Effects of Fermentation on the Physicochemical Properties and Aroma of Lamb Liver Paste

Abstract

The probiotic fermentation of lamb liver paste is a new method with which to utilize sheep by-products and address the issue of waste. In this study, a pH meter, chromaticity meter, texture analyzer, and gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer (GC–MS) were used to determine various indicators. The objective was to investigate the effect of fermentation on the physical properties and aroma of lamb liver paste. The results showed that the L* (brightness), a* (redness), and b* (yellowness) of the samples were significantly higher in the starter fermentation group than in the other two groups after storage for 0, 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days (p p p p < 0.05). Fermented lamb liver paste is a new by-product that exhibits a high degree of freshness and a low degree of fat oxidation during storage. This study provides a theoretical basis for future industrial production.

Keywords

• lamb liver
• by-product
• GC–MS
• texture
• volatile compounds