BELLY THICKNESS EFFECTS ON THE PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, PROCESSING, AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF BACON

M. SUSAN BREWER, CHARLES R. STITES, FLOYD K. MCKEITH, PETER J. BECHTEL, JAN E. NOVAKOFSKI, KARL A. BRUGGEN

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Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of belly thickness on processing, sensory and visual characteristics, moisture and fat of bacon made from 45 bellies of various thicknesses. Belly thickness had a linear effect (P < 0.05) on raw, cured, and cooked weights, and water and fat content. A linear relationship (P < 0.05) was observed between belly thickness and slice integrity, appearance, and lean‐to‐fat ratio of bacon. Saltiness, texture and mouthfeel, bacon flavor intensity, and off‐flavor intensity were unrelated to raw belly thickness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)283-296
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Muscle Foods
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1995

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science

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