Quality evaluation of chicken breast marinated with encapsulation of turmeric extract
Turmeric is extensively used as a preservative in food because it has biological activities such as antioxidant and antibacterial activities. The quality preservation of turmeric can be applied by using microencapsulation techniques to improve the bioavailability of polyphenol substances in turmeric. This study was carried out to determine the physicochemical, oxidative stability, antioxidant potential, pathogenic bacteria, and sensory evaluation of chicken breast marinated with microencapsulation of turmeric extract stored at refrigeration (4±1°C) on 0, 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th day of storage. The treatments given include control (T0), 2.5% added microencapsulated turmeric extract (T1), 5% added microencapsulated turmeric extract (T2), and 7.5% added microencapsulated turmeric extract (T3). The results showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in moisture, pH, free fatty acid, peroxide value, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, total phenolic, and total plate count (TPC) between treatments and storage periods. In conclusion, chicken breast marinated with 7.5% microencapsulation of turmeric extract was considered to have better physico-chemical, antioxidant potential, microbiological, and sensorial properties.