FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2014, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (6): 214-218.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201406046

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Application of Dandelion Flavonoids Extract in Coatings for Quality Preservation of Chilled Pork

WANG Xiao-ying1,2, LIU Chang-jiao1,2, DUAN Lian-hai3, HUO Yan4   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Grain and Oil Processing of Jilin Province, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun 130062, China;
    2. Branch of Food Engineering, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun 130062, China;
    3. Jilin Alcohol Industry Group Co. Ltd., Changchun 130000, China;
    4. Grain and Oil Inspection Station of Jilin Province, Changchun 130061, China
  • Received:2013-09-03 Revised:2014-03-12 Online:2014-03-25 Published:2014-04-04
  • Contact: Xiao-ying E-mail:vikyliu@126.com

Abstract:

Edible coatings made from chitosan and flavonoid-rich extracts of the whole herb of dandelion were investigated
for their capacity to preserve the quality of chilled pork. The effect of flavonoids from dandelion on the sensory,
physiochemical and microbiological properties of chilled pork was tested. The results showed that by soaking in a mixed
coating solution of dandelion flavonoid extract and chitosan at concentrations of 0.45 mg/L and 2.0 g/100 mL, respectively,
the changes in volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), pH, H2S and total number of bacteria in chilled pork were effectively
controlled during subsequent storage, and the shelf life was extended by 8 days compared with blank control. These
observations prove that the composite natural coating can inhibit microbial growth and prolong the shelf life of chilled pork.

Key words: chilled pork, dandelion, flavonoids, coating preservation

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