Studia Universitatis “Vasile Goldiş”, Seria Ştiinţele Vieţii Vol. 24, issue 2, 2014, pp.239-244 © 2014 Vasile Goldis University Press (www.studiauniversitatis.ro) CHARACTERISTICS OF MEAT AND BONE MEAL USED AS ANIMAL FEED (PET FOOD) Nagy Voina Robert1, Rivis Adrian1 1Faculty of Food Processing Technology, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "Regele Mihai I al Romaniei" from Timisoara, 300645, Calea Aradului, Romania, ABSTRACT: The goal of this study is to determine physico–chemical parameters of meat and bone meal obtained by processing animal by-products not intended for human consumption. The variation of the values obtained by analyzing nine samples (each sample in three receptions) is very low. Meat and bone meal obtained from category III byproducts (PAP), is an important source of animal protein, being an important ingredient for the production of pet food. Keywords: physico–chemical parameters, bone meal, category III byproducts (PAP), protein INTRODUCTION by a series of filters, metal detectors and screens. The rendering process deals with high moisture, Nonetheless, contamination of raw materials need highly microbiologically active animal materials to be avoided and steps to avoid problems and/or a (byproducts) to which it applies heat to evaporate recall system should be in place, if required water, reduce microbiological “loading,” and separate (Reddy and Nemerow, 2014). “cellular” fat (if present) from the other components -Digestibilty. Processing by the application of (Taylor et al., 1997). If high levels of fat are present in heat alters the character of protein and fat in the raw materials, the melted fat is removed from the several different ways. Any alteration to the material by physical means such as centrifugation or digestibility of protein (in particular) to the pet pressing. The two possible products of rendering are a food industry is considered very important (Sulabo high protein “solid” residue known as processed animal and Stein, 2013). A decrease caused by use of protein or meat and bone meal (MBM), and a lipid degraded material, excess temperature, too long a material known as rendered fat (tallow) (Woodgate and residence time for example, is considered to be a Van der Veen. 2004). significant issue. From a routine analytical point of In the classic sense of rendering, the protein rich view, pepsin digestible protein is regularly products use to be used in animal feeds and the tallow included in the array of measurements made to has been used in animal feed, oleo chemicals, and the ensure consistent quality of the product (Sulabo soap production industries.( Woodgate 2006) and Stein 2013). Today, in European Union the most important -Oxidation represents one of the major areas of destination for meat and bone meal is pet food concern and has centred on proving the efficacy of industry. (Dobbelaere 2014) antioxidants added (Rashed and Butnariu, 2014). In the last years, pet food industry had a continuous -Microbiology. In European Union, rendering development. More and more of the pet food producers companies are obliged to satisfy very exact are focusing on premium standards which come with a microbiological sampling regimes, as part of very strict Quality Assurance System applied above the authorization given by local Governments rendering process. (Woodgate 2012) (Guldimann et al., 2012; Rashed and Butnariu, The most important aspects of such system are 2014). described below: A good example of a complete quality system can -Specifications. Many raw materials and be described by the way that the modern processing, processed products are controlled by developing rendering and pet food industries work closely together and using specifications describing key quality to ensure that the quality of the product delivered to the parameters and are agreed by contract between the pet food industry is of the highest possible standard. two parties. An example of key parameter is the The 3rd column of Table 1 gives an overview of all level of protein content. the quality assurance aspects applied in a modern and -Freshness is the key to meet the exact professional supply chain, divided in three sections: requirements of the processed products. Most of source, process and product. the specification issues discussed for raw materials include aspects of time from slaughter to rendering and or a degree of cooling, if time cannot be kept to a minimum.( Woodgate 2004) ”Fresh means sure!” is the base used. -Contamination. Many contamination risks found in raw materials and in the finish product can and will be removed by the subsequent process Correspondence: Nagy Voina Robert,Faculty of Food Processing Technology, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "Regele Mihai I al Romaniei" from Timisoara, 300645, Calea Aradului, Romania, [email protected]; Article published: June 2014 Nagy V.R., Rivis A. Table 1. Key Aspects considered for an efficient Quality Assurance Programme Time from slaughterhouse to rendering Temperature conditions from slaughterhouse to rendering Colour Source Raw material Contamination (plastic, metal) Overall quality index Audit for row material supplier. Mixing of raw material Rendering Process rate Process process Temperature control Antioxidant adding Fat content –FFA Moisture and impurities Processed Peroxide value Product products Colour and smell Digestibility Antioxidant residues The nitrogen, from the amine groups found in the In case of not fulfilling the agreed requirements the peptide bonds of the polypeptide chains, is converted to suppliers are asked first of all to correct the non– ammonium ion, which dissolves in the oxidizing compliance. solution, and can later be converted to ammonia gas. The risk to be eliminated from the supply chain The Kjeldahl method of nitrogen analysis is the because of non–compliance is close to minimum, but worldwide standard for calculating the protein content possible. in a wide variety of materials ranging from human and To have a good control of the rendering process and animal food, fertilizer, waste water and fossil fules. to have a clear view of the physical and chemical The Kjeldahl method consists of three steps, which content of the products, the supplier (producer) has to have to be carefully carried out in sequence: monitor a number of parameters. 1. the sample is first digested in strong The most common parameters and typical values sulphuric acid in the presence of a catalyst, for meat and bone meal are presented in table 2. which helps in the conversion of the amine nitrogen to ammonium ions, Tabel 2. 2. the ammonium ions are then Typical values for meat and bone meal parameters converted into ammonia gas, heated and Parameter Typical values (%) distilled. The ammonia gas is led into a / species Poultry Pork Fish trapping solution where it dissolves and Protein 60 50–55 60 becomes an ammonium ion once again, Fat 8–15 12–16 9–10 3. finally the amount of the ammonia Ash 20–25 25–35 9–12 that has been trapped is determined by Moisture 2–7 2–7 14–17 titration with a standard solution, and a Peroxide calculation made. < 10 value Step one: Digestion of the sample: FFA* in This is the most time–consuming step in the < 3 fat analysis. The purpose of this step is to break down the *FFA– Free Fatty Acids bonds that hold the polypeptides together, and convert them to simpler chemicals such as water, carbon dioxide and, of course, ammonia. METHODS AND METHODS The material used for this study was meat and bone Such reactions can be considerably speeded up by meal obtained in a real rendering plant from processing the presence of a catalyst and by a neutral substance, such as potassium sulphate (K SO ), which raises the animal byproducts category III porcine. The analysed 2 4 boiling point of the digesting acid and thus the parameters were: protein, fat, ash and moisture. temperature of the reaction. Catalysts are also used to help in the digestion Determination of protein content (Kjeldahl method)(AOAC 984.13): process; many different one have been tried including The central basis used in this procedure is the selenium, mercury, copper, or ions of mercury or copper. oxidation of the organic compound using strong sulfuric acid. As the organic material is oxidized the carbon it contains is converted to carbon dioxide and the hydrogen is converted into water. Studia Universitatis “Vasile Goldiş”, Seria Ştiinţele Vieţii 240 Vol. 24, issue 2, 2014,239-244 © 2014 Vasile Goldis University Press (www.studiauniversitatis.ro) Characteristics of meat and bone meal used as animal feed (pet food) Digestion is accomplished by: Procedure 1. Weighing out approximately 1 gm of – Turn on the Service Unit and start to heat up the sample containing protein, making a note the oil bath (adjusted temperature will be). of the weight, and placing the sample into a – Open the cold water tap for the reflux digestion flask, along with 12–15 ml of condensers. concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4). – Attach the thimbles to the adapters. 2. Adding seven grams of potassium – Weigh the sample into the thimbles (use the sulphate and a catalyst, usually copper. thimble support). 3. Bringing the digestion tube/flask and – Move the thimbles to the thimble stand (use mixture to a "rolling boil" (about 370oC to the thimble handler). o 400 C) using a heating a block. – Put a cotton plug on the top of the sample and 4. Heating the mixture in the tube/flask place the thimbles into thimble support attached to until white fumes can be seen, and then the holder (use again the thimble handler). continuing the heating for about 60–90 mins. – Insert the thimbles into the Extraction Unit. 5. Cooling the tube/flask and cautiously – Weigh the extraction cups (with boiling adding 250 mls of water. chips). – Insert the extraction cups, each with 50 ml of Step Two: Distillation: extraction solvent, into the Extraction Unit (use the The purpose of the next step, distillation, is to cup holder).