This study investigated the effects of ultra-ground seaweed powders (USP) on the
physicochemical properties (proximate composition, mineral contents, pH, color,
shear force, sensory evaluation, electronic nose, and electronic tongue) of
restructured black goat jerky. Restructured black goat jerky was prepared using
three different treatments, i.e., 3% (w/w) each of ultra-ground sea
tangle (ST;
Undaria pinnatifida
), sea mustard (SM;
Saccharina japonica
), and sea string (SS;
Gracilaria verrucosa
) powders. Moisture and ash contents
were significantly higher in the USP-treated group than in the control
(p<0.05). Potassium, calcium, and zinc contents were significantly higher
in the SM than in the other USP-treated groups (p<0.05). In contrast, pH
values were significantly higher in the ST and SM than in the control and SS
(p<0.05). CIE L*, CIE a*, CIE b*, and shear force were significantly
lower in the USP-treated groups than in the control (p<0.05). Sensory
evaluation revealed no significant difference in taste, texture, seaweed-like
odor, and goaty flavor (p<0.05). Principal component analysis (PCA) and
peak graph analysis of the electronic nose showed that the SS differed the most
from the control compared with the other USP-treated groups, owing to the
seaweed odor of ultra-ground SS powder. The PCA and ranking analysis of the
electronic tongue showed that the umami taste of the SM was higher than that of
the control and other USP-treated groups. Therefore, the potassium, calcium,
zinc contents, and umami taste of reconstituted black goat jerky were
significantly higher in the SM than in the control and other USP-treated
groups.