Evaluation of indicative parameters of the quality of ground beef sold in different supermarkets of Erechin, Rio Grande do Sul
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https://doi.org/10.22239/2317-269X.00958Keywords:
Physical-chemical Analysis, Microbiological Analysis, fraud, Sanitary SurveillanceAbstract
Introduction: In the last decades, Brazilians, following a worldwide trend, have been changing their eating habits, worrying about the origin of food. Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological parameters of ground beef sold in different supermarkets in the city of Erechim, RS. Method: Three collections were performed in four different establishments, totalizing twelve samples. The meat quality was evaluated through the following parameters temperature, pH, determination of molds and yeasts, proof of cooking, of Nessler and Éber, search of nitrate, nitrite and sodium sulfite. Results: From the results it was possible to verify that all the samples collected did not comply with the legislation in relation to storage temperature, and presented high count of molds and yeasts. However, all samples were within the established standard for pH values. Nonetheless, unpleasant odors were present in 25.0% of the samples, within positive results for the Nessler and Éber tests, and negative for 100.0% of the samples in relation to fraud determinations. Conclusions: From these results, becomes evident the need for actions that aim to obtain and commercialize higher quality ground beef in the city Erechim. Therefore, it is important to improve the sanitary education and the awareness of entrepreneurs and employees who work in the sector, also more active inspection of the Sanitary Surveillance of the Municipality.Downloads
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