Jorge Pereira

Prof. Jorge Pereira


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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 June 2019 in Food Packaging and Shelf Life
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JPJorge Pereira
Jorge Pereira
LDLídia Dionísio
Lídia Dionísio
LPLuis Patarata
Luis Patarata
TMTeresa J. S. Matos
Teresa J. S. Matos

12 May 2020 in Foods
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RSRita Silva
Rita Silva
JPJorge Pereira
Jorge Pereira
MRMargarida Rouxinol
Margarida Rouxinol
LPLuis Patarata
Luis Patarata
Cured pork loins are sausages with a production tradition in several regions worldwide. They are made from one of the noblest cuts of pork, and for this reason cured loins are one of the most expensive pork meat products. Establishing the correct shelf life allows products to be accepted by the consumer, and to avoid the costs associated with shorter shelf lives. The aim of this study is: (1) to establish proper shelf life by evaluating the willingness of participants to consume and the sensory modifications that occur during prolonged storage via Check All That Apply (CATA) questions; and (2) to study the behavior of Listeria monocytogenes through a microbial challenge test. Sliced cured pork loins can be stored at 6 ± 1 °C for 105 days while maintaining a consumer acceptance of more than 75%. The freshness loss was associated mainly with a decrease in aromatic notes (particularly the smoke and cured aroma), and with the appearance of spoiled characteristics, specifically a sour/vinegar aroma and acidic taste that were detected by a reduced proportion of participants. The freshness evaluation was positively influenced by the typical characteristics of cured products, such as color and a garlic and wine aroma. Sour/vinegar aroma and acidic taste were the attributes most associated with higher freshness penalization. During the period of the test, Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto the cured loin slices did not grow.


4 July 2016 in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
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JPJorge Pereira
Jorge Pereira
Suzana Ferreira-DiasSuzana Ferreira-Dias
Suzana Ferreira-Dias
LDL. Dionísio
L. Dionísio
LPLuis Patarata
Luis Patarata
TMTeresa J. S. Matos
Teresa J. S. Matos