef as the main raw material, and is processed through multiple procedures such as curing, maturing, drying, sterilization, and packaging. However, changes in raw materials, curing solution, the choice of fermenter, and fermentation conditions affect the quality and flavor of beef jerky. Therefore, we investigated the effects of inoculation with Pentosaccharomyces schizococcus and Staphylococcus veal, both pre- and post-fermentation, on the physicochemical characteristics and flavor quality of Yanbian beef jerky. Key parameters, including pH, water activity, fundamental nutrients, and color, were measured, while qualitative and flavor characteristics were assessed using a texture meter, an electronic nose, and an electronic tongue. The results indicated that samples inoculated with the composite fermenter exhibited significant increases in ash content, hardness, total free amino acid concentration, and levels of specific flavor-enhancing amino acids compared to unfermented jerky (p <: 0.05). In contrast, moisture content, pH, and water activity were significantly reduced (p <: 0.05). Three fatty acids&mdash:heptadecenoic acid, trans-oleic acid, and arachidonic acid&mdash:were identified for the first time in the fermented beef jerky. Furthermore, during the fermentation process, saturated fatty acid content was reduced by 21.88%, while polyunsaturated fatty acid content increased by 29.58% (p <: 0.05).
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