Effects of Condensed Phosphates on the pH, Water-Holding Capacity and Meat Swelling Properties of Pork Muscle
Abstract
Sodium salts of pyrophosphate (PP), tripolyphospate (TPP), hexametaphosphate (HMP), metaphosphate (MP) and four commercial blends of phosphates (Kena, Foodfos, Curafos 22-4 and Curafos 11-2) were investigated for their effects on water holding and swelling of Longissimus and Semimembranosus pork muscles. The phosphate addition varied from 0.25 to 1.0% in the meat. Combined effects with salt (0.5 to 1.5% NaCl) were also investigated. The greatest reduction in the loss of natural juices during heating at 70C (water- holding capacity) and the greatest increase in the swelling (with and without NaCl additions) were achieved by adding PP, TPP, and Curafos 11-2; followed by Curafos 22-4 and Kena; with practically no effect by Foodfos, MP and HMP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0776336
Entities
People
- E. Wierbicki
- G. W. Shults
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center