Thiol oxidation and protein cross-link formation during chill storage of pork patties added essential oil of oregano, rosemary, or garlic

Gema Nieto, Sisse Jongberg, Mogens Larsen Andersen, Leif Horsfelt Skibsted

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Abstract

The effect of two levels (0.05% and 0.4%) of essential oil of rosemary, oregano, or garlic on protein oxidation in pork patties was studied during storage under modified atmosphere (MAP: 70% O2: 20% CO2: 10% N2) or under aerobic conditions (AE) at 4°C. The oxidative stability of the meat proteins was evaluated as loss of thiols for up to 9days of storage, and as formation of myosin cross-links analyzed by SDS-PAGE after 12days of storage. Protein thiols were lost during storage to yield myosin disulfide cross-links. Essential oils of rosemary and oregano were found to retard the loss of thiols otherwise resulting in myosin cross-links. Garlic essential oil, on the contrary, was found to promote protein oxidation, as seen by an extreme loss in thiol groups, and elevated myosin cross-link formation compared to control.

Original languageEnglish
JournalMeat Science
Volume95
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)177-184
Number of pages8
ISSN0309-1740
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2013

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