Alem Beisembayeva

Mrs. Alem Beisembayeva


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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20 August 2025 in Foods
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ABAlem Beisembayeva
Alem Beisembayeva
ATAigul Tayeva
Aigul Tayeva
ICIrina Chernukha
Irina Chernukha
BRBerdikul Rskeldiyev
Berdikul Rskeldiyev
MAMamura Absalimova
Mamura Absalimova
Zhadyra Kenzhegazyevna ImangaliyevaZhadyra Kenzhegazyevna Imangaliyeva
Zhadyra Kenzhegazyevna Imangaliyeva
This study developed a technology for restructured meat products (RMPs) from culled cow meat using the bioprotective culture Lactobacillus sakei (SafePro B-2, 1011 CFU/g) and fortification with L-selenomethionine or zinc citrate. Four variants (Control, SafePro B-2, SafePro B-2 + Se, and SafePro B-2 + Zn) were produced under identical processing conditions and assessed for microbiological, physicochemical, textural, colorimetric, antioxidant, histological, mineral, and amino acid properties. Protein content remained high across all samples (up to 18.7%), while moisture increased by up to 1.4% compared to the control. The Zn-enriched sample showed the greatest cohesiveness and resistance to deformation (p < 0.05), with color stability under light exposure improving by up to 12.5%. Despite a reduction in FRAP antioxidant activity (up to 30.8% in buffer extract), the Zn-fortified product exhibited the highest levels of key essential amino acids, including leucine (12.9 mg/g) and lysine (12.6 mg/g). Microbiological analysis confirmed low total aerobic mesophilic counts (≤3.1 log CFU/g), with no detection of Salmonella spp. or Listeria monocytogenes. Histological evaluation revealed denser and more homogeneous protein matrices in fortified variants. Overall, L. sakei-driven bioprotection combined with Se/Zn fortification improved the safety and functional and nutritional characteristics of RMP from low-value beef, supporting sustainable and circular meat production.