A preliminary investigation on the effects of a hot water shrink tunnel and chill tank following vacuum packaging on commercial pork quality and bacteria growth

This research focused on establishing the effects of a hot water shrink tunnel and chill tank following vacuum packaging on pork quality and bacteria growth. These preliminary results showed advantages in water-holding capacity (as assessed with purge loss), yet minimal effects on bacterial growth o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian journal of animal science 2018-12, Vol.98 (4), p.893-897
Hauptverfasser: Vargas, H., Bohrer, B.M.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This research focused on establishing the effects of a hot water shrink tunnel and chill tank following vacuum packaging on pork quality and bacteria growth. These preliminary results showed advantages in water-holding capacity (as assessed with purge loss), yet minimal effects on bacterial growth of pork products when using a hot water shrink tunnel and chill tank following vacuum packaging.
ISSN:0008-3984
1918-1825
DOI:10.1139/cjas-2017-0151