Effect of Oudemansiella raphanipies Powder on Physicochemical and Textural Properties, Water Distribution and Protein Conformation of Lower-Fat Pork Meat Batter

Abstract

The effects of the addition of different amounts (0%, 1%, 2%, 3% and 4%) of Oudemansiella raphanipies powder (ORP) to lower-fat pork batter on its physicochemical, textural and rheological properties, water distribution and protein conformation were evaluated. The results showed that the addition of ORP from 0% to 4% significantly decreased the pH and L* value of pork batter (p < 0.05); however, it also increased the a* value and enhanced the cooking yield of pork batter from 77% to 92%. Pork batter with 1–2% ORP added had an improved texture profile and a higher storage modulus (G’), but the addition of 3–4% ORP resulted in an inferior texture of pork batter and G’. LF-NMR showed that the addition of ORP significantly increased the peak area ratio of immobile water and reduced the peak area ratio of free water (p < 0.05). ORP significantly affected protein secondary structure of pork batter. The α-helix content of pork batter with 1–2% ORP decreased and β-sheet content increased. Overall, the addition level of 1–2% ORP effectively improved the texture and water holding capacity of lower-fat emulsified sausage and provides a new reference for developing nutritional meat products.