Effect of Squid Melanin-Free Ink and Pre-Emulsification on Properties and Stability of Surimi Gel Fortified with Seabass Oil during Refrigerated Storage

ABSTRACT

The effects of melanin-free ink (MFI) and pre-emulsification on gel properties and stability of bigeye snapper surimi gel fortified with seabass oil during refrigerated storage of 10 days were studied. Lipid oxidation as determined by peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) of surimi gel increased as the level of seabass oil increased (P < 0.05). When MFI was incorporated into surimi gel, lower PV was obtained throughout the storage (P < 0.05). Addition of seabass oil pre-emulsified with soy protein isolate (SPI) in the presence of MFI yielded surimi gel with the highest breaking force and could improve oxidative stability during refrigerated storage (P < 0.05). Slight decrease in whiteness was found in surimi gel added with MFI, while those added with MFI along with pre-emulsified seabass oil showed increased whiteness (P < 0.05). Addition of MFI did not affect total viable count and psychrophilic bacterial count in surimi gels. Thus, the incorporation of pre-emulsified seabass oil prepared using SPI in conjunction with MFI could improve quality and oxidative stability of gel from bigeye snapper surimi.     

Effects of Olive Leaf Powder on Mechanical Properties of Heat-Induced Surimi Gel

The effects of addition of olive leaf powder (OLP) to surimi on the mechanical properties of surimi gel were investigated. The OLP contained a high polyphenol content of 7% (w/w). The breaking stress and breaking strain of surimi gel increased with increasing OLP concentration. The addition of 0.3% OLP increased the breaking stress of surimi gel by 80% and the breaking strain by 38%. The addition of 2.0% OLP resulted in a 100% increase in the breaking strain. The OLP gels had finer and denser protein networks than the control gel, probably due to integration of additional crosslinks into the protein networks via polyphenols or their derivatives. Although the addition of OLP had a detrimental effect on whiteness of surimi gel, OLP is still a useful functional ingredient for improving mechanical properties of surimi gel products in which the color is not an important quality.     

Gel Forming Ability of Tropical Tilapia Surimi as Compared with Alaska Pollock and Pacific Whiting Surimi

Abstract

Setting and thermal treatment effects on texture and color of tropical tilapia surimi gels were compared to Alaska pollock and Pacific whiting gels. Heat treatments that most favored intrinsic gelling factors of a fish species exhibited strong gel formation. Whiteness values increased as total thermal inputs increased, which reflect the increasing opacity of the gels. Pollock gels were generally the strongest and whitest. Tilapia gel quality was generally second to pollock gels, however, in heat treatments using setting temperatures ≥ 40 °C, tilapia gels were comparable (60 °C setting) or superior (40 °C setting) to pollock gels. The optimum heat treatment for tilapia surimi appeared to be a 40° C setting for 1 hr followed by a 90 °C cook for 15 min. SDS-PAGE patterns of gels prepared with 60°C setting followed by 90 °C cooking elucidated the various degree of protein degradation depending upon the species in a descending order of whiting, tilapia, and pollock.     

Gelation Characteristics of Surimi Gel from Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) by Application of Acid-Alkali Processes

Textural characteristics of silver carp surimi gel prepared from acid- and alkali-produced protein isolates were investigated and compared to the surimi gels derived by conventional methods. The acid-aided method showed the most efficiency to recover proteins (86.2%) in comparison to the alkaline-aided (79.8%) and conventional (76.7%) methods. In the washing of fish mince, every step resulted in reduction of sarcoplasmic protein, and consequently the myofibrillar fraction became more concentrated, as shown by the protein patterns in wash water. Some myofibrillar proteins (mainly actin and myosin) were removed along with sarcoplasmic proteins during washing, reducing yield efficiency during the conventional method of making surimi. During the pH shifting process, myosin heavy chain (MHC) was degraded during low (2.5) pH solubilization, whereas there was only a minimal loss of MHC by either hydrolysis or proteolysis during alkaline solubilization. The breaking force and breaking distance of surimi gel prepared in the pH-shifting processes were significantly (p < 0.05) greater than those of surimi gel made by conventional methods, as were expressible moisture, cohesiveness, and springiness. In conclusion, the pH-shifting technique can be considered as an efficient alternative process in recovery of greater quantities of functional protein from silver carp fillet.     

鲟鱼鱼糜漂洗工艺优化及其对品质的影响

本研究以鲟鱼(Acipenser sinensis)肉为原料,通过正交实验对鲟鱼鱼糜的漂洗工艺进行了优化,对鱼糜漂洗前后的蛋白质含量及其组成、水分分布、凝胶性能等进行了研究。结果显示,鲟鱼鱼糜的最佳漂洗工艺为：水漂洗1次,盐水漂洗1次,盐的质量分数为0.25%,漂洗时间为1 min。鲟鱼鱼糜经漂洗后,其盐溶性蛋白比例显著升高(P<0.01);鱼糜中的水分受到的束缚力增加,自由度减小,形成了更为致密的凝胶网状结构;破断力、凹陷距离、凝胶强度、持水力、白度等表征凝胶性能和鱼糜品质的指标明显提升。研究表明,采用恰当的漂洗工艺可显著提高鲟鱼鱼糜的品质。     

Effects of pH and NaCl on Gel Strength of Pacific Whiting Surimi

The effects of varying concentrations of salt and pH on the gel strength of Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus) surimi were investigated. Surimi gels were made with and without the protease inhibitor beef plasma protein (BPP). Gel strength was measured by torsion and reported as shear stress and shear strain. In general, surimi gels increased in gel strength with increased pH. Stress increased to a greater degree than strain about pH 7. Water holding capacity values increased up to pH7 and than leveled off. Surimi gels made with low salt (0.9%) or not salt had greater stress values that the higher salt surimi gels in the alkaline pH range. The results demonstrated that the effects of salt and pH are interactive on gels strength for Pacific whiting surimi     

Gel Properties of Surimi from Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): Effects of Whey Protein Concentrate,CaCl2, and Setting Condition

The effects of setting time, whey protein concentrate (WPC), and calcium chloride (CaCl₂) on textural properties of silver carp surimi were investigated. Response surface methodology was used to evaluate and compare the effects of setting time (30–90 min), WPC (1–9% of protein ratio), and CaCl₂ (1–59 mmol/kg) on the gel strength. Models for breaking force, breaking distance, and gel strength of surimi gel were established. The maximum gel strength was achieved at the setting time of 60 min, WPC and CaCl₂ at 5% protein ratio, and 15–18 mmol/kg. CaCl₂ was the most significant factor affecting the gel strength.     

Effects of Whitening Agents and Frozen Storage on the Quality of Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) Surimi: Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

This work is focused on the effect of using whitening agents (WA) during a process followed by frozen storage (4 months at ?18°C) on the whiteness, quality parameters, and mechanical properties of sardine surimi. The whiteness of surimi exhibited a significant improvement when whitening agents (calcium carbonate and peroxide hydrogen) were used (48.75 to 60.24). Dynamic rheological measurement showed that storage moduli, G′, was considerably higher than loss moduli, G″, for both surimi with WA and control; however, the highest viscoelastic moduli were found in the treated surimi. In addition, the microstructure of surimi with WA showed more compact matrix and higher water holding capacity. On the other hand, most tested indexes showed quality losses throughout the frozen storage in both samples. Proteins underwent denaturation as indicated by the reduction in band intensities, especially myosin heavy chain (MHC) bands. Peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) measurements showed that lipid oxidation took place during storage; however, the degree of lipid oxidation was not relevant. Therefore, it was proved that the addition of whitening agents had a marked effect on the production of surimi with better functional attributes including whiteness, water holding capacity, and mechanical properties.     

The whole amino acid profile as indicator of the nutritional condition in cultured marine fish larvae

The effect of variations in the amount or quality of food provided on the amino acid profile of larvae, was tested in two marine fish species, the Senegal sole (Solea senegalensis) and the sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). The objective was to assess whether such nutritionally suboptimum dietary patterns, which simulate situations that may occur in hatcheries, result in variations in the concentration of one or more amino acids that could be used as indicators of nutritional condition of larvae. Restriction in the normal food ration by 60% had no clear effect on the amino acid profile of sea bass, while the concentration of some amino acids (Arg, Ala and Phe) showed significant variations in sole. Feeding on artificial diets, which have shown their inadequacy a priori, resulted also in no significant effect on the profile of sea bass, but in a dramatic modification of the amino acid profile in sole. In addition, changes in the amino acid profiles considered as a whole were evaluated using the cluster analysis instead of paired comparisons between amino acid concentrations in each treatment. The analysis clearly separated profiles of larvae fed restrictedly or inadequately from their controls, irrespective of the species. This demonstrated the potential value of evaluating whole changes in amino acid profile as nutritional indicator. Besides, it was demonstrated that sensitivity of larvae to nutritional changes that may be reflected in the amino acid profile is greatly conditioned by the species and developmental stage.     

TG酶催化过程中鲢肌原纤维蛋白凝胶性能的变化

为探究转谷氨酰胺酶（TG酶）催化过程中,鲢肌原纤维蛋白凝胶性能的变化,进一步提升鲢鱼糜制品特性和营养价值。对不同催化时间（0、15、30、60 min）后鲢肌原纤维蛋白凝胶的交联度、凝胶强度、白度、持水性、微观结构及消化特性变化进行了分析。实验结果表明,TG酶诱导蛋白胶凝后,蛋白凝胶交联度显著提高。在TG酶催化过程中,随交联时间的延长,白度值增加、持水性提高。通过扫描电镜分析发现凝胶网络孔径变小,结构变得更加致密。在催化时间30 min下,交联度、白度值及持水力显著提高,弛豫时间T22显著减小。TG酶催化后的蛋白凝胶在消化初始阶段水解程度较低,因为交联度提升,蛋白网络结构越来越致密,降低了胃蛋白酶对其水解位点的可及性。蛋白消化90 min后,网络遭到破坏,导致其水解速率明显提高。以上结果说明,在适当的交联时间下,有助于提升蛋白凝胶的凝胶特性。该研究为TG酶对鱼肉制品品质及消化特性的改善提供了实验依据。     

Study on Gel Properties of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and White Croaker (Argyrosomus argentatus) Blended Surimi at Different Setting Conditions

Gel properties of blends of surimi from silver carp and white croaker set for a range of times and at different temperatures were evaluated for breaking force, breaking distance, and whiteness. Total protein content was 12% in all samples, and the concentration of white croaker surimi protein in the blends was designed at 0, 10, 20, 30, and 40%. The blended surimi had greater gel strength than either of the two types of surimi alone. Breaking force and breaking distance after setting were also significantly higher than that of the blended surimi cooked directly without setting. The blended surimi exhibited less modori than either of the two types of surimi alone heated to 50°C. The whiteness values of the blended surimi were significantly higher than that of white croaker alone. These results indicate there are advantages to be gained in utilizing surimi from freshwater silver carp in blends with surimi from marine captured white croaker which is becoming limited in supply.     

Preparation,Gel Electrophoresis Analysis,and Nutritional Evaluation of a Functional Krill Protein Concentrate with Low Fluoride Level from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba)

A functional krill protein concentrate (FKPC) with low level of fluoride was prepared from frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) using isoelectric precipitation and phosphoric acid treatment. Variations in proteins and nutritional properties of the FKPC were analyzed. Gel electrophoresis analysis indicated that some variations in protein composition were introduced by autolysis and pH shift during the process of isoelectric precipitation and fluoride removal. The FKPC was composed of 81.01% ± 0.45% crude protein (dry basis) and 16.78% ± 0.26% total lipid (dry basis), exhibited excellent amino-acid composition in all the essential amino acids, exceeding the requirements of the FAO/WHO/UNU for food protein, and was rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids present in phospholipids. The fluoride level of FKPC was 79.79 ± 2.10 μg/g (dry basis), which met the USFDA requirements. The surimi yield reached 43.74%, and the mean recovery rate of protein and fat was 52.68% and 41.44%, respectively. The nutritional value, safe level of fluoride, and high yield rate provide evidence that FKPC has a promising future in the food industry as a new aquatic protein and lipid resource.     

Preliminary Nutritional Analysis of Lancelets,a Promising Seafood with Aquacultural Potential

Abstract

Lancelets are filter feeding, fish-like, marine chordates that resemble anchovies. Although they are widely distributed in coastal areas of the U.S.A., especially in the Southeast, and have been used as a food source in other countries, the only nutritional analysis of lancelets was performed in 1941 on preserved specimens. We report nutritional data on freshly processed lancelets, including a proximate analysis, fatty acid profile, and amino acid profile. These data are preliminary because of the limited number of samples and time periods of collection, but they are important because no similar data exist for this potential food resource. Moisture composed 88.9% of the sample, protein 9.4%, ash 1.3%, and fat 0.7%. Carbohydrates, as estimated by subtraction from the total, are absent. Cholesterol was only 18.3 mg per 100 g sample. Omega-3 fatty acids composed 30% of total fatty acids or 0.58 g per 100 g sample of whole lancelets. The fatty acid profile reveals some similarities to that of vertebrate fishes as well as to invertebrate shellfish, but also reflects the unique nature of lancelets. An uncommon omega-3 fatty acid, 22:5, is prevalent in the lancelet profile in addition to 22:6 and 20:5. The fatty acid data also suggest that the diet of lancelets is diverse, consisting of phytoplankton and zooplankton. The amino acid profile, with glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and glycine as the most common residues, reflects the preponderance of muscle and collagen and the absence of cartilage and bone.     

西伯利亚鲟、施氏鲟及其杂交种(西伯利亚鲟♀×施氏鲟♂)肌肉的营养成分比较及评价

通过对西伯利亚鲟(Acipenser baeri)、施氏鲟(Acipenser schirenckii)及其杂交种(西伯利亚鲟♀×施氏鲟♂,Acipenser baerii♀×A.sschrenckii♂)的肌肉常规营养成分进行测定,同时进行氨基酸和脂肪酸的测定,从而对3种鲟鱼营养品质进行分析评价.结果显示,除水分含量...     

Effects of Partial and Complete Replacement of Synthetic Cryoprotectant with Carrot (Daucus carota) Concentrated Protein on Stability of Frozen Surimi

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of carrot concentrated protein (CCP) as additive on the functional and textural properties of surimi from striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) during six months of frozen storage (?20°C). The CCP (82.22% crude protein) was used as an additive either a lone or with a synthetic cryoprotectant (sucrose-sorbitol-sodium tri-polyphosphate). Control was made with synthetic cryoprotectant only. Molecular weight of CCP was found to be 36 kDa. After six months, the results revealed that up to 50% of synthetic cryoprotectants could be replaced by CCP during frozen storage of surimi. Biochemical parameters such as protein solubility, Ca²⁺ATPase activity, and gel strength decreased significantly (p < .05) during storage. Treatment T-3 (CCP 0.5% + 50% of synthetic cryoprotectant) maintained quality of protein significantly superior (p < .05) in respect to denaturation and other functional and sensory attributes compared to all the treatments. The microstructure images of surimi confirmed that addition of CCP modified the ice crystal growth during frozen storage. This study suggests that CCP can be a potential additive to protect protein from denaturation along with partial replacement of chemical cryoprotectants.     

靖海湾条斑紫菜的营养及鲜味评价

以不同收割期的靖海湾条斑紫菜(Pyropia yezoensis)为研究对象,对比分析营养价值并评价其鲜味。通过测定基本营养成分、无机元素组成和氨基酸组成,分析其营养学特征,通过测定游离氨基酸与呈味核苷酸组成,进而计算滋味活性值(Taste active value, TAV)与味精当量(Equivalent umami concentration, EUC)。结果显示,靖海湾条斑紫菜蛋白质含量丰富,头水和二水紫菜的蛋白含量均在49%以上,显著高于四水和六水紫菜(P<0.05)。不同收割期条斑紫菜的脂肪含量较低,均小于1.1%。常量元素中P含量最低,K含量最高,约为2.59×104~5.52×104 mg/kg;微量元素以Fe含量最高,Zn次之,Co最低;Pb含量明显低于GB 2762-2017的限量要求。头水、二水紫菜与四水、六水紫菜的必需氨基酸及氨基酸总量间存在显著差异(P<0.05)。游离谷氨酸和次黄嘌呤核苷酸对条斑紫菜的鲜味起主要贡献作用,头水、二水、四水和六水紫菜的EUC(以干基计)依次降低,分别为239.71、190.03、108.05和51.56 g MSG/100 g。靖海湾条斑紫菜具有较高的营养价值,且收割前期的靖海湾条斑紫菜鲜味度较高,可作为开发调味品的原料。     

Thermal gelation behaviors of surimi protein mixed with Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

ABSTRACT:   This study examined the thermal gelation characteristics of myofibrillar protein (MP) and salt-ground horse mackerel surimi that had been mixed with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC). Analysis, using thermal scanning rigidity monitor and differential scanning calorimetry, demonstrated that thermal gelation begins in the thermo-reversible HPMC gel used in this study at approximately 60°C. In the rescanning test, first scanning diagrams showed similar pattern, but second scanning diagrams were rather diverse between MP and MP/HPMC mixture. The addition of HPMC increased rigidity of salt-ground surimi and modified the thermal gelation during the heating process, suggesting that certain enhancing effect of gelation occurred when the mixture of MP and HPMC was heated. In the annealing test, the addition of HPMC lowered the breaking force, but increased the gel strength of surimi due to a substantial increase in deformation. Although the strong cross-linking between the two components might not occur during the gelling process, HPMC gel formed at high temperature occupies some space in thermal gel by interacting with proteins and resulted in a combinative gel with a higher rigidity and gel strength at higher temperature.     

Quality Characteristics of Tilapia Surimi: Effect of Single Washing Cycle and Different Washing Media

Surimi was prepared by washing with single washing cycle with cold water (T-1), alkaline saline (0.2% NaHCO₃ and 0.15% NaCl; T-2) solution, and with calcium chloride and salt (0.2% CaCl₂ and 0.1% NaCl; T-3), respectively, and compared with conventional washed (CW) surimi. T-2 exhibited significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased moisture content, which correlated with increased yield, pH and also significantly decreased lipid and ash content. A significant (p ≤ 0.05) decrease in expressible moisture content was also observed in T-2, which suggested higher water holding capacity compared to other treatments. Heat-induced surimi gels exhibited highest L* (p ≤ 0.05), followed by surimi in all the treatments. In the case of L*, T-1 showed highest lightness, followed by T-2, which was comparable to CW. The lowest myoglobin content was exhibited by CW surimi (p ≤ 0.05), which is due to repeated washings. T-2 gel showed higher elasticity, texture, and overall acceptability than others (p ≤ 0.05), except for the whiteness. In all the aspects, T-2 was comparable with CW. Washing with one cycle of T-2 solution can not only improve the quality of surimi but can reduce the wastage of water that is released into the environment without further treatment.     

Physicochemical and Gel Properties of Myofibrillar Protein from Sin Croaker (Johnius dussumieri) Fish During Ice Storage

The physicochemical and gel properties of myofibrillar protein (MFP) from sin croaker fish were studied during ice storage for 18 days. Significant changes in the trends of solubility, Ca²⁺ ATPase enzyme activity, surface hydrophobicity, and water holding capacity of extracted MFP were observed by the 6th day of storage. The Ca²⁺ ATPase enzyme activity reduced significantly (p < 0.05) by the 6th day of storage. However, sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) did not show a remarkable change in the concentration of myosin heavy chain. Surface hydrophobicity increased almost four times from its original value of 18.98 µg; whereas, water holding capacity showed a fluctuating trend during storage. The emulsion capacity of the MFP was in the range of 0.89- to 1.92-mL oil/mg protein during storage. The gel strength value (313.45 g.cm) of heat-induced gel prepared from fresh minced meat decreased significantly (p < 0.05) by the 6th day of ice storage. Texture profile analysis revealed that changes in hardness and gumminess were concurrent to steeply reducing breaking force up to the 6th day. The histological observation showed gradually increasing gaps between muscle fibers. The histological observations and physicochemical quality indicated that the sin croaker fish can be used for producing good quality surimi when stored for up to 6 days in ice.     

添加圆苞车前子壳粉的鲢鱼糜凝胶工艺优化及其凝胶特性

圆苞车前子壳粉(psyllium husk powder, PHP)是一种富含膳食纤维的食品亲水胶体。为了解其在鱼糜制品中的作用,本实验以冷冻鲢鱼糜为研究对象,以凝胶强度和持水性(water holding capacity, WHC)为考察指标,研究了PHP的添加量、凝胶化温度和凝胶化时间3个因素对鱼糜凝胶特性的影响。在单因素试验的基础上,进行了三因素三水平的正交试验和验证试验。正交试验结果得到最佳工艺条件:PHP添加量0.1%,凝胶化温度45°C,凝胶化时间2 h。单因素试验结果表明,添加适量PHP (0.1%～0.3%)能够增加鱼糜凝胶的硬度和WHC,但对破断距离有不利影响;根据验证试验中蒸煮损失率、SDS-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳(SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE)和扫描电镜(scanning electron microscopy, SEM)分析,PHP的添加降低了较高凝胶化温度时凝胶的蒸煮损失,PHP或许可以促进肌球蛋白重链(myosin heavy chain, MHC)分子间交联,减缓蛋白质降解,形成更加致密的凝胶结构。本研究对PHP作为一种新型食品原料应用于开发优质健康鱼糜制品进行了初步的探究,以期为丰富亲水胶在影响鱼糜凝胶特性中的应用研究提供一定的参考。