o:163 The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” en This study aimed to identify surface mould species overgrowing the Croatian protected meat products “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” and their effect on sensory properties. Dry-cured hams were produced in 2018/2019 and obtained from annual fairs. The predominant surface species found on “Dalmatinski pršut” were Aspergillus chevalieri, Penicillium citrinum and Aspergillus cibarius, whereas those overgrowing “Istarski pršut” were Aspergillus proliferans, P. citrinum and Penicillium salamii. The results show species diversity, higher presence, and greater variety of Aspergillus species in “Dalmatinski pršut” in comparison to “Istarski pršut”, and significant variations in 9 of 20 sensory attributes. Principal component analysis revealed a clear distinction between the two, and a large contribution of P. salamii and Penicillium bialowienzense to one principal component. The texture traits, smoky odour, muscle and subcutaneous fatty tissue colour, and mould species found are valuable for product characterisation. The results also indicate that mould species may be responsible for some sensory traits, such as tenderness, juiciness, and lesser freshness. 1552099 10.3390/pr9122287 2022-04-29T09:46:48.838Z 44 no 46 Tina Lešić Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry, Croatian Veterinary Institute, The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” Nada Vlahčić Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person Ivica Kos Department of AnDepartment of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person Manuela Zdravec Laboratory for Feed Microbiology, Croatian Veterinary Institute The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person Dragan R. Milićević Instiute of meat hygiene and technology The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person 0000-0003-0405-5896 Irena Perković Regional Veterinary Institute Vinkovci, Croatian Veterinary Institute The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person Eddy Listeš Regional Veterinary Institute Split, Croatian Veterinary Institute The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person Jelka Pleadin Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry, Croatian Veterinary Institute The influence of surface mycobiota on sensory properties of “Istarski pršut” and “Dalmatinski pršut” person application/pdf 1820822 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:163 no yes 16 70 92000001 71A01 Processes 2287 9 MDPI 2021