Shelf-life prediction of chicken nuggets based on the thickness level of composite plastic packaging using accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT) method by the Arrhenius equation approach

Abstract

The packaging of ground chicken meat, known as chicken nuggets, generally experiences a very rapid rate of deterioration caused by microorganisms. To determine the shelf life of chicken nuggets, shelf life measurements are made by accelerating product degradation through environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, gas atmosphere, and light. In this study, the thickness level of composite plastic packaging was tested using the accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT) method with the Arrhenius equation approach. The study looked at the critical period of chicken nuggets packed in 15μm nylon and LLDPE composite plastic packaging with a thickness of 40μm and 50μm stored in an incubator at 45°C for two days, then sensory evaluation once a day and calculated the shelf life, where chicken nuggets were packed in 15μm nylon and LLDPE composite plastic packaging with a thickness of 40μm and 50μm and stored in an incubator with temperature variations of -15, 5 and 25 °C for 25 days, every five days analyzed for moisture content and TPC. The best shelf life of chicken nuggets is found in 50μm thickness composite plastic packaging at a temperature of -15 °C, lasting 136 days.

The Effect of Packaging Type and Storage Time on the Quality Characteristics of Chicken Nugget with Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) Tempeh Flour Substitution

“…The moisture content influences the quality of chicken nuggets. Microorganisms including bacteria, molds, and yeasts more likely to multiply quickly with high moisture content (Rohaya et al, 2024). According to Indonesia National Standard (ISN) No 01-6683-2014, the maximum moisture content in the combination nuggets is 60%, so all chicken nuggets packed in nylon/PE, nylon/PE/PA, and PE/PA have met the ISN requirements because the highest moisture content obtained was 40.68% on the 20 th day of storage.…”

“…Moreover, chicken nuggets with jack bean tempeh flour substitution are a type of perishable food. This may cause the growth of spoilage and pathogenic microbes, thus having a short shelf life (Rohaya et al, 2024). The shelf life of chicken nuggets with jack bean tempeh flour substitution and its quality were affected by the storage conditions.…”