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ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the level of lipid and protein oxidation in poultry breasts with severe white striping (WS; striation thickness > 1 mm) and nonaffected meats (N; normal breast) during storage under refrigeration (1°C for 14 d) and freezing (–18°C for 90 d). WS presented higher lipid content, although no difference in protein content was detected, compared to normal broiler breast (N). Regarding oxidative damages, a reduction in malondialdehyde and carbonyl protein, hexanal, octanal and nonanal levels, alongside the interaction of these compounds with other compounds in raw, roasted, and reheated breasts was observed under refrigerated storage (14 d). Freezing storage promotes an increase in carbonyls proteins, hexanal, octanal and nonanal levels at 45 d of storage in poultry meats and subsequent decrease, indicating the evolution of oxidative reactions. Regardless of the type of storage, in general, breasts with WS myopathy have higher levels of lipid and protein oxidation.

Abstract The obesity-exacerbated asthma phenotype is characterized by more severe asthma symptoms and glucocorticoid resistance. The aim of this study was to standardize an obesity-exacerbated asthma model by a high glycemic level index (HGLI) diet and ovalbumin (OVA) sensitization and challenges in Wistar rats. Animals were divided into groups: control (Ctrl), obese (Ob), asthmatic (Asth), obese asthmatic (Ob + Asth) and obese asthmatic treated with dexamethasone (Ob + Asth + Dexa), and in vivo and in vitro functional and morphological parameters were measured. After HGLI consumption, there was an increase in body weight, fasting blood glucose, abdominal circumferences, body mass index and adiposity index. Respiratory function showed a reduction in pulmonary tidal volume and ventilation. In isolated tracheas, carbachol showed an increase in contractile efficacy in the Ob, Ob + Asth and Ob + Asth + Dexa, but mostly on Ob + Asth. Histological analysis of lungs showed peribronchovascular inflammation and smooth muscle hypertrophy and extracellular remodeling on Ob + Asth and Ob + Asth + Dexa. An obesity-exacerbated asthma model was successfully established. Therefore, this model allows further molecular investigations and the search for new therapies for the treatment and relief of symptoms of patients with obesity-induced resistant asthma.

Goat and sheep meat production is a challenge for the meat industry as well as for environmental management. Yet within cultures, certain by-products, such as liver, the lungs, heart, brain, spleen, blood, tail and ears, are traditionally used in the production of typical dishes for regional or local cuisine. These by-products are a rich source of lipids, proteins, essential amino acids, B-complex vitamins, and minerals. They can be effectively exploited for higher (value-added) applications, including functional foods or feed ingredients, food supplements, enzymes and other chemical products such as hydrolyzed proteins and flavorings. This review article gathers data on: (i) the production of by-products obtained from slaughter and available for processing, and (ii) potential strategies for using and applying these by-products in obtaining new value-added ingredients. Other than proteins, the review discusses other macromolecules and possible uses of these by-products in culinary dishes, as hydrolyzed enzymes, and as food additives. Even though these by-products undoubtedly present themselves as rich in nutrients, there remains an unfortunate lack of documented information on the potential use of these by-products for their bioactive components, peptides that have various biological and technological properties, and the use of hydrolyzed versions of these by-products as precursors for the production of flavorings.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and sensory properties of the meat of Santa Ines lambs subjected to quantitative nutrient restrictions. Twenty-four confined animals received diets with 30% and 60% feeding restriction levels, and were compared to a controlled group without feeding restrictions (ad libitum). After slaughter, the Longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle was collected for the evaluation, being the lamb meat was affected by the feeding restrictions (p < 0.05). The lipid content decreased with the increased restriction, whereas the shear strength, the lightness (L*) and the red index (a*) were lower in lambs treated with the 60% restriction and there were significant variation (p < 0.05) in the sensory properties according to diet. Due to the greater score in relation to aroma and similarity to control with respect to flavor, tenderness and overall evaluation, the 30% feeding restriction level can be considered an economic and efficient alternative for the maintenance of quality in lamb meat.

Consumers today are increasingly more demanding regarding their food, seeking healthier and better quality products, and in this context animal nutrition plays a key role. The meat composition can be altered by animal feed itself, being that lipid profile may directly contribute to consumer health, reducing the predisposition of developing cardiovascular diseases, main cause of mortality in the world. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of dietary feed restriction in Santa Inês lambs on their intramuscular, intermuscular, and subcutaneous fat profile, fat profile of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle, and the total meat lipids and cholesterol. Three groups of lambs were subjected to diets: without restriction (WR), and 30 and 60% feed restriction. Overall, stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids were the predominant and the lowest lipid and cholesterol levels were observed at the highest restriction level, presenting higher polyunsaturated:saturated (PUFA:SFA) and desirable (DFA) fatty acid ratios (p < 0.05). Lambs subjected to 60% dietary feed restriction had a better quality meat with lower lipid and cholesterol contents, and profile favorable for human health due the presence of unsaturated fatty acids, that is important parameter the market demands to meet the consumers’ expectations.

Coffee husks (Coffea arabica L.) are characterized by exhibiting secondary metabolites such as phenolic compounds, which can be used as raw material for obtaining bioactive compounds of interest in food. The objective of this study is to evaluate different methods for obtaining the raw material and extracting solutions of bioactive compounds from coffee husks. Water bath and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods were used, using water (100%) or ethanol (100%) or a mixture of both (1:1) as extracting solutions and the form of the raw material was in natura and dehydrated. The extracts were evaluated by their antioxidant potential using DPPH radicals, ABTS, and iron reduction (ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP)), and later total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, and condensed tannins were quantified the phenolic majority compounds were identified. It was verified that the mixture of water and ethanol (1:1) showed better extraction capacity of the compounds with antioxidant activity and that both conventional (water bath) or unconventional (ultrasound) methods showed satisfactory results. Finally, a satisfactory amount of bioactive compounds was observed in evaluating the chemical composition (total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, condensed tannins, as well as the analysis of the phenolic profile) of these extracts. Corroborating with the results of the antioxidant activities, the best extracting solution was generally the water and ethanol mixture (1:1) using a dehydrated husk and water bath as the best method, presenting higher levels of the bioactive compounds in question, with an emphasis on chlorogenic acid. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of coffee husk as raw material to obtain extracts of bioactive compounds is promising. Last, the conventional method (water bath) and the water and ethanol mixture (1:1) stood out among the methods and extracting solutions used for the dehydrated coffee husk.

The objectives of this trial were to evaluate the fatty acid profile, chemical composition, and sensory effects of crude glycerin on the longissimus dorsi muscle of crossbred Boer goat kids. Twenty crossbred Boer goat kids (20.8±2.9 kg of BW at slaughter) were used in a completely randomized block design to determine the effect of partial replacement of corn by crude glycerin on chemical composition, longissimus dorsi muscle fatty acid profile, and sensory characteristics of meat. Kids were penned individually for 51 d and fed an isonitrogenous (140.0±2.0 g.kg-1 CP, DM basis) diet composed of 700 g.kg-1 concentrate and 300 g.kg-1 Tifton (Cynodon sp.) hay. Increasing levels of crude glycerin (80.0 g/100 g glycerol, DM basis) were 0, 40, 80 or 120 g.kg-1. There was no effect on the moisture, protein, or total lipids in the longissimus dorsi; however, the ash content decreased linearly with glycerin addition. Linear decrease for linoleic acid (3.57, 2.84, 3.76, and 2.33) and ω6:ω3 ratio (10.61, 9.71, 7.26, and 7.18 for CG0, CG40, CG80 and CG120, respectively) was observed with crude glycerin inclusion. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids were not affected by treatments. In the sensory assessment, crude glycerin changed the toughness, color intensity, and overall appreciation of the longissimus dorsi muscle. The partial replacement of corn by crude glycerin has a low impact on chemical composition and meat fatty acid profile. Based on the overall appreciation, it is recommended to include 80 g.kg-1 crude glycerin in the diet.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of meat from Santa Inês, Dorper × Santa Inês, and undefined-breed lambs finished in a feedlot system according to two forage:concentrate ratios (50:50 and 20:80) in the diet. Overall, 54 non-castrated animals were used (with an average initial weight of 23±1.5 kg at 150 days old) and were slaughtered when they reached 36 kg of live weight or 63 days of confinement. Diets with high concentrate levels favored meat production with higher protein content. Among the saturated fatty acids, only heptadecanoic (C17:0) and arachidic acids (C20:0) differed among the treatments. The amount of oleic acid detected in the meat ranged from 49.2 to 51.9 g/100 g, making this one the most representative fatty acids. Regardless of the diet and genotype, the unsaturated fatty acid and desirable fatty acid levels in the lamb meat characterize it as of satisfactory quality for the consumer market.

The per capita consumption of sheep meat in Brazil is still small compared to meat originating from other animal species, the lipid profile of meat named as responsible for reduced consumption. Despite the influence of sex, breed, weight at slaughter and environment, diet is seen as a major factor influencing the lipid composition of sheep meat. This study evaluated the effect of replacing corn by corn germ meal (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) in the diet of Santa Inês sheep on the meat's chemical and lipid composition. Forty non-emasculated animals were distributed in a randomized block experimental design, with five treatments and eight replications, and slaughtered after 70 days of confinement. There was no influence of the substitution on the meat's chemical composition. No effects on the total saturated fatty acids (SFA) were observed, but there was a decreasing linear effect on the total monounsaturated fatty acids (MFA) and an increasing linear effect on the total polyunsaturated fatty acids (PFA). The PFA:SFA and ω-6:ω-3 ratios increased with the substitution level. Corn germ meal had no effect on the meat's chemical composition, but improved the nutritional quality of the lipid fraction, enriching it with compounds beneficial for human health.

Salted and dried meats are known and appreciated worldly. Their consumption is often associated to certain groups of people or particular regions, and due to this, they can be called traditional. They usually have simple technology, passed on from generation to generation and for this reason, there is much variation in the quality of these products. In Brazil charque, jerked beef and sun-dried meat stand out. Biltong, cecina de León, kilishi, kaddid and bresaola are other examples of salted and dried meats. Despite the importance of these meat products, there are no specific studies on their tenderness. Since tenderness is one of the attributes most reported by consumers, research may help the acceptance of meat products, increasing their demand. In this context, this review presents the characteristics of traditional salted and dried meat products related to processing aspects and suggested tenderness indicators - shear force, myofibrillar fragmentation index, sarcomere length, collagen quantification – to assess the softness of meat products, since they are easy to apply and include the study of the main responsible for meat softness, myofibrillar and connective tissue proteins.

Many edible meat by-products produced from sheep slaughter are often wasted but represent excellent sources of many nutrients. The preparation of pâté may be an alternative use for this raw material and may contribute to the development of a sheep sector by offering new products to the consumer market. The objective of this work was to produce and evaluate the quality of sheep pâté made with blood, liver and trimmed meat. The pâté formulation was composed of 12% meat, 25% liver, 13% blood, 20% water and 30% fat, as well as spices and seasoning. The product had high iron content (9.0 mg/100 g). The measured levels of essential amino acids exceeded the recommended values for adults. The sheep liver pâté showed a significant percentage of linoleic acid (16.68%), which is essential to the human body. The pâté produced was in accordance with the requirements of the Brazilian legislation regarding chemical and microbiological parameters, able to be edible, and showed good sensory acceptance. This study suggests that the development of sheep liver pâté is a viable alternative to add value to edible sheep slaughter by-products by generating a product with high nutritional value. Subprodutos comestíveis produzidos a partir do abate de ovinos são muitas vezes desperdiçado, mas representam excelentes fontes de muitos nutrientes. A preparação de patê pode ser uma alternativa para utilização desta matéria-prima e pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento do setor da ovinocultura, oferecendo novos produtos para o mercado consumidor. O objetivo deste trabalho foi produzir e avaliar a qualidade de patê ovino feito com fígado, sangue e retraços de carne. A formulação do patê foi composta de 12 % de carne, 25% de fígado, 13 % de sangue, 20% de água e 30% de gordura, bem como especiarias e condimentos. O produto tinha alto teor de ferro (9,0 mg/100 g). Os níveis medidos de aminoácidos essenciais excederam os valores recomendados para adultos. O patê de fígado ovino mostrou uma percentagem significativa de ácido linoleico (16,68%), o que é essencial para o corpo humano. O patê produzido apresentou-se em acordo com as exigências da legislação brasileira sobre parâmetros químicos e microbiológicos, podendo ser consumido, e mostrou boa aceitação sensorial. Este estudo sugere que o desenvolvimento de patê de fígado de ovelha é uma alternativa viável para agregar valor aos subprodutos comestíveis do abate de ovinos, gerando um produto com alto valor nutritivo.

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o potencial de utilização da carne de ovinos de descarte na elaboração de mortadelas. Três formulações de mortadela foram desenvolvidas, com 90, 80 e 70% de carne ovina, adicionadas de 10, 20 e 30% de gordura suína. Os resultados demonstraram que as três formulações de mortadela atenderam aos parâmetros microbiológicos preconizados pela legislação brasileira, sendo, portanto, seguros para o consumo humano. Para os parâmetros cinzas, amido, cloretos, pH e atividade de água não houve diferença estatística entre as formulações (P>0,05). Os valores obtidos na análise de umidade diferiram estatisticamente entre os tratamentos (PThe aim of this study was to evaluate the potential use of spent lamb meat in the preparation of mortadella. Three formulations of mortadella were developed, using 90, 80 and 70% of lamb meat, each with 10, 20 and 30% of pork fat, respectively. The results showed that the proposed formulations met the microbiological parameters recommended by the Brazilian legislation, being, therefore, a safe meat product for human consumption. The parameters of ashes, starch, sodium chloride, pH and water activity showed no significant difference among the formulations (P>0.05). The moisture contents differed significantly from one sample to the other (P

Itwas evaluated qualitative characteristics of confined hair sheep submitted to diets with two energy levels. Eighteen lambs from each genotype were used: Morada Nova, Santa Inez and Dorpper x Santa Inez crossbreds. The rations with the lowest and the highest energy level were made up with 2.5 and 2.94 Mcal EM/kg DM, respectively. It was evaluated conformation and finishing carcass, in addition to leg tissue composition. The score for conformation was significantly higher for animals kept in diet with the highest energy level and for Dorpper x Santa Inês crossbreds. Animals from Santa Inez and from Dorpper x Santa Inez breeds showed score for meat color close to red class, while Morada Nova genotype was close to slightly dark red. The muscle:bone ratio for Dorpper x Santa Inez crossbred and Morada Nova animals was higher than for Santa Inez animals. The muscle:fat ratio was higher in animals kept with the lowest energy concentration diet. The rib eye area of Dorpper x Santa Inez crossbred animals was similar to Morada Nova animals and higher than Santa Inez group. Carcass compactness index and subcutaneous fat thickness and maximum cover fat thickness on the surface of the 12th rib were higher for animals submitted to the diet with the highest energy level. Leg fat was the only tissue influenced by diet calory density, while bone tissue was affected by the genotypes, since Santa Inez breed showed the highest percentage in this tissue. The genotype and level of energy in the diet affect carcass conformation. Diets with higher energy density improve carcass compactness index and subcutaneous fat thickness.Avaliaram-se as características qualitativas da carcaça de cordeiros deslanados em confinamento submetidos a dietas com dois níveis de energia. Foram utilizados 18 cordeiros de cada genótipo: Morada Nova, Santa Inês e mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês. As rações de menor e maior nível energético foram constituídas de 2,5 e 2,94 Mcal EM/kg MS, respectivamente. Foram avaliados a conformação e acabamento da carcaça, além da composição tecidual da perna. O escore para conformação foi significativamente maior nos animais mantidos com a dieta de maior nível de energia e nos mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês. Animais dos grupos Santa Inês e Dorper x Santa Inês apresentaram escore para cor da carne próximo à classe de vermelho, enquanto no genótipo Morada Nova foi próximo ao vermelho levemente escuro. A relação músculo:osso dos mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês e dos Morada Nova foi superior à observada no grupo Santa Inês. A relação músculo:gordura foi maior nos animais mantidos com a dieta de menor concentração energética. A área de olho-de-lombo dos mestiços Dorper x Santa Inês foi semelhante à do grupo Morada Nova e superior à do grupo Santa Inês. O índice de compacidade da carcaça, a espessura de gordura subcutânea e a espessura de gordura de cobertura sobre a superfície da 12ª costela foram maiores nos animais submetidos à dieta de maior nível energético. A gordura da perna foi o único tecido influenciado pela densidade calórica das dietas, enquanto o tecido ósseo sofreu influência dos genótipos, uma vez que a raça Santa Inês apresentou o maior percentual desse tecido. O genótipo e o nível de energia da dieta influenciam a conformação de carcaça. Dietas com maior densidade energética melhoram o índice de compacidade da carcaça e espessura de gordura subcutânea.

The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of genotype and the energy concentration in the diet on the sensorial and chemical quality of lamb meat. It was evaluated samples from 18 Morada Nova animals, 18 Santa Inez animals, and 18 Santa Inez x Dorper crossbred animals, totalizing 54 animals. The animals were kept with two diets, with energy concentrations of 10.46 and 12.56 MJ ME/kg, respectively, and slaughtered at 30 kg average weight. It was determined contents of protein, moisture, fat and ash, as well as cooking loss, water-holding capacity, shear force, and sensorial attributes of flavour, firmness and juiciness of the meat. Genotype influenced the chemical composition of lamb meat because animals of Morada Nova breed presented the highest moisture content, and Santa Inez x Dorper crossbred showed the highest protein percentage; however, there was no variation in the sensorial attributes of lamb meat of these three genotypes. The diet with the highest energy concentration provides meat with higher juiciness.Objetivou-se investigar a influência do genótipo e da concentração energética da dieta na qualidade química e sensorial da carne ovina. Foram avaliadas amostras provenientes de 18 animais Morada Nova, 18 Santa Inês e 18 mestiços Santa Inês x Dorper, num total de 54 animais. Os animais foram mantidos com duas dietas com concentrações energéticas de 10.46 e 12.56 MJ ME/kg e abatidos ao atingirem o peso médio de 30 kg. Foram determinados os teores de proteína, umidade, gordura e cinzas, a perda de peso por cocção, a capacidade de retenção de água, a força de cisalhamento e os atributos sensoriais sabor, dureza e suculência dessas carnes. O genótipo influenciou a composição química da carne ovina, uma vez que os animais da raça Morada Nova apresentaram o maior teor de umidade e os mestiços, o maior percentual de proteína, entretanto não houve variação nos atributos sensoriais da carne ovina desses três genótipos. A dieta com maior concentração energética proporcionou carne com maior suculência.

To assess the influence of genotype and diets with different energy levels on the lipid profile of sheep meat, 54 lambs were used (18 animals from each genotype: Morada Nova, Santa Inez and ½Dorper + ½Santa Inez crossbred), distributed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 3 × 2 factorial arragement (three genotypes and two diets). The animals were submitted to two diets, 2.5 Mcal ME/kg DM and 3.0 Mcal ME/kg DM, receiving feed and water to reach the desired average live weight of 30 kg, when they were slaughtered. Total lipids, cholesterol, phospholipids and fatty acids profile of the Longissimus muscle were assessed. Diet and genotype did not influence the total lipids, cholesterol and phospholipids contents. The diet with the highest energy value presented higher values for the concentration of C12:0, C14:0, C18:0, C19:0, C22:0 acids and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) in relation to that with the lowest energy value. However, for the concentrations of C15:0 acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), the highest values were recorded for diet with the lowest energy value. Genotype and diet influenced significantly the MUFA concentration, in which ½Dorper + ½Santa Inez crossbred genotype and diet with 2.5 Mcal ME/kg DM showed the highest values. Genotype influenced the saturated fatty acids (SFA) concentration, with ½Dorper + ½Santa Inez crossbred obtaining the lowest mean, behavior similar to that observed for PUFA concentrations. Desirable fatty acids (DFA), atherogenicity index as well as PUFA:SFA, MUFA:SFA, (C18:0 + C18:1):C16:0 ratios were influenced by diet and genotype. ½Dorper + ½Santa Inez crossbred and diet with 2.5 Mcal ME/kg DM obtained the best results.Para avaliar a influência do genótipo e de dietas com diferentes níveis energéticos sobre o perfil lipídico da carne ovina, foram utilizados 54 cordeiros (18 animais de cada genótipo: Morada Nova, Santa Inês e mestiço ½Dorper + ½Santa Inês) distribuídos em delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 3 × 2 (três genótipos e duas dietas). Os animais foram mantidos com duas dietas (com 2,5 Mcal EM/kg MS ou 3,0 Mcal EM/kg MS) recebendo alimentação e água à vontade até atingirem o peso vivo médio de 30 kg, quando foram abatidos. Determinaram-se os lipídios totais, o colesterol, os fosfolipídios e o perfil de ácidos graxos do músculo Longissimus. A dieta e os genótipos não influenciaram os teores de lipídios totais, colesterol e fosfolipídios. A dieta com maior valor energético apresentou valores mais elevados para concentração dos ácidos C12:0, C14:0, C18:0, C19:0, C22:0 e dos ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (AGM) em comparação àquela com menor valor energético. As maiores concentrações do ácido C15:0 e de ácidos graxos poliinsaturados (AGP) foram obtidas com a dieta de menor valor energético. O genótipo e a dieta influenciaram a concentração dos AGM, que foi maior nos mestiços ½Dorper + ½Santa Inês mantidos com a dieta com 2,5 Mcal EM/kg MS. O genótipo influenciou a concentração dos ácidos graxos saturados (AGS), uma vez que os mestiços ½Dorper + ½Santa Inês apresentaram a menor média, comportamento semelhante ao observado para as concentrações dos AGP. Os ácidos graxos desejáveis (AGD), o índice de aterogenicidade e as relações AGP:AGS, AGM:AGS, (C18:0 + C18:1):C16:0 foram influenciados pelo genótipo e pela dieta. O genótipo ½Dorper + ½Santa Inês e a dieta com 2,5 Mcal EM/kg MS possibilitaram os melhores resultados.

This study aimed to evaluate the chemical quality and fat profile of meat from crossbred goats (native and exotic) reared under feedlot systems. Thirty-two entire male goats were divided in equal number into four racial groups: eight pure Boer breed, eight ¾ Boer + ¼ SPRD crossbred, eight ½ Boer + ½ SPRD crossbred and eight ½ Anglo Nubian + ½ SPRD crossbred. All goats were reared under feedlot system and slaughtered at the average age and live weight of 223 days and 29 kg, respectively. The chemical composition including moisture, protein, ash, fat, cholesterol, phospholipids and fatty acids was determined. The breed types had no significant effect on moisture, protein, ash, fat, cholesterol and phospholipids contents. However, the percentages of oleic and stearic acids and the MUFA/SFA ratio showed significant differences between the four breed groups, with percentages ranging from 0.72 for ¾ Boer + ¼ SPRD crossbred to 0.95 for ½ Boer + ½ SPRD crossbred. The oleic acid (C18:1) was found in the highest percentage in the fatty acid profile in goat meat, particularly for ½ Boer + ½ SPRD and ½ Anglo + ½ SPRD genotypes. The crossing of exotic Boer and Anglo Nubian breeds with the natives SPRD resulted in a goat meat of high quality, even at a ratio of 50%, since the goat meat showed low cholesterol percentage and high protein and unsaturated fatty acids contents.Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar a composição química e o perfil lipídico da carne de caprinos terminados em confinamento. Utilizaram-se 32 animais machos não-castrados de quatro tipos raciais 8 Boer puros, 8 ¾ Boer + ¼ SPRD (Sem Padrão Racial Definido), 8 ½ Boer + ½ SPRD e 8 ½ Anglo Nubiano + ½ SPRD criados em regime de confinamento e abatidos com peso médio de 29,0 kg e idade média de 223 dias, para avaliação da composição centesimal e dos componentes lipídicos (colesterol, fosfolipídios e ácidos graxos). O genótipo dos animais não teve efeito sobre a composição centesimal e os níveis de colesterol e fosfolipídios da carne, mas influenciaram os percentuais dos ácidos graxos oléico e esteárico e a relação AGMI:AGS, que variou de 0,72 (grupo genético ¾ Boer + ¼ SPRD) a 0,95 (grupo ½ Boer + ½ SPRD). O ácido oléico (C18:1) foi o que mais contribuiu na composição dos ácidos graxos na carne caprina, especialmente nos grupos ½ Boer + ½ SPRD e ½ Anglo + ½ SPRD. O cruzamento genético das raças Boer e Anglo Nubiana com nativos SPRD, mesmo na proporção de 50%, resultou em carne de boas qualidades nutricionais, como baixo teor de colesterol, elevado teor protéico e elevado índice de ácidos graxos insaturados.

Esta pesquisa foi realizada com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da inclusão (0, 20, 30 e 40%) de caroço de algodão integral (Gossypium hirsutum) na dieta sobre a composição química e o perfil de ácidos graxos da carne de cordeiros Santa Inês. Foram utilizados 24 cordeiros machos não-castrados (peso corporal inicial de 19,0 ± 0,2 kg e 4 meses de idade), todos criados em regime de confinamento em baias individuais. Os níveis de caroço de algodão integral não afetaram a composição centesimal e os percentuais de colesterol e fosfolipídios da carne ovina. Entretanto, houve diferença entre os percentuais dos ácidos graxos mirístico, palmítico e linolênico e entre a relação C18:0 + C18:1 / C16:0. Do ponto de vista nutricional, a utilização de caroço de algodão integral na dieta pode ser recomendada, durante períodos curtos, em níveis de até 40% para ovinos em terminação. Ressalta-se que o caroço de algodão integral é um subproduto economicamente viável por apresentar baixo custo de produção em comparação ao milho e à soja.The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of inclusion (0, 20, 30 and 40%) of whole cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum) in the diet on chemical composition and fatty acids profile of Santa Inez sheep meat. Twenty four no castrated male sheep were used, (initial 19.0 ± 0.2 kg BW and 4 month old), all kept in confinement regime in individual stalls. The levels of whole cottonseed did not affect chemical composition and the percentages of cholesterol and phospholipids of the lamb meat. However, there was difference among the percentages of the miristic, palmitic and linolenic fatty acids and also to the relationship C18:0 + C18:1 / C16:0. At nutritional point of view, the utilization of whole cottonseed could be recommended, during short periods, up to the level of 40% for finishing animals. In addition, whole cottonseed is a by-product economically viable for presenting low production cost as compared to corn and soybean.

The objective of the present work was to quantify the constitution and composition chemistry of the precooked goat buchada produced in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The goat buchada presented considerable yield in relation to the live weight. High protein content was observed in the products analyzed. The lipid content presented high variation as result of the lack of standardization of products produced in the state and no control on parameters such as age, weight and breed of the slaughtered animals was observed. Although no difference (PObjetivou-se com o presente trabalho, quantificar os constituintes e determinar a composição química da buchada caprina pré-cozida produzida no estado da Paraíba, Brasil. A buchada apresentou um considerável rendimento em relação ao peso vivo. Verificou-se um elevado teor protéico nos produtos analisados. O conteúdo lipídico apresentou alta variação, em decorrência da falta de padronização dos produtos confeccionados no estado, não havendo controle dos parâmetros de idade, peso, sexo e raça dos animais abatidos. Embora não se tenha observado diferença (P

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito do nível de concentrado na dieta sobre a qualidade da carne de caprinos machos Saanen não-castrados. Foram utilizados 15 cabritos com peso vivo inicial de 16 ± 0,3 kg e 4 meses de idade alimentados com dietas formuladas com 80, 65 ou 50% de concentrado até que atingissem 22 kg de peso vivo médio final. As rações foram formuladas para promover ganho de peso de 150 g/animal/dia. Nas 15 paletas caprinas, foram avaliados a composição centesimal, a cor, a textura, o pH, o perfil lipídico e o perfil de componentes voláteis. Os níveis de concentrado e volumoso utilizados na alimentação dos caprinos Saanen não influenciaram os parâmetros químicos e físico-químicos de umidade, cinzas, proteínas, colesterol, fosfolipídios, pH, Aw, a*, b*, L* da carne. No entanto, a concentração de gordura, os percentuais de ácidos graxos insaturados (mono e poli) e a textura da carne diferiram significativamente entre os níveis de concentrado usados. Tanto na análise qualitativa quanto na quantitativa de componentes voláteis, o extrato da carne de caprinos alimentados com 50% de concentrado apresentou melhor qualidade aromática. A relação 50:50 volumoso:concentrado foi a mais viável para a alimentação de caprinos machos Saanen para abate aos 22 kg de peso vivo, considerando os aspectos de redução de custo e qualidade química e aromática da carne caprina produzida.The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the levels concentrate of the diet on meat quality of no castrated male kid Saanen goats. Fifteen male goat with initial 16 ± 0.3 kg BW and four months old were fed diets formulated with 80, 65 e 50 of concentrate up to the animals reached a final a 22 kg BW. The rations were formulated to promote a weight gain of 150g/anim.day. Centesimal composition, colour, texture, lipid and volatile components profile were evaluated in fifteen goat shoulders. The concentrate and forage levels used in the feeding of male kid Saanen goats did not influenced the chemical and physical-chemical parameters of humidity, ashes, proteins, cholesterol, phospholipids, pH, Aw, a*, b*, L* of goat meat. However, the concentration of fat, the percentages of unsaturated fatty acid (mono and poly) and the texture of meat were affected by the used concentrate levels. In both qualitative and quantitative of volatile components analysis, the extract of the goat meat fed with 50% of concentrate showed better aromatic quality. The use of 50:50 forage to concentre ratio was most viable for the feeding male kid Saanen goats slaughtered at 22 kg BW, considering both the aspects of reducing cost of production and chemical and aromatic quality of the produced goat meat.

In the present work, the influence of the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus and degrees Brix on the yield and productivity of alcoholic fermentation has been evaluated. The methodology used was factorial design and response surface analysis. Within the range studied only for phosphorus a statistically significant effect was observed. The broth of sugar cane of the CB 453 variety already possessed enough nitrogen for the fermentation. The mathematical and empirical model was validated for productivity and not for yield. The concentration of alcohol produced in the fermentation was not enough to cause cellular growth inhibition.

Foi avaliada a inclusão de níveis crescentes de feno de flor-de-seda (Calotropis procera SW) (FFS) em substituição ao feno de sorgo forrageiro (Sorghum bicolor, L.) (FSF) na dieta e seus possíveis efeitos sobre os rendimentos verdadeiro, biológico e comercial, a perda ao resfriamento, o rendimento dos cortes, a composição tecidual e a musculosidade da carcaça de cordeiros Santa Inês. Foram utilizados 24 cordeiros (machos não-castrados) distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualisado, com quatro tratamentos (relações FSF:FFS: 100:0, 66:33, 33:66 e 0:100). Os animais foram abatidos com 30,0 (±0,4) kg ou aos 70 dias de experimento. Não houve efeito das relações FSF:FFS na dieta sobre os rendimentos biológico, verdadeiro e comercial, sendo obtidos valores médios de 53,17; 45,97 e 44,34%, respectivamente. Foram observadas diferenças significativas no peso vivo ao abate, no peso de corpo vazio, nos pesos de carcaça quente e de carcaça fria, no rendimento dos cortes, na composição tecidual e na musculosidade da carcaça. À exceção dos cortes paleta e perna, as variáveis apresentaram valores mais elevados quando fornecidos os menores níveis de FFS na dieta. O feno de flor-de-seda pode ser utilizado na alimentação de cordeiros para produção de carne em proporções de até 16,5% da dieta (33% da fração volumosa), pois não ocasiona prejuízo à qualidade da carcaça.This study evaluated the effects of different dietary ratios of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L) hay (FSH) to silk flower hay (Calotropis procera SW) (SFH) on true, biological, and retail carcass yields, carcass cooling losses, retail cut yields, tissue composition and carcass muscularity of Santa Inês lambs. Twenty-four intact male lambs were assigned to one of the following four treatments: 100:0 FSH:SFH, 66:33 FSH:SFH , 33:66 FSH:SFH, or 0:100 FSH:SFH in a completely randomized design (six animals/treatment). Animals were slaughtered at 30.0±0.4 kg of body weight or at 70 days of experiment. There was no effect of treatments on the biological, true, and retail carcass yields, which averaged, respectively 53.17, 45.97%, and 44.34%. Except for shoulder clod and leg cuts, increasing the dietary levels of SFH significantly reduced the slaughter body weight, empty body weight, hot and cold carcass weights, retail cut yields, tissue composition, and carcass muscularity. It can be concluded that the inclusion of up to 16.5% of the diet DM (33% of the dietary forage) as SFH had no detrimental effect on carcass quality.

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência dos períodos de lactação nas características químicas e físicas do leite de cabras Saanen no Brejo Paraibano, Brasil, e verificar o efeito do manejo do rebanho, da higiene da ordenha e dos períodos da lactação no perfil lipídico do leite. Vinte animais foram selecionados, constituindo-se quatro grupos de 5 (com e sem a presença do macho e ordenha com e sem procedimentos de higiene) para análises de amostras de leite coletadas com 35, 85 e 135 dias de lactação. Os resultados comprovaram produtividade leiteira satisfatória em 135 dias de lactação, evidenciando produção máxima aos 35 dias e comportamento linear decrescente com o avanço da lactação. Os teores de lipídios e acidez variaram no decorrer da lactação. A higiene da ordenha e o manejo do rebanho não tiveram efeito sobre o perfil de ácidos graxos, no entanto, os valores médios de ácidos graxos saturados foram influenciados pela fase de lactação, observando-se os maiores percentuais de ácidos graxos de cadeia curta aos 85 dias da lactação. Os teores médios de ácidos graxos insaturados também foram modificados por este fator e apresentaram os maiores valores aos 35 dias de lactação.The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of lactation stage in the chemical and physical characteristics of milk from Saanen goats as well as to investigate the effects of flock management, milking sanitary conditions, and lactation phase in the milk fatty acid profile. Twenty goats were randomly assigned to four groups of five animals each. Flock management differed by the presence or absence of males in the groups while milking sanitary conditions differed either by a poor or by a good milking hygiene. Milk samples were collected at 35, 85 and 135 days of lactation. Results showed that milk yield was as expected at 135 days of lactation; peak milk production was observed at 35 days of lactation and decreased linearly as lactation progressed. Milk yield, milk fat content, and milk acidity all changed according to the lactation stage. Milking sanitary conditions and flock management did not affect the milk fatty acids profile. However, milk fatty acids profile differed at different lactation stages with the greatest content of saturated fatty acids at 85 days of lactation.

Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos do sexo e do genótipo sobre a composição centesimal e o perfil de ácidos graxos do músculo Semimembranosus (SM) de ovinos submetidos às mesmas condições de confinamento. Foram utilizados 12 cordeiros, quatro machos inteiros e quatro fêmeas da raça Santa Inês (SI) e quatro machos inteiros mestiços ½ Santa Inês x ½ Dorper (SI-D). A raça e o sexo não influenciaram a composição centesimal da carne dos cordeiros. No entanto, as concentrações de fósforo e cálcio diferiram significativamente quando considerados estes dois fatores. Os ácidos graxos encontrados em maior quantidade na fração lipídica da carne dos animais foram o oléico, o palmítico e o esteárico. Houve efeito do sexo sobre o perfil dos ácidos graxos monoinsaturados na carne dos animais Santa Inês. O perfil de ácidos graxos de mestiços machos SI-D comprovou melhor valor nutricional da carne, pelo maior percentual de ácidos graxos poliinsaturados, pela maior relação AGPI/AGS e pela menor relação w6:w3.The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of sex and genotype (breed) on the composition and fatty acid profile of the semimembranosus (SM) muscle of feedlot sheep. Four Santa Inês (SI) males, four SI females, and four ½ Santa Inês x ½ Dorper (SI-D) males were used in this trial. Neither breed nor sex significantly affected the chemical composition of meat. However, the meat contents of phosphorus and calcium were both significantly changed by breed and sex. Oleic, palmitc, and stearic were the fatty acids found in larger amounts in the intramuscular fat of lamb meat in this study. There was a significant effect of sex on the profile of unsaturated fatty acids within the SI breed. The fatty acid profile of meat from SI-D sheep showed greater nutritional value because of the highest content of PUFA and PUFA/SFA ratio and the lowest w6:w3 ratio.

Foram avaliados os aspectos qualitativos da carne de cordeiros Santa Inês submetidos, na fase de terminação, a sistemas de alimentação diferenciados. Foram analisadas 24 pernas de cordeiros não-castrados, com idade de abate entre seis e dez meses, distribuídos eqüitativamente segundo as dietas recebidas: T1 = feno de capim-d'água + concentrado, T2 = feno de restolho de abacaxi + concentrado, T3 = palma + mistura, T4 = silagem de milho + concentrado. A utilização de quatro tipos de alimentos volumosos exerceu influência significativa sobre os teores de composição centesimal, cálcio, fósforo, colesterol, fosfolipídios, ácidos graxos saturados e poliinsaturados e nos parâmetros sensoriais da carne de ovinos Santa Inês. Os cordeiros alimentados com volumosos energéticos (T1, T2 e T4) apresentaram carnes com maiores concentrações lipídicas em (6,93; 8,09 e 8,38%, respectivamente), melhor qualidade sensorial e maiores percentuais de ácidos graxos monoinsaturados (C18:1, C16:1, com médias de 41,38; 46,40; 43,15 e 3,44; 3,34; e 2,76%, respectivamente). O uso de palma forrageira (T3) na alimentação dos cordeiros resultou em uma carne com teores de umidade, proteínas, fósforo, cálcio, colesterol e ácidos graxos saturados significativamente maiores em relação aos demais volumosos (T1, T2 e T4), porém com qualidade sensorial inferior.This study had the objective of evaluating the qualitative aspects of lamb meat from Santa Ines breed when submitted in the termination phase to different feeding systems. Twenty four legs from entire lambs with slaughter age from six to ten months were equally distributed among four different diets: T1 = capim-d'água hay + concentrate, T2 = pineapple hay + concentrate, T3 = forage palm + mixture, T4 = maize ensilage hay + concentrate. The utilization of four different forager feeds resulted in significant difference among the percentages of centesimal composition, calcium, phosphorus, cholesterol, and phospholipid, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and in the sensorial parameters of lamb meat. Lambs fed diet with high-energy forage (T1, T2 and T3) had meat with the highest percentages of fat (6.93, 8.09 and 8.38%, respectively), and monosaturated fatty acids (C18:1, C16:1, with average of 41.38, 46.40 and 43.15 and 3.44, 3.34 and 2.76%, respectively), associated to a better sensorial quality. The use of forager palm (T3) in lamb feeding resulted in lamb meat with higher percentages of humidity, protein, phosphorus, calcium, cholesterol and saturated fatty acids in comparison with the others treatments (T1, T2 and T4), although this lamb meat had lower sensorial quality in relation to the meat obtained from the others treatments.

Grupos de caprinos mestiços castrados e inteiros foram abatidos com idades de 175, 220, 265 e 310 dias. Os efeitos da castração e idade de abate nas qualidades físico-químicas, sensoriais e aromáticos da carne caprina foi pesquisado. O efeito castração foi observado apenas para o conteúdo de cálcio, no entanto a idade de abate apresentou um efeito significativo nos teores de umidade, proteína, cálcio, ferro e pH. Os fatores idade de abate e castração não apresentaram efeito significativo nos percentuais de fosfolipídeos porém, a idade de abate afetou os percentuais de colesterol. Caprinos castrados apresentaram maior percentual de ácidos graxos insaturados e, conseqüentemente, maior relação PUFA/SFA. Os ácidos graxos foram afetados significativamente pela castração. Não foram observadas variações nos percentuais dos ácidos graxos saturados e insaturados da carne caprina de animais abatidos com diferentes idades. O fator idade de abate apresentou maior efeito nos atributos sensoriais analisados do que o fator castração. Nos extratos da carne caprina foram identificados um total de cento e oito voláteis, sendo estes: 41 hidrocarbonetos alifáticos, 12 hidrocarbonetos alicíclicos, 19 aldeídos, 9 compostos benzênicos, 9 álcoois, 7 cetonas, 4 compostos sulfurados, 2 terpenoídes, 2 ésteres e 3 outros compostos. Os extratos da carne de caprinos castrados continham maior número de compostos voláteis do que os extratos de animais inteiros. O fator idade de abate foi o parâmetro que mais afetou as características físico-químicas e sensoriais da carne caprina. O fator castração afetou diretamente a produção de voláteis.