Comparative analysis of flavoromic and metabolomic profiling differences between red, firm and non-exudative (RFN) and pale, soft and exudative (PSE) pork
Jing Chen , Xiaofan Tan , Yize Weng , Ruixue Zhao , Hongli Che , David M. Irwin , Shuyi Zhang , Bojiang Li
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Abstract
This research aimed to identify different flavors and metabolites between red, firm and non-exudative (RFN) and pale, soft and exudative (PSE) pork. In this study, the meat quality of RFN and PSE meat was examined, which showed that drip loss, shear force and meat color (L∗ value) of PSE meat were markedly higher than those for RFN meat. A total of 1545 flavor compounds were identified in RFN meat and PSE meat, of which 126 had differential abundance between the two types of meat. Furthermore, 19 aroma compounds had ROAV values greater than 1. Metabolomic analysis identified 32 metabolites that had different abundances between RFN and PSE meat. KEGG enrichment analysis of these differential metabolites yielded marked enrichments in 30 signaling pathways including purine metabolism and FoxO signaling pathway. The results of this research identify new perspective into biomarkers flavor compounds and metabolites that differ between RFN and PSE pork.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.