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MacDonald Cluff, H. Steyn, I. Kobane, P. Zacharia, C. Bothma, C. Hugo & A. Hugo

21st SAAFoST BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION

6 – 9 September 2015, Tsogo Sun Elangeni Maharani Complex, Durban, South Africa

THE EFFECT OF SODIUM REDUCTION ON THE CHEMICAL, MICROBIAL AND SENSORY

QUALITY OF PROMINENT SOUTH AFRICAN PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS

Food Science Division,

Department of Microbial, Biochemical and Food Biotechnology

PRESENTATION LAYOUT

Introduction

Research Question

Aim

Materials and Methods

Results and Discussion

Conclusions

Acknowledgements

INTRODUCTION…

Processed foods with high salt levels = potential heath threat

Hypertension in individuals,

↑ Prevalence of hypertension directly correlatable to Na intake

Local study by Charlton et al. (2005):

• Only 23% of South Africans urinary Na below 2400mg/day

• NaCl equivalent to ± 6g/day

• Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium intake very low!

Institute of Medicine, 2004; Charlton et al., 2005; Kearney et al., 2007; WHO, 2007; Androqué & Madidas, 2008; Doyle, 2008

…INTRODUCTION…

Discretionary salt use – important contributor in South Africa

• 33 – 46 % of all Na consumed vs. 5 -10 % in NA / EU

• Significant problem on its own

Prevention of non-fatal strokes = R 300 million per annum!!!

Department of Health wants:

• ↓ 8 – 10 g/day to ≤ 5 g/day

• Regulations published (2012; updated 2013) to limit Na in certain foodstuffs

Mattes & Donelly, 1991; Charlton et al., 2005; Bertram et al., 2012

INTRODUCTION…

Elimination not straight-forward:

– SODIUM CHLORIDE IS: Preservative

Nutrient source

Colour enhancer

Flavour enhancer

Texture enhancer

Binder

Bulking agent

etc.

Desmond, 2006; Searby, 2006; Dötsch et al., 2009

INTRODUCTION…

Elimination not straight-forward:

– SODIUM CHLORIDE IS: Preservative

Nutrient source

Colour enhancer

Flavour enhancer

Texture enhancer

Binder

Bulking agent

etc.

CHEAP!!!!

Desmond, 2006; Searby, 2006; Dötsch et al., 2009

INTRODUCTION…

Elimination not straight-forward:

– SODIUM CHLORIDE IS: Preservative

Nutrient source

Colour enhancer

Flavour enhancer

Texture enhancer

Binder

Bulking agent

etc.

CHEAP!!!! Consumers & retailers uncomfortable with new ingredient names and

E-numbers

Desmond, 2006; Searby, 2006; Dötsch et al., 2009

RESEARCH QUESTION

Reductions in total sodium content

Use of salt / sodium replacers

Possible aversion to their use

Question:

Could intermediate added salt levels, in compliance with the

regulations (@ 2016 & 2019 limits) alone, be sufficient in

maintaining the quality and stability of three types of

processed meat products ?

To determine the effect of using the sodium limits set out in the

regulations* as intermediate Na levels compared to positive (normal Na

level) and negative (no added Na from NaCl) controls on the microbial,

chemical and sensory quality of:

1. Bangers as comminuted and non-heat treated meat products

2. Bacon as a whole muscle, cured and non-heat treated meat products

3. Polony as emulsion and heat-treated meat products

High volume and available to most consumers

AIM

SANS 885:2011; *Government Gazette 11 July 2012; *Government Gazette 20 March 2013

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Positive Control 2016 Target 2019 Target Negative Control

BANGERS

2 % NaCl 1.5 % NaCl 1 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

980 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600mg Na/100g 200mg Na/100g*

POLONY

2.5 % NaCl 1.84 % NaCl 1.33 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1110 mg Na/100g 850 mg Na/100g 650 mg Na/100g 126 mg Na/100g*

FORMULATIONS: SODIUM AS ADDED SODIUM CHLORIDE

*inherent Na contributed by other components in the formulations

BACON (@ 20% pump)

2.5 % NaCl 1.66 % NaCl 0.83 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1200 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600 mg Na/100g 210 mg Na/100g*

Positive Control 2016 Target 2019 Target Negative Control

BANGERS

2 % NaCl 1.5 % NaCl 1 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

980 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600mg Na/100g 200mg Na/100g*

POLONY

2.5 % NaCl 1.84 % NaCl 1.33 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1110 mg Na/100g 850 mg Na/100g 650 mg Na/100g 126 mg Na/100g*

FORMULATIONS: SODIUM AS ADDED SODIUM CHLORIDE

BACON (@ 20% pump)

2.5 % NaCl 1.66 % NaCl 0.83 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1200 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600 mg Na/100g 210 mg Na/100g*

*inherent Na contributed by other components in the formulations

Positive Control 2016 Target 2019 Target Negative Control

BANGERS

2 % NaCl 1.5 % NaCl 1 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

980 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600mg Na/100g 200mg Na/100g*

POLONY

2.5 % NaCl 1.84 % NaCl 1.33 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1110 mg Na/100g 850 mg Na/100g 650 mg Na/100g 126 mg Na/100g*

FORMULATIONS: SODIUM AS ADDED SODIUM CHLORIDE

BACON (@ 20% pump)

2.5 % NaCl 1.66 % NaCl 0.83 % NaCl 0 % NaCl

1200 mg Na/100g 800 mg Na/100g 600 mg Na/100g 210 mg Na/100g*

Theoretical values!

*inherent Na contributed by other components in the formulations

METHODS OF ANALYSIS

(Method 935.47, AOAC 1990; Parker & Pearl, 1982; Harrigan, 1998; Ke et al., 2006)

Microbial: • Total Bacterial

• Coliforms & Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Yeasts & Moulds

Chemical: • pH

• aw

• Moisture content

• TBARS (secondary lipid oxidation)

• Salt content (Volhard titration)

• Sodium content (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy)

Physical: Banger & Bacon Polony

Colour – redness (a*) Warner-Braztler Shear Force

Yield & losses

SENSORY ANALYSIS

Bangers

75 Member consumer panel

Nine-point hedonic scale

Dislike extremely

Dislike very much

Dislike moderately

Dislike slightly

Neither like nor dislike

Like slightly Like moderately

Like very much

Like extremely

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Taste Texture Saltiness Overall liking

Polonies Bacon

Moretti et al., 2004; Herrero et al., 2007; Todorov et al., 2007; Del Nobile et al., 2009; Spaziani et al., 2009;

Ruiz et al., 2010; Van Schalkwyk et al., 2011

2 % 1.5 % 1 %

and 0% added NaCl

2.5 % 1.84 % 1.33 %

and 0 % added NaCl

2 % 1.66 % 0.83 %

and 0% added NaCl

Each meat product type:

• 4 Treatments per replicate (Positive Control, 2016 target, 2019 target, Negative Control)

• 3 Replicates for microbial, chemical and physical analyses

• 4th Replicate for sensory analysis

• Sampling intervals: Bangers → Day 0, 3, 6 & 9 (fresh)

Day 0, Month 3 & 6 (frozen)

Bacon → Day 0, 15 & 30

Polony → Day 0, Month 3 & 6

Analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine differences between different

treatments

Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison test used to identify differences between

treatment means (α=0.05)

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Number Cruncher Statistical System, 2007

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

PRODUCT SALT CONTENT RESULTS COMPARED TO POSITIVE CONTROL

Microbial counts pH aw Lipid stability

BANGERS 1.5 % NaCl

(2016) = = = = / =

1 % NaCl

(2019) = = = = / =

BACON 1.66 % NaCl

(2016) = = = =

0.83 % NaCl

(2019) = ≠ ↓ ≠ ↑ ≠ ↑

POLONY 1.84 % NaCl

(2016) = = = =

1.33 % NaCl

(2019) = = ≠ ↑ =

= → Not significantly different from positive control

≠ → Significantly different from positive control

↑ → Increased

↓ → Decreased

SODIUM CONTENT

BANGER

Treatment 0 % NaCl 1 % NaCl 1.5 % NaCl 2 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 203.36 mg/100g 596.10 mg/100g 792.47 mg/100g 988.84 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 140.32 ± 31.86a 493.68 ± 9.04b 610.82 ± 193.02c 853.45 ± 25.36d

SODIUM CONTENT

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

p < 0.001

BACON

Treatment 0 % NaCl 0.83 % NaCl 1.66 % NaCl 2.5 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 210.15 mg/100g 536.59 mg/100g 863.03 mg/100g 1193.40 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 190.83 ± 62.93a 399.50 ± 81.79b 662.83 ± 116.25c 980.83 ± 143.94d

POLONY

Treatment 0 % NaCl 1.33 % NaCl 1.84 % NaCl 2.5 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 126.52 mg/100g 649.69 mg/100g 850.32 mg/100g 1109.94 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 166.42 ± 15.94a 575.08 ± 54.84b 773.33 ± 59.29c 910.83 ± 85.44d

BANGER

Treatment 0 % NaCl 1 % NaCl 1.5 % NaCl 2 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 203.36 mg/100g 596.10 mg/100g 792.47 mg/100g 988.84 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 140.32 ± 31.86a 493.68 ± 9.04b 610.82 ± 193.02c 853.45 ± 25.36d

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

SODIUM CONTENT

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

p < 0.001

BACON

Treatment 0 % NaCl 0.83 % NaCl 1.66 % NaCl 2.5 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 210.15 mg/100g 536.59 mg/100g 863.03 mg/100g 1193.40 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 190.83 ± 62.93a 399.50 ± 81.79b 662.83 ± 116.25c 980.83 ± 143.94d

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

POLONY

Treatment 0 % NaCl 1.33 % NaCl 1.84 % NaCl 2.5 % NaCl

Estimated Na Content 126.52 mg/100g 649.69 mg/100g 850.32 mg/100g 1109.94 mg/100g

Actual Na Content 166.42 ± 15.94a 575.08 ± 54.84b 773.33 ± 59.29c 910.83 ± 85.44d

↓ ↑ ↑ ↑

YIELDS AND LOSSES:

BANGERS & BACON

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Water binding and water holding capacity not greatly reduced!

Treatment 0 % Salt 1 % Salt 1.5 % Salt 2 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Refrigeration loss* 3.83 ± 0.28a 1.92 ± 0.14b 1.57 ± 0.07c 1.57 ± 0.29bc

p < 0.001

% Thaw loss* 1.84 ± 0.26a 0.76 ± 0.10b 0.74 ± 0.07b 0.61 ± 0.07b

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss* 12.26 ± 1.20a 8.32 ± 0.51b 7.07 ± 0.73c 7.76 ± 0.71bc

p < 0.001

% Total loss* 13.88 ± 1.10a 9.02 ± 0.50b 7.76 ± 0.75c 8.32 ± 0.74bc

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 12

BANGERS:

REFRIGERATION, THAW, COOKING & TOTAL LOSSES

Water binding and water holding capacity not greatly reduced!

25 % reduction resulted in lowest cooking loss!

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

Treatment 0 % Salt 0.83 % Salt 1.66 % Salt 2.50 % Salt

Sign. Level

% Yield on raw* 112.45 ± 2.63a 115.65 ± 1.87b 114.35 ± 0.68ab 115.02 ± 2.02ab

p = 0.031

% Shrink after smoking* 6.29 ± 2.19b 3.63 ± 1.56a 4.71 ± 0.57ab 4.15 ± 1.68ab

p < 0.001

% Refrigeration loss** 11.18 ± 2.37c 3.63 ± 0.55b 0.75 ± 0.27a 0.66 ± 0.49a

p < 0.001

% Cooking loss** 42.24 ± 0.78b 40.16 ± 2.58b 39.71 ± 4.50b 32.92 ± 1.53a

p < 0.001

% Total loss** 48.70 ± 1.53c 42.33 ± 2.42b 40.16 ± 4.57b 33.37 ± 1.64a

p < 0.001

Means with different superscripts in the same row differ significantly

*n = 3

**n = 6

BACON:

YIELD, SHRINKAGE, REFRIGERATION & COOKING LOSSES

SENSORY ANALYSIS

SENSORY ANALYSIS: BANGERS

p < 0.001 for all four attributes

n = 75

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8Taste

Texture

Saltiness

Overall liking

0 % NaCl

1 % NaCl

1.5 % NaCl

2 % NaCl

(p < 0.001)

SENSORY ANALYSIS: BACON

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8Taste

Saltiness

Texture

Overall liking

0 % NaCl

0.83 % NaCl

1.66 % NaCl

2.50 % NaCl

(p < 0.001)

p < 0.001 for all four attributes

n = 75

SENSORY ANALYSIS: POLONY

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8Taste

Saltiness

Texture

Overall liking

0 % NaCl

1.33 % NaCl

1.84 % NaCl

2.5 % NaCl

n = 75

p < 0.001 for all four attributes

n = 75

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:

COLOUR AND TEXTURE

BANGERS:REDNESS STABILITY

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

0 3 6 9

Re

dn

ess (

a*)

co

ord

ina

te

Day

0 % NaCl

1 % NaCl

1.5 % NaCl

2 % NaCl

NS

NS = Not significant

n = 24

BACON:REDNESS STABILITY

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

Day 0 Day 15 Day 30

Re

dn

ess (

a*)

co

ord

ina

te

0 % NaCl

0.83 % NaCl

1.66 % NaCl

2.50 % NaCl

p < 0.001

a

a a

b b

b

b b b

ab

bc c

Means with different superscripts on the same day differ significantly

n = 24

POLONY: SHEAR FORCE AS FIRMNESS

Means with different superscripts on the same month differ significantly

n = 72

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

0.50

0 Months 3 Months 6 Months

kg

f

0 % NaCl

1.33 % NaCl

1.84 % NaCl

2.50 % NaCl

n = 72

bc

ab

a

a

a b

b b

b

bc c

c

p < 0.001 p < 0.05 p < 0.05

CONCLUSIONS

Salt / sodium content significantly reduced

Meet first reduction target (2016) without replacement

Depending on the type of product!

Jump to 2019 limits: • large differences,

• may introduce defects

• replacement strategy essential

Consumers did not notice 25-36 % reduction!

Aim for lower equivalent salt level (2.5 % to 2 %)

Adjust replacer-sodium combinations to meet this level:

• Less dependant on possibly costly replacers

• Keep down costs, maintain quality

CONCLUSIONS

Supervisors: Prof. A. Hugo & Prof. C.J. Hugo

Co-workers: Mr. H. Steyn, Ms. I. Kobane & Ms. P. Zacharia

South African Pork Producers Association (SAPPO)

Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)

Meat Industry Trust (MIT-BWC)

National Research Foundation (NRF)

South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST)

DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security (DST-NRF CoE-FS)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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