Problems relating to the calculation of meat equivalent and ‘meat content’ with particular reference to the QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declaration) regulation

Körmendy, L. and Zukál, E. and Csapó, I. and Török, N. (2007) Problems relating to the calculation of meat equivalent and ‘meat content’ with particular reference to the QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declaration) regulation. Acta Alimentaria, 36 (4). pp. 439-453. ISSN 0139-3006

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Abstract

The aim of this study was a survey of relationships used for calculating ‘meat content’ with respect to the QUID regulation Commission Directive, 2001). The recommended equations are presented in a concise form. The advantages of a possible introduction of the meat equivalent concept are also treated [assessment of lean content of the meat ingredient(s)]. A non-negligible condition for applying the QUID equations is, in principle, the equality of the fat-free protein concentrations of the various tissue types in the raw meat materials. This needs an adjustment of the protein concentrations of the recipes to a reference value (PFFref), which can be achieved by effective or virtual addition of water to the formulation or ‘removal’ of water from it. The influence of moisture loss during meat processing on QUID is also discussed. The results of various calculation methods are presented with examples.

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