R K Sekhon

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA

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Publications (7)10.14 Total impact

  • Article: Effects of phosphine and methyl bromide fumigation on the volatile flavor profile and sensory quality of dry cured ham.
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    ABSTRACT: In separate experiments, randomized complete block designs with three replications were utilized to evaluate the effects of phosphine (PH(3)) (0, 200 and 1000ppm for 48h) and methyl bromide (MB) (0, 4, 8, 16, and 32mg/L for 48h) fumigation concentration on the volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry cured ham. Minimal differences existed (P>0.05) in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds in both PH(3) and MB fumigated hams but sulfur and oxidation compounds were more prevalent (P<0.05) in the fumigated treatments when compared to the control. As phosphine fumigation concentration increased, the residual concentration of phosphine also increased in the hams (P<0.05), but all samples contained levels that are lower than the legal limit of phosphine allowed in stored food products (0.01ppm) in the United States. A triangle test (n=56) indicated that consumers could not discriminate (P>0.75) between the control hams and those that were fumigated with PH(3). Minimal aroma/flavor differences existed among MB, PH3 and control hams, and dry cured ham that was fumigated with PH(3) was safe for consumption based on residual phosphine concentrations in the meat tissue.
    Meat Science 10/2010; 86(2):411-7. · 2.28 Impact Factor
  • Article: Effects of carbon dioxide and ozone treatments on the volatile composition and sensory quality of dry-cured ham.
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    ABSTRACT: Randomized complete block designs with 3 replications were utilized to evaluate the effects of carbon dioxide (CO(2)) (0% at 96 h, 60% at 48 h, and 60% at 96 h) and ozone (O(3)) (0 and 175 ppm for 48 h) on the volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry-cured ham. Minimal differences existed in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds in both CO(2) and O(3) fumigated hams but phenols were slightly more prevalent (P < 0.05) in the CO(2) treatments and oxidation compounds were slightly elevated (P < 0.05) in the ozone treated samples when compared to the control. Triangle tests (n = 54 and 56) indicated that consumers could not discern (P > 0.75) between the control hams and the hams that were fumigated with CO(2) and O(3), respectively. This study revealed that there were minimal aroma/flavor differences among the ham treatments between 0 and 60% CO(2) for 96 h; and also between 0 and 175 ppm O(3).
    Journal of Food Science 06/2010; 75(5):C452-8. · 1.66 Impact Factor
  • Article: Effects of Carbon Dioxide and Ozone Treatments on the Volatile Composition and Sensory Quality of Dry‐Cured Ham
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    ABSTRACT:   Randomized complete block designs with 3 replications were utilized to evaluate the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) (0% at 96 h, 60% at 48 h, and 60% at 96 h) and ozone (O3) (0 and 175 ppm for 48 h) on the volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry-cured ham. Minimal differences existed in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds in both CO2 and O3 fumigated hams but phenols were slightly more prevalent (P < 0.05) in the CO2 treatments and oxidation compounds were slightly elevated (P < 0.05) in the ozone treated samples when compared to the control. Triangle tests (n = 54 and 56) indicated that consumers could not discern (P > 0.75) between the control hams and the hams that were fumigated with CO2 and O3, respectively. This study revealed that there were minimal aroma/flavor differences among the ham treatments between 0 and 60% CO2 for 96 h; and also between 0 and 175 ppm O3.
    Journal of Food Science 05/2010; 75(5):C452 - C458. · 1.66 Impact Factor
  • Article: Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation effects on the safety, volatile composition, and sensory quality of dry cured ham.
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    ABSTRACT: A randomized complete block design with three replications was utilized to evaluate the effects (P<0.05) of various fumigation concentrations of sulfuryl fluoride (SF) (0, 12, 24, 36 and 72 mg/L) on the fluoride, sulfuryl fluoride, and volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry cured ham. Fluoride and SF concentrations increased (P<0.05) in dry cured hams as SF fumigation concentration increased, but all samples contained fluoride and SF concentrations below the legal limits of 20 and 0.01 ppm, respectively. Minimal differences existed (P>0.05) in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds, but oxidation compounds were slightly more prevalent (P<0.05) in the 72 mg/ml treatment when compared to the control. A triangle test (n=54) indicated that consumers could not discern (P>0.75) between hams that were fumigated with SF at 0 and 36 mg/ml. This study revealed that there were minimal aroma/flavor differences among the ham treatments between 0 and 36 mg/ml, and that dry cured ham that was fumigated with SF was safe and met legal requirements for consumption.
    Meat Science 03/2010; 84(3):505-11. · 2.28 Impact Factor
  • Article: Use of cluster analysis and preference mapping to evaluate consumer acceptability of choice and select bovine M. longissimus lumborum steaks cooked to various end-point temperatures.
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    ABSTRACT: Consumer research was conducted to evaluate the acceptability of choice and select steaks from the Longissimus lumborum that were cooked to varying degrees of doneness using demographic information, cluster analysis and descriptive analysis. On average, using data from approximately 155 panelists, no differences (P>0.05) existed in consumer acceptability among select and choice steaks, and all treatment means ranged between like slightly and like moderately (6-7) on the hedonic scale. Individual consumers were highly variable in their perception of acceptability and consumers were grouped into clusters (eight for select and seven for choice) based on their preference and liking of steaks. The largest consumer groups liked steaks from all treatments, but other groups preferred (P<0.05) steaks that were cooked to various end-point temperatures. Results revealed that consumers could be grouped together according to preference, liking and descriptive sensory attributes, (juiciness, tenderness, bloody, metallic, and roasted) to further understand consumer perception of steaks that were cooked to different end-point temperatures.
    Meat Science 01/2010; 84(1):46-53. · 2.28 Impact Factor
  • Article: Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation effects on the safety, volatile composition, and sensory quality of dry cured ham
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    ABSTRACT: A randomized complete block design with three replications was utilized to evaluate the effects (P < 0.05) of various fumigation concentrations of sulfuryl fluoride (SF) (0, 12, 24, 36 and 72 mg/L) on the fluoride, sulfuryl fluoride, and volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry cured ham. Fluoride and SF concentrations increased (P < 0.05) in dry cured hams as SF fumigation concentration increased, but all samples contained fluoride and SF concentrations below the legal limits of 20 and 0.01 ppm, respectively. Minimal differences existed (P > 0.05) in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds, but oxidation compounds were slightly more prevalent (P < 0.05) in the 72 mg/ml treatment when compared to the control. A triangle test (n = 54) indicated that consumers could not discern (P > 0.75) between hams that were fumigated with SF at 0 and 36 mg/ml. This study revealed that there were minimal aroma/flavor differences among the ham treatments between 0 and 36 mg/ml, and that dry cured ham that was fumigated with SF was safe and met legal requirements for consumption.
    Meat Science.
  • Article: Effects of phosphine and methyl bromide fumigation on the volatile flavor profile and sensory quality of dry cured ham
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    ABSTRACT: In separate experiments, randomized complete block designs with three replications were utilized to evaluate the effects of phosphine (PH3) (0, 200 and 1000 ppm for 48 h) and methyl bromide (MB) (0, 4, 8, 16, and 32 mg/L for 48 h) fumigation concentration on the volatile flavor compound concentrations in dry cured ham. Minimal differences existed (P > 0.05) in the presence and concentration of aroma active compounds in both PH3 and MB fumigated hams but sulfur and oxidation compounds were more prevalent (P < 0.05) in the fumigated treatments when compared to the control. As phosphine fumigation concentration increased, the residual concentration of phosphine also increased in the hams (P < 0.05), but all samples contained levels that are lower than the legal limit of phosphine allowed in stored food products (0.01 ppm) in the United States. A triangle test (n = 56) indicated that consumers could not discriminate (P > 0.75) between the control hams and those that were fumigated with PH3. Minimal aroma/flavor differences existed among MB, PH3 and control hams, and dry cured ham that was fumigated with PH3 was safe for consumption based on residual phosphine concentrations in the meat tissue.
    Meat Science.