Food and Environment Safety (Dec 2019)
THE POTENTIAL OF ELECTRONIC NOSES IN QUALITY AND FRESHNESS PREDICTION OF FRESH AND STORED MEAT PRODUCTS
Abstract
The present review aimed at evaluating the potential of e-noses in real-time quality and freshness monitoring and evaluation of a variety of fresh meat products (Beef, Pork, Chicken and Fish) in view of their inherent differences. Electronic noses (e-noses) have been demonstrated to have great potential in food quality monitoring and prediction. Several experimental trials on e-noses have been conducted to assess their ability in quality screening of food products. In this review, the success and shortcomings of the e-nose performances are discussed including the previous and current advancement. A narrative literature review approach was used to critically evaluate literature which waz summarized with conclusions drawn and the inconsistence / drawbacks in the functionality of e-noses in quality monitoring revealed.
