Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region

The amino acid composition and protein characteristics of three Xinjiang lamb breeds (Duolang, Hetian, Qira Black) were systematically analyzed to compare their biochemical profiles. Hydration capacity, emulsifying activity, and gelation properties of myofibrillar proteins (MP) were investigated in...

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Main Authors: Wansen LIANG, Yuan YUAN, Yiming JIA, Zhe HAN, jiankang LU, Shuting LI, Xiyue NIU, Qian XU, Jie LI
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Yiming JIA
Zhe HAN
jiankang LU
Shuting LI
Xiyue NIU
Qian XU
Jie LI
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description The amino acid composition and protein characteristics of three Xinjiang lamb breeds (Duolang, Hetian, Qira Black) were systematically analyzed to compare their biochemical profiles. Hydration capacity, emulsifying activity, and gelation properties of myofibrillar proteins (MP) were investigated in muscle tissues from longissimus lumborum, cervical, and semimembranosus anatomical regions. Among the nine samples, the hind leg of Duolang sheep was found to have the highest total amino acid content. The proportion of basic essential amino acids (BEAA/TAA) in the neck meat of Hetian sheep was significantly higher than that of other samples, while the amino acid scores (AAS) for all three breeds consistently exceeded the FAO/WHO recommended values. In chemical score (CS) evaluation, methionine and cysteine were identified as the first limiting amino acids across all three breeds. All nine samples exhibited nutritional richness, with the ratio coefficient of amino acids (RCAA) for lysine (Lys), phenylalanine (Phe), and tyrosine (Tyr) exceeding 1. The hydrophobicity of MP isolated from the hind leg of Duolang sheep was found to be significantly higher than that of other samples (P<0.05), with a corresponding elevation in non-polar amino acid content. Furthermore, MP of the hind leg of Duolang sheep demonstrated superior emulsifying activity (EAI) and emulsion stability (ESI). When the gelation properties of MP from the external loin, neck, and hind leg were compared, the hind leg MP of all three breeds was identified to exhibit excellent gel quality, with the highest gel characteristics observed in Duolang sheep's hind leg MP. This study elucidated the nutritional quality and differences in myofibrillar protein characteristics of lamb from various breeds and cuts in southern Xinjiang, providing valuable insights for lamb farming and meat processing.
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spelling doaj-art-e684021f8ea845b0b6979a697a33c4eb2025-08-20T01:51:13ZzhoThe editorial department of Science and Technology of Food IndustryShipin gongye ke-ji1002-03062025-05-01461031132110.13386/j.issn1002-0306.20240700722024070072-10Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang RegionWansen LIANG0Yuan YUAN1Yiming JIA2Zhe HAN3jiankang LU4Shuting LI5Xiyue NIU6Qian XU7Jie LI8College of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Special Agricultural Products Further Processing in Southern Xinjiang, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaThe amino acid composition and protein characteristics of three Xinjiang lamb breeds (Duolang, Hetian, Qira Black) were systematically analyzed to compare their biochemical profiles. Hydration capacity, emulsifying activity, and gelation properties of myofibrillar proteins (MP) were investigated in muscle tissues from longissimus lumborum, cervical, and semimembranosus anatomical regions. Among the nine samples, the hind leg of Duolang sheep was found to have the highest total amino acid content. The proportion of basic essential amino acids (BEAA/TAA) in the neck meat of Hetian sheep was significantly higher than that of other samples, while the amino acid scores (AAS) for all three breeds consistently exceeded the FAO/WHO recommended values. In chemical score (CS) evaluation, methionine and cysteine were identified as the first limiting amino acids across all three breeds. All nine samples exhibited nutritional richness, with the ratio coefficient of amino acids (RCAA) for lysine (Lys), phenylalanine (Phe), and tyrosine (Tyr) exceeding 1. The hydrophobicity of MP isolated from the hind leg of Duolang sheep was found to be significantly higher than that of other samples (P<0.05), with a corresponding elevation in non-polar amino acid content. Furthermore, MP of the hind leg of Duolang sheep demonstrated superior emulsifying activity (EAI) and emulsion stability (ESI). When the gelation properties of MP from the external loin, neck, and hind leg were compared, the hind leg MP of all three breeds was identified to exhibit excellent gel quality, with the highest gel characteristics observed in Duolang sheep's hind leg MP. This study elucidated the nutritional quality and differences in myofibrillar protein characteristics of lamb from various breeds and cuts in southern Xinjiang, providing valuable insights for lamb farming and meat processing.http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024070072different breedsdifferent cutsamino acidscharacteristics of myofibrillar proteins
spellingShingle Wansen LIANG
Yuan YUAN
Yiming JIA
Zhe HAN
jiankang LU
Shuting LI
Xiyue NIU
Qian XU
Jie LI
Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
Shipin gongye ke-ji
different breeds
different cuts
amino acids
characteristics of myofibrillar proteins
title Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
title_full Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
title_fullStr Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
title_short Analysis of Amino Acids and Myofibrillar Protein Characteristics in Different Breeds and Cuts of Sheep Meat from the Southern Xinjiang Region
title_sort analysis of amino acids and myofibrillar protein characteristics in different breeds and cuts of sheep meat from the southern xinjiang region
topic different breeds
different cuts
amino acids
characteristics of myofibrillar proteins
url http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024070072
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