Quality Evaluation of Ready-to-Cook Marinated and Enrobed Chicken Drumsticks at Frozen Storage

Author: M. Muthulakshmi, R. Rajkumar, K. Rajendra Kumar, B. Karthik, R. Ilavarasan, A.S. Sobana and R. Subash

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Abstract

In India, poultry is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sector. The growth in the broiler segment is expected to remain strong due to consumer preference for chicken meat, increasing income levels, and changing food habits. The development of the meat processing industry causes a change in consumer lifestyles and preferences. Our lifestyle habits have shifted toward ready-to-cook products due to the ease of cooking they offer and consumers are not satisfied with traditional meat products. Marinated chicken and enrobed chicken meat is a popular product among consumers. The present study was conducted to evaluate the quality of ready-to-cook marinated and enrobed chicken drumsticks at frozen storage. The quality parameters like physicochemical, microbiological and sensory evaluation were analysed on 0 day and 15, 30, 45 and 60 days under frozen storage at-18±0˚C. Marinated and enrobed chicken drumsticks samples were prepared and packaged in a Polyvinyl chloride tray. It was observed that during frozen storage, pH, TBARS Value and tyrosine value were increased significantly (P<0.05). The shear force value between 0 day and during storage days showed a significant (P<0.05) difference. There was a significant (P<0.05) difference in total plate count (TPC), Psychrophilic count (PC) and yeast and mould count (YMC) during storage of ready-to-cook marinated and enrobed chicken drumsticks. During storage periods at frozen storage, the TPC decreased while the psychrophilic counts increased. E. coli and Salmonella counts were not detected during entire storage period. The analysis of variance between the storage days exhibited significant (P<0.05) difference for sensory scores viz., appearance & colour, flavour, texture, crispiness and coating adhesion, juiciness, and overall acceptability. Based on the findings, it was concluded that at frozen storage ready-to-cook marinated and enrobed chicken drumsticks could be stored for up to 60 days without any deteriorative changes.

Keywords

Chicken meat, chicken drumsticks, quality evaluation, frozen storage and convenient meat products

Conclusion

From this study, frozen storage of ready-to-cook marinated and enrobed chicken drumsticks would be recommended in order to preserve physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities for up to 60 days. However, it was accompanied by good handling processes and maintained at hygienic conditions.

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M. Muthulakshmi, R. Rajkumar, K. Rajendra Kumar, B. Karthik, R. Ilavarasan, A.S. Sobana and R. Subash (2023). Quality Evaluation of Ready-to-Cook Marinated and Enrobed Chicken Drumsticks at Frozen Storage. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 1001-1005.