Different levels (5, 10, 15, 17.5 or 20% w/w of solid) of propyleneglycol alginate (PGA) were incorporated into soy protein isolate (SPI) films to form biodegradable composite films with modified physical properties. Color of the SPI films was affected (P<0.05) by the incorporation of PGA. Tensile strength increased (P<0.05) with addition of PGA up to 17.5%, while the percentage elongation at break decreased with incorporation of PGA of higher levels. Water vapor permeability and water solubility also decreased by adding PGA up to 10%, but further addition of PGA increased values for these properties. Results suggest that the site of reaction with PGA on the protein chain may become saturated with PGA at the 10% level.
Edible/biodegradable wheat gluten (WG), soy protein (SP), carrageenan (CA) and chitosan (CH) films and coatings were used on precooked beef patties. After 3 d of refrigerated storage, no difference was found in moisture loss between WG, SP, and CH film-wrapped patties and unpackaged patties (control-A). All coatings were as effective as polyvinyl chloride film (control-B) in reducing moisture loss. CA film decreased moisture loss but not as effective as control-B. WG, SP, and CA coatings and CA film reduced thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and hexanal values compared to control-A. WG-coated patties had lower hexanal values than control-B samples. WG, SP, and CH films were not effective in controlling lipid oxidation.
Edible films of starch‐alginate (SA), starch‐alginate‐stearic acid (SAS), SA‐tocopherol, SAS‐tocopherol, tocopherol‐coated SA film, and tocopherol‐coated SAS film were evaluated for their effectiveness in maintaining quality of precooked beef patties stored at 4 °C. Patty weight loss, moisture loss, 2‐thiobarbituric acid‐reactive substances value, the formation of hexanal, pentane, and total volatiles of samples differed with film composition. SAS‐based films were more effective (P < 0.05) in controlling moisture loss than lipid oxidation. Tocopherol‐treated films were more effective (P < 0.05) in inhibiting lipid oxidation than were nontocopherol films. Most of the tested edible films were not as effective as polyester vacuum bags in retarding moisture loss and lipid oxidation.
Sensory characteristics and retention of vitamin C, vitamin B , calcium, and magnesium were determined in vegetables cooked by conventional and microwave methods. Fresh broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes and frozen corn and peas were cooked by boiling, steaming, microwave boiling and microwave steaming to equivalent tenderness as measured by a shear press. The sensory analysis of the vegetables cooked by the four methods indicated that some differences existed in color, flavor, texture, and moistness of the vegetables. No one method resulted in vegetables with optimum sensory characteristics. The nutrient retention was highest in foods cooked by microwave steaming, followed by microwave boiling, followed by steaming, and then by boiling. Generally vegetables cooked by microwave techniques retained higher percentages of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances for the nutrients than those cooked by conventional methods.
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