Nitrite, nitrite alternatives, and the control ofclostridium botulinumin cured meats
作者:
MerleD. Pierson,
LeslieA. Smoot,
MichaelC. Robach,
期刊:
C R C Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
(Taylor Available online 1983)
卷期:
Volume 17,
issue 2
页码: 141-187
ISSN:0099-0248
年代: 1983
DOI:10.1080/10408398209527346
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Historically, nitrite has been a component of meat‐curing additives for several centuries. In recent years the safety of nitrite as an additive in cured meats has been questioned mainly because of the possible formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. Nitrite has many important functions in meat curing including its role in color development, flavor, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial activity. The inhibition ofClostridium botulinumgrowth and toxin production is an especially important antimicrobial property of nitrite. This review discusses the effects of processing, curing ingredients (especially nitrite), and storage of cured meats in relation to the control ofC. botulinum. If nitrite is eliminated from cured meats or the level of usage decreased, then alternatives for the antibotulinal function of nitrite need to be considered. Several potential alternatives including sorbates, parabens, and biological acidulants are discussed.
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