Effects of sodium pyrophosphate coupled with catechin on the oxidative stability and gelling properties of myofibrillar protein

Abstract The influence of a combination of sodium pyrophosphate (PP) and catechin (C) on the gelling properties of pork myofibrillar protein (MP) under oxidative stress was investigated. The addition of PP or C significantly inhibited lipid oxidation and protein carbonyl formation, and their combination (PP + C) provided the maximum protection. However, these additives did not prevent sulfhydryl and free amine losses caused by oxidation. The presence of PP in the oxidizing system reduced the mean particle size and elevated zeta potential and solubility of MP, reduced cooking loss, and improved breaking strength of MP gels (P