Research Article

Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs

Volume: 19 Number: 3 September 15, 2026
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Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of kiwi, pineapple, and plum marinades (50% and 100% dilutions) on turkey breast meat shish kebabs. Samples were marinated at 4 °C for 16 hours and then grilled. Analyses included pH, moisture, marinade absorption, cooking loss, color, and texture. Plum marinade at 100% dilution showed the highest absorption (23.59%). Plum at 50% dilution gave the highest lightness (L*=65.94) and yellowness (b*=7.89). Kiwifruit at 50% dilution showed a trend toward lower hardness. Cooking eliminated color differences observed in raw samples. Cooking loss was significantly higher in all marinated groups than the control. The highest loss was in the 100% kiwifruit group (56.33%), while among marinated groups, the 100% plum group had the lowest loss (48.67%). Multivariate analysis confirmed that fruit type × dilution interaction significantly affected raw product properties, especially color, moisture, and absorption. In conclusion, fruit-based marination effectively modifies turkey meat properties. Plum marinade showed promise for color development and absorption. Increased cooking loss should be considered in future research.

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Supporting Institution

This research was funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (BAP), grant number: 21.FEN..BİL.43.

Project Number

21.FEN.BİL.43

Ethical Statement

Ethics committee approval was not required for this study, as it did not involve any human or animal experiments. The turkey meat samples were obtained from a commercial slaughterhouse.

Thanks

This article is derived from AAT’s Master thesis entitled “Investigation of some quality parameters of tenderizing turkey breast meat by using plant extracts for shish kebab production,” Afyon Kocatepe University, Türkiye.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 15, 2026

Submission Date

February 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3

APA
Aydın Tüplek, A., & Akdeniz, B. (2026). Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(3), 255-265. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1895938
AMA
1.Aydın Tüplek A, Akdeniz B. Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs. kvj. 2026;19(3):255-265. doi:10.30607/kvj.1895938
Chicago
Aydın Tüplek, Ayşe, and Bilge Akdeniz. 2026. “Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (3): 255-65. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1895938.
EndNote
Aydın Tüplek A, Akdeniz B (September 1, 2026) Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 3 255–265.
IEEE
[1]A. Aydın Tüplek and B. Akdeniz, “Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs”, kvj, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 255–265, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1895938.
ISNAD
Aydın Tüplek, Ayşe - Akdeniz, Bilge. “Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/3 (September 1, 2026): 255-265. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1895938.
JAMA
1.Aydın Tüplek A, Akdeniz B. Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs. kvj. 2026;19:255–265.
MLA
Aydın Tüplek, Ayşe, and Bilge Akdeniz. “Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 19, no. 3, Sept. 2026, pp. 255-6, doi:10.30607/kvj.1895938.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Aydın Tüplek, Bilge Akdeniz. Effects of Pineapple, Plum, and Kiwi Marinades on Some Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Turkey Breast Shish Kebabs. kvj. 2026 Sep. 1;19(3):255-6. doi:10.30607/kvj.1895938