본 연구에서는 거세방법에 따른 한우의 안심살(M. psoas major), 꽃등심살(M. longissimus thoracis) 및 우둔살(M. semimembranous)의 육질특 성과 지방산 조성을 조사하였다. 공시시료는 송아지가 7개월령에 도달하면, 외과적 수술방법을 통해 한쪽 고환을 제거한 반거세 한우(half-castration; HC) 9두와 양쪽 모두 제거한 완전거세 한우(complete-castration; CC) 8두를 이용하였다. 거세된 송아지는 24-26개월까지 동일한 조건에서 사육한 후 도축하고 3개 부위(안심살, 꽃등심살, 우둔살)를 채취하여 육질 분석하였다. 거세방법에 따른 그룹 간 지방함량은 HC 그룹이 2.97~11.06%로 CC 그룹보다 낮은 함량을 나타내었으며, 수분함량은 HC 그룹이 65.39~70.90%로 CC 그룹보다 높은 함량을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 3개 근육의 pH는 5.47~5.54 범위였으며, pH와 보수력은 거세방법에 따른 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다(p>0.05). 육색은 L*값과 a*값에서 HC가 CC보다 낮게 나타났다(p<0.05). 가열감량과 전단력은 HC 그룹의 꽃등심살이 CC 그룹보다 높은 값을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 지방산 조성은 palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, vaccenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linoleneic acid와 PUFA, n6에서 HC와 CC 그룹 간 유의적 차이가 나타났다(p<0.05). 특히, 지방산 조성에서 HC 그룹과 CC 그룹 모두 oleic acid가 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 따라서 거세 방법은 한우육의 근육 내 지방, 육색, 연도와 같은 이화학적 특성과 지방산 조성에 영향을 미칠 수 있다고 사료된다.

The present study was undertaken to investigate the quality characteristics of Korean Woori black pig (KWP) bellies and loins by different slaughter weight (SW) groups. The loin and belly samples collected from KWPs with different body weights (50, 75, 90, 105, and 120 kg) at 24 h post-mortem were used in the present investigation. The samples were analyzed for quality traits, fatty acid profiles, and volatile flavor compounds. Results showed that the fat content of the loin (8.64%) and belly samples (46.78%) was significantly higher in the 120 kg SW group compared to those of other SW groups (p<0.05). However, a lower protein content (12.20-12.67%) was found in the belly cuts of the heavier SW groups (105-120 kg) compared to those of the lighter SW groups (p<0.05). The lowest cooking loss (24.34%) was found in the loin cuts of the 120 kg SW group (p<0.05). Both the loin and belly cuts were observed to be redder in color with increasing SW (p<0.05). Higher oleic acid (C18:1, n9) and total monounsaturated fatty acid content and lower linolenic acid(C18:3, n3) and total polyunsaturated fatty acid content were observed in both cuts of the 120 kg SW group (p<0.05). Out of the flavor compounds identified, 11 and 17 compounds in the loin and belly, respectively, were associated with the SW. An increase in the SW resulted in increased concentrations of C18:1n9- and amino acid-derived flavor compounds. Overall, the meat samples of the heavier SW groups (120 kg) exhibited better quality and higher concentrations of volatile compounds associated with pleasant flavors. However, the meat of the 120 kg SW group also contained a much higher fat level (8.64 and 46.78% in the loin and belly, respectively) that may result in high trimming loss and hence a high rejection risk by consumers.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of gender on meat quality traits and sensory characteristics of pork loin. A total of 90 pork carcasses (180 days old, 45 barrows and 45 gilts, each gender group was consisted of fifteen 1+, 1 and 2 carcass grades) were selected and loin cuts were excised to investigate meat quality, electronic tongue measures and sensory panel test. There were significant differences in drip loss (1.66% vs 1.21%), released water (12.19% vs 10.68%) and cooking loss (23.67% vs 21.04%) between loins from barrow and gilt (p<0.05). However, no significant differences in meat color (CIE L* a* b*) and shear force were observed between gender groups (p>0.05). Umami and richness values of barrow were significantly higher than those of gilt, while barrow had significantly lower sourness value compared to gilt (p<0.05). On the sensory evaluation, barrow scored higher in flavor, juiciness and tenderness both, and as a result, barrow (5.51 points) also scored significantly higher than gilt (4.86 points). These results suggest that the umami intensity and sensory taste of barrow loin are superior to gilt loin due to its high water-holding capacity.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects by supplementing concentrates during the late fattening phase in TMR (total mixed ration) feeding of Korean steer on the performance, carcass traits, physico-chemical characteristics and sensory test of the longissimus dorsi muscle. Eight Korean steers (24 months of age) averaging 604 kg in body weight were fed the TMR (Control) or the TMR supplemented with concentrates (TMR+conc.) until 30 months of age, then they were slaughtered. Steers fed the TMR supplemented with concentrates had a higher (p<0.05) intakes of dry matter and TDN (total digestible nutrient), carcass weight and marbling score compared to those fed TMR only, but carcass grade did not differ (p>0.05) between treatments. Amino acid concentration of the longissimus dorsi muscle did not differ between treatments, However, the highest concentrations were for glutamic acid and lowest for cystine; further, and the content of essential amino acids was highest for lysine, leucine, threonine, arginine, and isoleucine in that order. Cis-oleic acid and arachidonic acid of fatty acids in the longissimus dorsi muscle were higher (p<0.05) in the control condition compared to TMR+conc. The contents of oleic acids, palmitic acid, stearic acid constituted about 88% of the total fatty acids. Although the physico-chemical characteristics of the longissimus dorsi muscle did not significantly differ between treatments (p>0.05), but the sensory test results were lower for the TMR+conc. condition. These results suggest that supplementing concentrates during the late fattening phase of Korean steers resulted in increasing the carcass weight and marbling score. However, the cis-oleic acid content of the longissimus dorsi muscle was decreased as a result of supplementing concentrates, which could affect negatively in meat sensory evaluation.

The objective of this study was to develop a palatability index for evaluating taste quality of pork through correlation and causality between fatty acids and taste related factors. Results of analysis of the components and taste evaluation among varieties showed that the taste quality of Duroc pork was the best. A correlation was found between fatty acids and taste evaluation factors. Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and oleic acid increased the sweetness and savory taste, the preferred flavors, while sourness and bitterness, the non-preferred flavors, decreased, and thus positively affecting the taste. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been shown to have a negative effect on taste by decreasing their preferred taste while increasing their non-preferred taste. In addition, multiple regression between fatty acid and five taste factors showed that stearic acid and oleic acid increased the sweetness and savory taste, while myristic acid decreased the bitterness. Linolenic acid was found to be negatively affecting the taste by increasing non-preferred flavors. In conclusion, SFAs, oleic acid and linolenic acid were found to be the major factors affecting the taste of pork. Therefore, the results of this study can be used as an index to produce delicious pork for pig producers as well as help consumers to trust and purchase high quality domestic pork.

The impregnation of solid foods into the surrounding hypotonic or hypertonic solution was explored as a method to infuse NaCl in pork loin cube without altering its matrix. Mass transfer kinetics using a diffusive model as the mathematical model for moisture gain/loss and salt gain and the resulting textural properties were studied for the surrounding solutions of NaCl 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 and 15% (w/w). It was possible to access the effects of brine concentration on the direction of the resulting water flow, quantify water and salt transfer, and confirm tenderization effect by salt infusion. For brine concentrations up to 10% it was verified that meat samples gained water, while for processes with 15% concentration, pork loin cubes lost water. The effective diffusion coefficients of salt ranged from 2.43×10-9 to 3.53×10-9 m2/s, while for the values of water ranged from 1.22×10-9 to 1.88×10-9 m2/s. The diffusive model was able to represent well salt gain rates using a single parameter, i.e. an effective diffusion coefficient of salt through the meat. However, it was not possible to find a characteristic effective diffusion coefficient for water transfer. Within the range of experimental conditions studied, salt-impregnated samples by 5% (w/w) brine were shown with minimum hardness, chewiness and shear force.

본 실험은 제주산마의 개별 사양과 군집 사양이 생산성, 생리적 특성 그리고 말고기 등심근 부위의 특성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 알아보았다. 시험축은 44개월 이상의 제주산마 16두를 공시하였으며, 처리구는 개별 사양 8두, 군집 사양 8두로 나누어 실험을 진행하였다. 농후사료는 체중의 2.5%를 1일 4회에 나누어 급여하였으며 조사료와 물은 무제한 급여하였다. 총 농후사료 섭취량은 개별 사양은 1,358.49kg 군집 사양은 1,309.34kg이었다. 농후사료 일일 평균 섭취량은 개별 사양, 군집 사양에서 각각 16.56kg, 15.96kg으로 유의적인 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 총 증체량은 개별 사양 시 66.00kg이었고 군집 사양 시 53.37kg이었으며, 일일 증체량은 개별 사양과 군집 사양에서 각각 0.79kg 0.64kg이었다. 개별 사양이 군집 사양보다 총 증체량과 일일 증체량에서 높은 수치를 나타냈지만 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다(p>0.05). 말의 생리적 이상을 확인할 수 있는 지표인 직장온도는 개별 사양이 군집 사양보다 높은 수치를 나타냈지만 처리구간 유의적인 차이도 나타나지 않았다(p>0.05). 장내 pH는 개별 사양과 군집 사양 처리구 모두에서 정상 범위보다 낮은 경향을 나타냈으며 12주차에는 군집 사양에서 개별 사양보다 유의적으로 낮은 수치를 나타냈지만(p<0.05), 산통 증상은 나타나지 않았다. 등심근 내 일반 성분에서 단백질과 조회분은 처리구별로 차이가 나타나지 않았으나(p>0.05) 지방 함량은 개별 사양에서 7.83%, 군집 사양에서 5.65%를 나타내어 개별 사양 시 등심근 내 지방 함량이 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이를 통해 개별 사양이 군집 사양보다 비육 효과가 우수함을 확인할 수 있었다. 그 외 등심근의 관능 특성과 육색 특성은 처리에 따른 차이를 보이지 않았다. 말의 개별 사양 시 산통 지표로 알려진 장내 pH 수치가 군집 사양보다 정상 수치에 가깝고 등심근 내 지방 함량도 개별 사양이 우수하게 나타나 제주산마 비육시 개별 사양 형태로 농후사료 2.5%의 급여하는 것이 제주산마의 비육 방법으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

This study was conducted to investigate the quality characteristics, anti-oxidation activity and di-peptide (anserine, carnosine) contents of marinated pork loin from Korean native black pig (KNBP) and crossbred of Landrace×Yorkshire×Durock (LYD) by addition of fruits (pineapple and gold kiwi). Sliced pork loin (13~15 mm) was marinated in three different treatments: 1) no fruits addition, 2) with seasoning and pineapple for 5 h, 3) with seasoning and kiwi for 5 h. Addition of fruits significantly decreased pH, hardness and chewiness of marinated KNBP and LYD pork loin. Anti-oxidation activity in pork were significantly increased by addition of fruits. Especially, addition of gold kiwi in the pork loin marinated for 5 h showed the highest anti-oxidation activity and carnosine contents. Also, it showed the highest score in the sensory characteristics (juiciness and tenderness). These results suggested that the pork loin marinated with gold kiwi for 5 h could be one of the solutions to enhance quality characteristics of marinated KNBP and LYD.

본 연구는 포장방법(함기, 진공포장)과 저장온도(4, 10℃)가 등심햄의 저장성에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 미생물과 화학적 변질을 바탕으로 유통기한을 설정하기 위해 수행되었다. 등심햄을 포장방법과 저장온도 각각 두 가지로 28일간 저장하며 이화학적 특성과 항산화 활성 그리고 미생물 변화를 평가 하였다. 저장기간 동안 pH와 색도 항목에서 포장방법이나 저장온도에 따른 효과가 나타나지 않았다. 부패의 한계를 나타내는 지표는 총균수가 6log CFU/g에 도달하는 기간과 이에 상응하는 TBA값은 0.25mg of MDA/kg, VBN 은 10mg% 그리고 POV 값은 110meq/kg이었다. 이 주요 네 가지 항목의 평균 저장기간은 4℃ 함기 29일, 4℃ 진공 39일, 10℃ 함기 21일, 10℃ 진공 23일이었다. 따라서 4℃ 진공 포장이 다른 조합에 비해 저장성을 증진시켰다. 또한 지방산패도(TBA)와 단백질 변패도(VBN)에 있어서는 포장방법보다는 저장온도가 더 영향을 미쳐 저장성을 증진시키는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 냉장저장 동안 등심햄의 유통기한을 설정하는데 TPC, TBA, VBN 그리고 POV가 좋은 지표가 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

Korean organic Hanwoo was compared to imported beefs from the America and Australia on the quality characteristics and antioxidant activities. Crude lipid content was significantly higher in Hanwoo. Marbling of Hanwoo has been recognized as well among the comparison groups. Cooking loss of Hanwoo was significantly lower than imported beefs, and its water holding capacity was significantly higher. After cooking, share force was significantly lower in Hanwoo than imported beefs. Contents of total composition amino acid were lower in Hanwoo than imported beefs, but ratio of essential amino acid was higher in Hanwoo. In Hanwoo, contents of saturated fatty acid(SFA) were lower, and poly unsaturated fatty acid(PUFA) content was significantly higher than imported beefs. Especially, oleic acid content was ranged 53.95~ 56.05% in all tested beef samples, and its content was the highest in Hanwoo. Hanwoo was higher than imported beefs in MUFA/SFA ratio, but it was lower in PUFA/SFA ratio. Lipid peroxide content was significantly lower in Hanwoo than imported beefs during their storage for 21 days at 4°C. Contents of total phenolic and flavonoid were not significantly different among the comparison groups. Activities of DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging in Hanwoo was significantly higher than American beef, but not significantly different from Australian beef. Therefore, the quality and antioxidant activity of Hanwoo beef are thought to be more dependent on the MUFA than phenolic compounds.

This study investigated the quality change of strip loin from hanwoo with quality grade 2 produced by dry aging, and compared the quality of dry-aged strip loin with that of strip loin from hanwoo with quality grade 1+. Hanwoo strip loins with quality grade 1+ (SL1) and 2 (SL2) after a day of slaughter and dry-aged strip loin (DSL2) aged for 21 days at 2℃ with 85% humidity were obtained from local markets. The proximate composition, pH, cooking loss, lipid oxidation, instrumental color (CIE L*, a* and b* value) and sensory properties of the strip loins were measured. DSL2 contained low moisture and high protein contents compared with SL2, and low fat, high protein, and high ash contents compared with SL1 (p<0.05). The pH and cooking loss were higher and lower, respectively, in DSL2 compared to SL2 (p<0.05). SL1 had a higher pH than DSL2 (p<0.05). However, the cooking loss was not different between SL1 and DSL2. The TBARS value was the highest in DSL2 and the lowest in SL2 (p<0.05). DSL2 had higher L* and b* value compared with SL2 (p<0.05). There were no significant differences of L*, a* and b* values between DSL2 and SL1. Sensory properties such as the color, flavor, taste, texture, and acceptability of DSL2 were higher than those of SL2 (p<0.05). There was no significant different in all sensory properties between DSL2 and SL1. According to the results, dry aging can improve the nutritional and sensorial quality of strip loin with quality grade 2 to quality comparable to quality grade 1+.

본 연구는 도포공정(battering)시 다양한 검류의 첨가가 돈육 등심 돈가스의 이화학적 특성 및 관능적 특성에 미치는 영향에 대해 알아보고자 실시하였다. 일반적인 도포공정에 사용되는 밀가루를 대조구로 설정하였으며, 밀가루와 구아검(guar gum)을 혼합한 T1, 밀가루와 잔탄검(xanthan gum)을 혼합한 T2, 밀가루와 아라비아검(gum arabic)을 혼합한 T3 및 밀가루와 로커스트빈검(locust bean gum)을 혼합한 T4로 설정하였다. 조리는 대두유를 사용하여 튀김유조로 170℃에서 3분간 실시하였다. 일반성분 분석 결과, 수분함량, 조지방 및 조회분 함량은 처리구들 간 차이가 없었으나, 대조구에 비해 처리구에서 낮은 단백질 함량을 나타내었다(P<0.05). 또한 다양한 검류의 사용은 칼로리 함량을 떨어뜨리는 것으로 나타났다. 밀가루만 사용한 대조구에 비해 검류의 사용은 돈가스의 pH 증가뿐만 아니라, 가열수율을 향상시켰다. 특히 잔탄검을 혼합 첨가한 T2에서 가장 높은 가열수율을 나타내었다(P<0.05). 또한 검류의 첨가는 조리 후 제품 색에 있어 높은 명도 값을 나타내었다(P<0.05). 이러한 결과는 관능평가로 이어져 모든 처리구에서 대조구에 비해 낮은 육색 선호도를 나타내었다(P<0.05). 그러나 향, 바삭함, 기름진 정도 및 전체적인 기호도에서 대조구와 유의적인 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 따라서 돈육 돈가스 제조 시 도포공정에 검류를 첨가할 경우 지방함량 및 칼로리 감소 가능성, 황색도 및 조직감에서 우수한 결과를 보여 돈가스의 품질이 보다 개선된 제품을 제조할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구의 목적은 한우사료 내 아마씨앗의 급여가 등심 내 오메가 6와 3 지방산 비율(n-6/n-3) 감소효과 및 n-6/n-3 균형 한우고기를 섭취한 사람의 혈액 중 LDL-C 감소효과를 조사하는 것이었다. 단계별로 거세한우 20마리를 이용하여 대조군과 아마씨앗을 함유하는 n-3 처리구로 각각 10마리씩 나누어 완전임의 배치하였다. n-3 사료군은 대조군과 비교할 때 혈액 및 등심 내 n-6/n-3가 4:1이하로 감소하였으며 단일불포화지방산으로써 올레인산은 52.79%까지 증가하였다. 임상실험자의 70% 이상에서 나타난 균형 한우고기를 섭취한 그룹의 중성지방, 총콜레스테롤 및 LDL-C은 각각 25.35, 5.22, 17.59% 감소하였고 수입 쇠고기는 9.05, 8.21, 21.70% 증가하였으나 일반한우는 큰 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 균형 한우고기를 섭취한 그룹의 HDL-C는 6.07% 증가하였으나 수입 쇠고기와 일반한우는 각각 14.46, 11.46% 감소하였다. 혈당은 균형 한우고기와 일반 한우고기가 각각 6.42, 11.82% 감소하였으나 수입 쇠고기는 15.19% 증가하였다.

본 연구는 염지공정에 사용되는 대표적인 염지제 종류를 각각 또는 혼합 처리한 돈육 등심의 품질 특성을 확인하고, 육제품 특성에 영향하는 각 염지제의 특성을 확인코자 실시하였다. 본 실험의 원료육은 돈육 등심을 이용하여 염지제를 첨가하지 않은 대조구(C)와 소금 5%(T1), 인산염 5%(T2), 탄산수소나트륨 3%(T3), 소금 5% + 인산염 5%(T4), 소금 5% + 탄산수소나트륨 3%(T5) 및 인산염 5% + 탄산수소나트륨 3%(T6) 등 원료육 중량의 10%를 기준으로 처리구를 설정하였다. 주입된 처리구들은 준비된 폴리백에 보관 후 24시간 동안 4℃에 냉장보관 하였다. pH 측정 결과, 5.44-6.04의 범위를 보였으며, 소금 염지 처리구(T1)을 제외한 모든 처리구에서 대조구보다 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 육즙감량(%)은 대조구에서 다른 처리구들에 비해 높게 나타났으며(p<0.05), 보수력(%) 또한 처리구에서 대조구에 비해 높은 경향을 보이며 T1과 T3 처리구에서 가장 높은 보수력을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 단백질 용해성의 총단백질 및 근원 섬유단백질 농도는 모든 처리구에서 높은 용해성을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 결과적으로 염지제의 종류 및 이의 혼합 처리에 따른 돈육 등심의 이화학적 특성에 뚜렷한 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 염지제의 처리는 근육의 pH 상승과 육즙 손실의 감소, 보수력 및 단백질 용해성을 증가시켜 육제품의 품질특성에 기여할 것으로 판단된다.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the changes of water-soluble flavor precursors in loin and top round from Hanwoo (Korean cattle) beef during aging at 2℃ for 14 days. The glycogen, glucose and lactate contents were not significantly influenced by beef parts and aging. Among nucleotide-related compounds, inosine 5'-phosphate (IMP) and inosine contents were significantly (p<0.05) lower in loin compared with top round but hypoxanthine content was not significantly different between beef parts. Moreover, during aging, IMP content significantly (p<0.05) decreased while inosine and hypoxanthine contents significantly (p<0.05) increased. It is concluded that aging highly affected the nucleotide-related compounds among water-soluble flavor precursors in loin and top round from Hanwoo.