Handbook of fermented meat and poultry /

"Fermented meats use bacterial cultures in their manufacture to preserve the meat and confer particular textures and sensory attributes. Examples of fermented meats include salami, chorizo, pepperoni and saucisson. This is a reference book on meat fermentation which presents all the principle f...

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Other Authors: Toldrá, Fidel
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley Blackwell, 2015.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Part I Meat Fermentation Worldwide: Overview, Production, and Principles; Chapter 1 Dry-Fermented Sausages and Ripened Meats: An Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Fermented sausages and ripened meats around the world; 1.3 The importance of fermented sausages; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 2 Production and Consumption of Fermented Meat Products; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Current products; 2.3 The Future; References; Chapter 3 Principles of Meat Fermentation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fermentation.
  • 3.3 Factors influencing fermentation3.4 Proteolysis; 3.5 Lipolysis; 3.6 Antagonistic effects; References; Chapter 4 Principles of Curing; 4.1 Definition of curing; 4.2 History of curing; 4.3 Legislation; 4.4 Chemistry of nitrite and nitrate; 4.5 Nitrite and nitrate in meat products; 4.6 Nitrosomyoglobin (NOMb); 4.7 N-nitrosamine formation; 4.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Principles of Drying; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Basic principles of drying; 5.3 Hurdle technology applied to dried meat and poultry products; 5.4 Fundamentals of the drying of meat and poultry products.
  • 5.5 Drying kinetics modeling5.6 Air conditioning and circulation in meat drying; References; Chapter 6 Principles of Smoking; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Wood-smoke composition; 6.3 The preserving effect; 6.4 The flavoring effect; 6.5 Benefits and risks; 6.6 Food engineering approach; 6.7 Smoking procedures; References; Part II Raw Materials; Chapter 7 The Biochemistry of Meat and Fat; 7.1 Introduction: muscle structure; 7.2 Meat composition; 7.3 Muscle proteases and lipases; 7.4 Adipose tissue lipases; 7.5 Post mortem muscle metabolism and quality; References; Chapter 8 Ingredients.
  • 8.1 Introduction8.2 Lean; 8.3 Fat; 8.4 Factors affecting the suitability of lean and fat for processing; 8.5 Other ingredients; References; Chapter 9 Additives; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Acids and related additives; 9.3 Antioxidants; 9.4 Colorants; 9.5 Emulsifiers; 9.6 Flavor enhancers; 9.7 Flavoring agents; 9.8 Preservatives; 9.9 Multipurpose additives: phosphates; References; Chapter 10 Spices and Seasonings; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Ethnic preferences; 10.3 Commonly used spices in processed meats; 10.4 Botanical properties; 10.5 Product forms and appearances; 10.6 Chemical properties.
  • 10.7 Quality standards10.8 Sensory properties; 10.9 Applications in fermented meat processing; 10.10 Conclusion; References; Chapter 11 Casings; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Natural casings; 11.3 Artificial casings; 11.4 Regulatory compliance; 11.5 Handling casings; 11.6 Quality determination; 11.7 Conclusion; References; Part III Microbiology and Starter Cultures; Chapter 12 Microorganisms in Traditional Fermented Meats; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Traditional sausage manufacture; 12.3 Description of ecosystems; 12.4 Identification of technological microbiota; 12.5 Conclusion; References.