Rheological and Water‐Holding Properties of Gelled Meat Batters Containing Iota Carrageenan, Kappa Carrageenan or Xanthan gum

Abstract

ABSTRACT Meat batters containing either 0.5% or 1% iota carrageenan (IC, kappa carrageenan (KC) or xanthan gum (XG) were investigated. Rigidity changes during heating and Instron texture profile analysis indicated textural properties of batters. All treatments exhibited a decrease in water‐holding ability (WHA) from 55–70°C. Addition of IC increased WHA, rigidity at 70°C, force‐to‐fracture and true shear strain. KC increased rigidity at 70°C and was most effective at increasing hardness. XC decreased all textural parameters measured. Gums were specific in affecting textural and WHA properties.