Meta-analysis of the Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Chicken Meat and Meat Product Quality

Overview

Journal Vet World

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2024 Jun 24

PMID 38911085

Authors

Raissha Rizqi Asmarani

Tri Ujilestari

Muhammad Miftakhus Sholikin

Wulandari Wulandari

Ema Damayanti

Muslih Anwar

Siska Aditya

Mohammad Faiz Karimy

Satriyo Krido Wahono

Endy Triyannanto

Danung Nur Adli

Rio Olympias Sujarwanta

Teguh Wahyono

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Abstract

Background And Aim: Irradiation is one of the most effective microbial decontamination treatments for eliminating foodborne pathogens and enhancing chicken meat safety. The effect of gamma irradiation on the overall quality of chicken meat and its products must be observed to provide a comprehensive explanation to the public. This meta-analysis examined the effects of gamma irradiation on the oxidation parameters, microbial activity, physicochemical characteristics, sensory parameters, and nutrient quality of chicken meat and meat products.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a literature search using various search engines (Scopus®, PubMed®, and Google Scholar®) with "irradiation," "gamma," "chicken," and "meat" as keywords. Gamma irradiation treatment was set as a fixed effect, and the difference between experiments was set as a random effect. This study used a mixed-model methodology. After evaluation, we selected 43 articles (86 studies) for inclusion in the database.

Results: Gamma irradiation significantly increased (p < 0.01) thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance levels on days 0, 7, and 14 of storage. Gamma irradiation reduced total aerobic bacteria, coliforms, , yeast, and mold activity (p < 0.01). According to our meta-analysis, 21.75 kGy was the best dose for reducing total aerobic bacteria. On day 0, gamma irradiation did not affect the color parameters (, , ). However, a significant difference (p < 0.01) was noted for and parameters between the control and irradiation treatments at 7 and 14 days. Although irradiation treatment was less consistent in sensory parameters, overall acceptability decreased on days 0, 7, and 14 after storage (p < 0.05). Regarding nutrient composition, gamma irradiation reduced moisture content and free fatty acid (FFA) content (p < 0.05). Although irradiation significantly reduces the microbial population, it increases the oxidation of chicken meat and its products. Irradiation decreases FFA content and overall acceptability, but it does not affect flavor, tenderness, juiciness, or cooking loss.

Conclusion: Gamma irradiation positively reduces the microbial activity in chicken meat and its products but increases the oxidation parameters. Although gamma irradiation does not alter the flavor, tenderness, juiciness, or cooking loss, gamma irradiation can reduce the FFA content and overall acceptability.

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