Analysis of intrinsic effects of compound curing agents on small molecule metabolites and microbial communities in Xuanwei ham based on metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing
IF 7.1 1区 农林科学Q1 Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Zhijie Zheng , Wenxi Fu , Guiying Wang , Bo Li , Wen Xun , Nannan Zhou , Chunfang Yang , Ruwei Ren , Shuai Tang , Yanfei Du , Jiayan Tan , Dahai Gu , Guozhou Liao
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Abstract
In order to reduce the salt content of Xuanwei ham and prevent the fading of the ham section, 18 hind legs of local black pigs were selected. The groups were cured with 6 % salt, 6 % compound curing agent I, and 6 % compound curing agent II, respectively. The differences in small molecule metabolites and microbial communities in Xuanwei ham among the groups were analyzed. The results showed that the compound curing agents promoted the release of many small molecule metabolites. The use of sugar led to the down-regulation of small molecule metabolites such as biogenic amines. Bacteria is the main cause of changes in small molecule metabolites of Xuanwei ham. Aspergillus potentially affect amino acid regulation, Yamadazyma and Debaryomyces promote lipid metabolism, and Staphylococcus promotes lipid oxidation and production of volatile compounds. These findings indicate that the compound curing agents affects small molecule metabolites and microbial communities in Xuamwei ham.
期刊介绍:
The aim of Meat Science is to serve as a suitable platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary and international knowledge on all factors influencing the properties of meat. While the journal primarily focuses on the flesh of mammals, contributions related to poultry will be considered if they enhance the overall understanding of the relationship between muscle nature and meat quality post mortem. Additionally, papers on large birds (e.g., emus, ostriches) as well as wild-captured mammals and crocodiles will be welcomed.