Liha töötlemine
1999). Protein hydrophobicity is important
Basic meat batter ingredients are lean meat,
for effective formation of the IPF and
fat, water, and sodium chloride, but various
stabilization of the protein matrix (Mandigo
nonmeat ingredients are often used.
2004). During heating, myofibrillar proteins
start to denature, leaving several hydropho-
bic domains exposed. Hydrophobic interac- Meat Muscles and Meat Derivatives
tions are then more likely, as is enhanced
Structure of Muscles
protein aggregation that immobilizes the fat
globules by physical entrapment (Mandigo High-quality lean meat shows very good
2004). functional properties. It is well recognized