Application of psyllium husk powder addition on the textural properties, oxidative stability and sensory attributes of non-phosphates luncheon meat

This study assessed the textural properties, oxidative stability and sensory attributes of non-phosphates luncheon meat containing different concentrations (0.75 %, 1.00 %, 1.25 %, 1.50 % and 1.75 %, w/w) of psyllium husk powder (PHP). The addition of PHP effectively promoted the emulsion stability and textural properties of non-phosphates luncheon meat, as verified by the changes noted in cooking loss and microstructural observations. Meanwhile, PHP successfully retarded lipid oxidation of non-phosphate luncheon meat during storage in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). Moreover, 1.50 % PHP-addition overcame the quality defects in non-phosphates luncheon meat and was statistically no significant difference or better than the phosphate-added luncheon meat. Thus, 1.50 % PHP-addition exhibited the optimal phosphates-replacing effect in luncheon meat. However, a higher concentration of PHP (1.75 % in present work) exhibited a negative effect on the sensory attributes of non-phosphates luncheon meat. Additionally, hydrogen bonds and disulphide bonds were the major molecular forces in PHP-containing non-phosphates luncheon meat. Our results indicate that the application of PHP could be considered a feasible and practical strategy for processing non-phosphates luncheon meat with superior textural properties and sensory attributes.