Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein

To investigate the interaction effects of resting times (0, 6, and 12 h) and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 6 g/kg) on chicken myofibrillar protein (CMP), this study analyzed the changes in solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, rheological behavior, fluorescence, and gel...

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Main Authors: Wan-Li Cheng, Peng-Lei Yao, Xue-Hua Zhang, Yan-Yan Zhao, Sheng-Ming Zhao, Zhuang-Li Kang
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Xue-Hua Zhang
Yan-Yan Zhao
Sheng-Ming Zhao
Zhuang-Li Kang
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description To investigate the interaction effects of resting times (0, 6, and 12 h) and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 6 g/kg) on chicken myofibrillar protein (CMP), this study analyzed the changes in solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, rheological behavior, fluorescence, and gel properties of CMP solutions (60 mg/mL). The results indicated that pH significantly increased with higher NaHCO<sub>3</sub> concentrations and longer resting times. Consequently, solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, apparent viscosity, shear stress, G’ value at 80 °C, hardness, springiness, and cohesiveness all significantly increased, while particle size, turbidity, and whiteness significantly decreased. However, these trends were not observed in samples treated with an amount of 6 g/kg NaHCO<sub>3</sub> and/or a resting time of 12 h. The findings suggest that treatment with 4 g/kg NaHCO<sub>3</sub> and a resting time of 6 h effectively reduced protein aggregation and enhanced solubility. Conversely, excessive NaHCO<sub>3</sub> or prolonged resting times resulted in decreased protein solubility and deteriorated textural properties.
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spelling doaj-art-478b5f96f68b425b8eb0a09686a9a3202025-08-20T02:21:09ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-06-011412212110.3390/foods14122121Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar ProteinWan-Li Cheng0Peng-Lei Yao1Xue-Hua Zhang2Yan-Yan Zhao3Sheng-Ming Zhao4Zhuang-Li Kang5School of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, ChinaSchool of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, ChinaSchool of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, ChinaSchool of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, ChinaSchool of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, ChinaSchool of Tourism and Cuisine, Industrial Engineering Center for Huaiyang Cuisin of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaTo investigate the interaction effects of resting times (0, 6, and 12 h) and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 6 g/kg) on chicken myofibrillar protein (CMP), this study analyzed the changes in solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, rheological behavior, fluorescence, and gel properties of CMP solutions (60 mg/mL). The results indicated that pH significantly increased with higher NaHCO<sub>3</sub> concentrations and longer resting times. Consequently, solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, apparent viscosity, shear stress, G’ value at 80 °C, hardness, springiness, and cohesiveness all significantly increased, while particle size, turbidity, and whiteness significantly decreased. However, these trends were not observed in samples treated with an amount of 6 g/kg NaHCO<sub>3</sub> and/or a resting time of 12 h. The findings suggest that treatment with 4 g/kg NaHCO<sub>3</sub> and a resting time of 6 h effectively reduced protein aggregation and enhanced solubility. Conversely, excessive NaHCO<sub>3</sub> or prolonged resting times resulted in decreased protein solubility and deteriorated textural properties.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2121whitenesshardnessrheology propertysolubilityaggregation
spellingShingle Wan-Li Cheng
Peng-Lei Yao
Xue-Hua Zhang
Yan-Yan Zhao
Sheng-Ming Zhao
Zhuang-Li Kang
Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
Foods
whiteness
hardness
rheology property
solubility
aggregation
title Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
title_full Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
title_fullStr Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
title_full_unstemmed Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
title_short Combined Effect of Resting Time and NaHCO<sub>3</sub> on Solubility and Gel Properties of Low-Salt Chicken Myofibrillar Protein
title_sort combined effect of resting time and nahco sub 3 sub on solubility and gel properties of low salt chicken myofibrillar protein
topic whiteness
hardness
rheology property
solubility
aggregation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2121
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