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    Quality characteristics and microbial status of beef smoked with different plant materials
    (Animal Science Association of Nigeria, 2014-09) Gandi, B. R.; Olusola, O. O.; Bawa, G. S.
    A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of smoking beef using different plant materials as sources of smoke in Zaria, Kaduna State. The effect of smoke from four plant materials (Acacia raddiana, Eucalyptus camaldutensis, Azadirachta indica and Cocos nucifera) on organoleptic, microbial and physicochemical properties of smoked beef was evaluated. There was no significant (P>0.05) difference among the sources of fuel wood tested on the overall acceptability of smoked meat. The organoleptic scores (1.40-3.50) were lowest for beef smoked with in C. nucifera and highest for beef smoked with A. raddiana (standard check). The pH values were within the accepted limit (5.5-6.5). Percentage thermal shortening was highest (7.00%) in beef smoked with A. raddiana. Total viable counts/Aerobic plate count, coli-form counts were all within safe limits (i.e. <1/2 million/g). It was concluded that Eucalyptus camaldutensis (Turare), Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Cocos nucifera (coconut husk) are good sources of fuel wood and can be used as an alternative to Acacia raddiana for smoking beef.
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    Sensory and physicochemical evaluation of suya produced from various round muscles
    (Animal Science Association of Nigeria, 2016) Gandi, B. R.; Olusola, O. O.; Abunwune, R. N.; Makama, R. S.; Abdu, S. B.
    A study was conducted to evaluate Suya produced from various round muscles (Rectus femoris, Semi-tendinosus, Biceps-femoris, Semi membranosusand Vastus lateralis) for organoleptic and physiochemical properties. The study was carried out using a completely randomized design. The result from the experiment showed that the fat content was not significantly (P>0.05) affected by the muscle types. The score for overall acceptability on a five point hedonic scale indicated that the consumers preferred Bicepsfemoris which was significantly (P< 0.05) different from other round muscles. Water holding capacity was observed to have influence on other qualities such as flavor, juiciness and tenderness. Product yield was lowest (70.20%) in Vastuslateralis, indicating a good yield from all muscles. It was concluded that the prime cuts, apart from resulting in Suya with high prices are not necessarily better than Suya from less choice parts of the carcass (Rectus femor is, Semi-tendinosus, Biceps-femoris, Semi membranosus and Vastus lateralis) in terms of product yield and eating qualities.