Hydrocolloids is a new trend as meat preservative
1 Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2 Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, Egypt.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2022, 09(03), 020–029.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2022.9.3.0055
Publication history:
Received on 05 February 2022; revised on 12 March 2022; accepted on 14 March 2022
Abstract:
Meat eating aids in the absorption of proteins and vital amino acids, as well as vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, vitamin A, zinc, and iron, all of which are required for a balanced diet. This evaluation looked into the many types of hydrocolloids and whether they may be used as a new, safe natural meat preservative. Natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic hydrocolloids are classified according to their origin. Hydrophilic polymers generated from natural sources such as plants, animals, microbes, and seaweeds are known as natural hydrocolloids. Semi-synthetic hydrocolloids, on the other hand, are modifications of naturally formed hydrocolloids, whereas synthetic hydrocolloids are chemically manufactured from petroleum-derived base materials to produce a product with a structure comparable to natural polysaccharides. In recent years, natural hydrocolloids have been widely preferred in the food industry for improving the stability, functionality, quality, safety, nutritional and health benefits of various food products over semi-synthetic and synthetic hydrocolloids due to: Extracted from renewable sources, readily available and easy to handle, Biocompatible, Non-toxic, Capable of physical and chemical modification, Eco-friendly and cost-effective, More acceptance by the general public. According to the study, the growth is a direct outcome of the increased use of hydrocolloids. In the food industry, functional qualities are still the most common application of hydrocolloids.
Keywords:
Seed endosperm gum; Microbial hydrocolloids; Animal hydrocolloids; Natural hydrocolloids; Semi-synthetic hydrocolloids; Synthetic hydrocolloids
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