Effect of Frozen Storage Temperature on Quality-Related Changes in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

The effect of frozen storage temperature on quality-related parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) muscle was studied in the interval from ?10 to ?80°C on samples stored for 1 to 18 months. The following quantities were measured: drip loss, water holding capacity and water distribution, color, lipid oxidation (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, TBARS), and membrane stability (enzyme activity). No effect of temperature on drip loss, water holding capacity, water distribution, or membrane stability was observed for samples stored below ?20°C, whereas storage at ?40°C or lower compared to ?30°C or higher resulted in a reduced level of secondary lipid oxidation (TBARS). No advantage was gained by using temperatures below ?40°C for frozen storage of trout regarding any of the properties investigated.     

Preservation of Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) Fillet by Isochoric (Constant Volume) Freezing

ABSTRACT

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of isochoric freezing on the quality of tilapia fillet. Isochoric freezing was compared to chilling, super-chilling, and freezing. Isochoric freezing showed muscle color alterations similar to the other preservation methods. All preservation methods resulted in softer fillets, with the isochoric frozen fillet having the most similar texture to that of the fresh sample. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) for isochoric samples were similar to those of fresh samples. However, there was a 53%, 55%, and 34% increase in TBARS for chilled, super-chilled, and frozen samples, respectively. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content was 1.4 times higher for isochoric samples than for fresh samples. For chilled, super-chilled, and frozen samples, TVB-N content was 3.0, 1.9, and 1.3, respectively, times higher than for fresh samples. Microstructural analysis indicated that isochoric samples showed less cell damage compared to those using other methods. Subfreezing temperatures in conjunction with no ice formation during isochoric freezing contributed to improved quality of tilapia fillet. This study may find application in the commercial preservation of fish to increase shelf life and allow for expanded distribution of raw fish. This study might also be a potential solution to “food desert” areas, where residents have low access to fresh healthy foods.     

Effects of Chilled Storage,Freezing Rates,and Frozen Storage Temperature on Lipid Oxidation in Meat Blocks from Cultured Bluefin Tuna Thunnus thynnus

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The effects of a short chilled storage period before freezing, frozen storage temperature, and freezing rate on lipid oxidation of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) meat during frozen storage were investigated. After 12-months storage, all samples had increased in peroxide value though they were less at the lower temperatures (?45 and ?60°C). Peroxide values in all samples stored at ?20°C increased after 3 months storage, particularly those processed and stored 51 h after harvest. The lowest increase in peroxide value occurred in the samples frozen rapidly 3 h after harvest. Vitamin E levels decreased faster during frozen storage at ?20°C. There were no apparent differences in levels of triacylglycerides nor in n-3 fatty acid levels between treatments, storage periods, and storage temperatures. After 12-months storage, headspace oxidative volatiles were highest in samples stored at ?20°C and lowest in those stored at ?60°C. Lipid oxidation in tuna meat stored at ?45°C is similar to that at ?60°C, and rapid freezing rather than slow freezing should be used.     

Effect of Temperature on Quality-Related Changes in Cod (Gadus morhua) During Short- and Long-Term Frozen Storage

Cod (Gadus morhua) was stored at eight temperatures (?10 to ?80°C) for 1 to 18 months, after which quality indicators were measured—including drip loss, water holding capacity, low field NMR spin-spin relaxation, color, amount of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase and lysosomal Cathepsin D activities. Results from samples stored up to 12 months showed no significant differences between ?30°C and lower temperatures. The NMR measurements, however, indicated some changes in the water distribution of samples stored at ?30°C for 12 or more months compared to storage at ?40°C or lower.     

Effects of Freezing and Frozen Storage on Protein Functionality and Texture of Some Cephalopod Muscles

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of freezing and frozen storage on protein functionality and texture of squid (Loligo vulgaris), octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) muscles. Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish samples were cut into pieces of 4 × 4 cm. These pieces were packed in polyethylene bags. The bags were frozen in a blast freezer at ?45°C until the thermal center reached ?18°C. Frozen samples were stored in a deep freezer at ?18°C for 30 days. After freezing and during frozen storage, total soluble protein and water holding capacity decreased and total free amino acid and cooking loss increased in all cephalopod muscles. According to instrumental texture analysis results, freezing and frozen storage affected textural characteristics of squid and cuttlefish but not of octopus. Sensory hardness and chewiness values of all cephalopods increased after freezing, but elasticity values did not change. There were no significant differences between storage days in hardness values of squid and octopus. However, significant differences in hardness values of cuttlefish were observed between the 1st day of storage and the last day.     

Comparison of Stunning Methods on the Physicochemical Properties of Frozen Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fillets

This study compares how CO₂ narcosis and thermal shock affect the physicochemical aspects of Nile tilapia fillets held frozen (?18°C) for up to 6 months. The characteristics of tilapia fillets subjected to CO₂ narcosis were those of higher lightness and whiteness and lower redness. The hardness values of fillets of tilapia subjected to thermal shock were lower than those subjected to CO₂ narcosis. During frozen storage to both treatments, the drip loss, denaturation of myosin, and lipid oxidation increased, while fillet water holding capacity and hardness decreased. The physicochemical properties of frozen fillets of tilapia stunned by CO₂ narcosis were considered more desirable; therefore, the method can be a potential replacement to thermal shock.     

Quality of Atlantic Cod Frozen in Cell Alive System,Air-Blast,and Cold Storage Freezers

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Gutted Atlantic cod, packed in cartons, were frozen immediately after killing in a magnetic field (cell alive system). The results were compared with traditional air-blast freezing or by putting the cartons directly in a cold storage room (without forced convection of air). After frozen storage, external and fillet properties were compared. In spite of differences in freezing rates, only minor differences were found among treatments. The mechanism for the freezing of fish in the magnetic field, under the current conditions, appeared to be similar to that of traditional freezing methods.     

Influence of preservation techniques and freezing storage time on biochemical composition and spectrum of fatty acids of Isochrysis galbana clone T-ISO

Isochrysis galbana clone T-ISO was cultured in 5-L vessels with continuous light at 100 µmol photons m⁻² s⁻¹ at temperature room (22 °C) and harvested at early exponential phase. Dry weight (dw), ash content, biochemical composition and fatty acid profile were determined in fresh biomass and after storage for 7 days and 3 months at −76 °C for both freeze-dried and frozen biomasses. Both freezing and freeze-drying caused significant losses in dry weight (range 13.67–19.74%) when compared with fresh microalgae (40.17 pg cell⁻¹), irrespective of storage time. Ash content increased significantly (P < 0.05) from 21.15% in the case of fresh T-ISO up to a range of 24.13–26.26% when different treatments were used. Both freezing and freeze-drying techniques caused a significant protein loss of a similar magnitude from 13.60 to 11.74 and 11.40 pg organic weight (OW) cell⁻¹, respectively, only when long-term storage was used (3 months). Carbohydrate content was only affected by the preservation technique (P < 0.01). Freeze-drying caused significant loss of the latter component after both 7 days (4.53 pg OW cell⁻¹) and 3 months (4.24 pg OW cell⁻¹) when compared with fresh T-ISO (6.15 pg OW cell⁻¹). Lipid content remained constant when subjected to either microalgal treatment or storage time (P > 0.05). However, the relative percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids underwent a significant loss after 3 months when T-ISO was freeze-dried. Our results suggest that freezing is a more appropriate long-term preservation technique (3 months) than freeze-drying. Both carbohydrate and polyunsaturated fatty acids contents, important components in the determination of the nutritional value of food in aquaculture (i.e. for bivalves), remain unchanged when frozen. The processes responsible for the observed loss of biochemical compounds when samples are freeze-dried is most probably as a result of a physical altering of the cell wall.     

Effects of postharvest processes on quality of Australian sardines (Sardinops sagax) and redbait (Emmelichthys nitidus nitidus) for feeding aquacultured southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)

Feed nutritional quality impacts on the performance of aquacultured species. This study was undertaken to assess the consequences of existing postharvest handling practices on nutritional quality of local baitfish (Australian sardines, Sardinops sagax and redbait, Emmelichthys nitidus nitidus) used to feed farmed southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii). Controlled experiments were then undertaken to determine the most appropriate postharvest treatments to maintain baitfish nutritional quality, assessed through measurement of vitamins C and E, histamine, K value and TBARS. During frozen storage (?18 °C) vitamins and fish freshness decreased significantly and rancidity increased; after approximately 3 months baitfish were of questionable utility, particularly as a source of antioxidants. On‐land freezing method [i.e. block or individually quick frozen (IQF)] affected vitamin E loss with IQF sardines losing vitamin E faster than block‐frozen baitfish. Block‐frozen baitfish, particularly sardines, should be thawed in seawater, not air or freshwater, to minimize vitamin losses. Thawing time should be no more than 2 days, and baitfish storage less than 3 months. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) correlated well with remaining vitamin E, indicating its usefulness as an indicator of antioxidant status. TBARS analysis is methodologically simpler, faster and cheaper than that for vitamins, and is therefore recommended for determination of baitfish nutritional quality.     

Effects of Delayed Processing of Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) By-products on Fishmeal Quality

The effects of storage temperature and time on raw pink salmon by-products were evaluated in relation to the fishmeal produced. Chemical analyses were performed on the raw and processed by‐products at two temperatures. Total volatile base nitrogen values indicated substantial spoilage by day 2 at 15.4 ± 1.4°C and day 6 at 6.0 ± 0.8°C. For most biogenic amines in raw by-products stored at 15.4°C, there were many significant differences from the fresh by-products by day 2. For by-products stored at 6.0°C, significant changes in biogenic amine were evident by day 2 and continued to increase. The thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values of the raw material stored at 15.4°C started showing significant changes from fresh on day 3 and at 6.0°C on day 4. The lipid oxidation (TBARS) was significantly different from fresh by day 2. Biogenic amines in fishmeals suggested some changes occurred between day 0 and day 3 at 15.4°C and by day 7 at 6.0°C.     

冻结速率和冻藏温度对鲢肉蛋白质冷冻变性的影响

研究了冻结和冻藏温度对鲢肉肌原纤维Ca-ATPase活性和盐溶性蛋白溶解度的影响并作了冷冻切片观察，结果发现，冻结速率对具有一定细胞形态的鲢肌蛋白质的冷冻变性有一定的影响，对无完整细胞形态的碎鱼肉和鱼糜基本无影响，而冻藏温度对鱼肌、碎鱼肉和鱼糜蛋白质冷冻变性都有显著的影响，即温度越低，变性越小，而抗冻剂可有效防止蛋白质的冷冻变性，尤其是使鱼糜肌原纤维蛋白质的稳定性大大提高。     

Evaluating the quality and storage stability of fish burgers during frozen storage

ABSTRACT:   In an attempt to initiate seafood biotechnology in the Sultanate of Oman, Middle East, using underutilized fish, fish burgers from two different formulas were developed and the quality and storage stability were evaluated during storage at −20°C for 3 months. Quality and storage stability were evaluated through total aerobic and coliform bacterial count, peroxide value, protein solubility, and color. Total aerobic bacteria were reduced significantly ( P  < 0.05) by 84% and 97% of the initial load in formulas 1 and 2, respectively, whereas coliforms were completely destroyed in both formulas at the end of storage. Peroxide value increased ( P  < 0.05) but did not reach detectable levels of rancidity. Salt-soluble protein content decreased remarkably during the storage period. The L value showed good stability during storage, keeping products bright for 3 months. Fish burgers from both formulas were acceptable for 3 months at −20°C. Storage stability was rationalized by the effectiveness of freezing, and antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of food additives.     

Changes in Functional Properties of Protein in High Pressure-Treated Indian White Prawn (Fenneropenaeus indicus) during Chilled Storage

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High pressure (HP) treatment of 250 MPa pressure, 6-min holding time, and 400 MPa/min ramp rate at 25°C was applied to headless Indian white prawn (Fenneropenaeus indicus) to investigate the significant modifications on the functional properties of protein during chilled storage. Muscle fibers were shrunk and extracellular space apparently reduced after HP treatment. Myofibrillar proteins denatured and sarcoplasmic proteins aggregated and were found to be stable in HP-treated sample during chilled storage. Water-holding capacity, solubility, viscosity, and Ca²⁺ ATPase activity of protein were diminished, whereas foam expansion, foam volume stability, and turbidity of proteins improved with HP treatment and storage period (p < .05). Turbidity of the protein was inversely proportional to viscosity, solubility, and Ca²⁺ ATPase activity in HP-treated samples.     

Effects of Injection of Protein Solutions Prepared from Fish By-products on Yield and Chemical Properties of Chilled and Frozen Saithe (Pollachius virens) Fillets

Fish gelatine and protein solutions prepared from saithe by-products were injected into saithe fillets. Effects on weight changes, water holding capacity, and chemical composition of the fillets were investigated after chilled (2, 5, and 7 days) and frozen (14 and 49 days) storage. The results showed that higher weight yields were obtained by adding proteins and salt to the fillets in comparison with only salt, especially in chilled fillets. The drawback of the injection was that higher drip losses were found during storage and thawing than for untreated fillets. Effects of injection on water content were only significant after 2 days of chilled storage, but differences leveled out after longer storage time and with freezing and thawing of the fillets. The procedure applied in this study seems to be promising for utilization of by-products such as trimmings as an ingredient in higher value products like fillets, in comparison to mince products.     

低温速冻处理对养殖大黄鱼冻藏品质的影响

研究了养殖大黄鱼分别用-20℃空气冻结和-65℃低温速冻处理后,在-18℃冻藏过程中肌肉蛋白质生化特性、质构特性以及组织结构的变化情况。结果表明,无论是-20℃空气冻结还是-65℃低温速冻,随着贮藏时间的延长,养殖大黄鱼的盐溶性蛋白含量、Ca2+-ATPase活性、硬度均呈下降趋势,pH值先下降后上升。低温速冻处理冻结速率快,组织细胞产生的冰晶小且均匀,细胞形态基本保持完整,对盐溶性蛋白质含量和Ca2+-ATPase活性影响极显著(P0.01),低温速冻更有利于保持养殖大黄鱼的品质。     

Technological Effect and Nutritional Value of Dietary Antioxidant Fucus Fiber Added to Fish Mince

The technological effect of antioxidant dietary fiber (AODF) from Fucus vesiculosus added to minced horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) during frozen storage was tested. Fish mince (FM) samples supplemented with 1 and 2% AODF were compared to AODF-free control. Dietary analysis, antioxidant capacity, total polyphenols content, ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP assay), and free radical scavenging activity (by ABTS assay), water binding capacity, water holding ability, cooking yield, and sensory analyses were carried out just after freezing and during frozen storage. Samples with 1 and 2% of AODF added had lower lipid oxidation than those without AODF, and the total drip (thaw + cooking) was reduced after 3 months of frozen storage. Fish samples supplemented with 1% AODF did not have a different flavor from the control. Samples supplemented with 2% AODF had a different flavor from the control, but this did not impair palatability.     

Postmortem Changes in Blast,Brine and Brine-Coil Frozen Albacore

This study investigated effects of bleeding or dressing, freezing at sea in refrigerated brine, coil refrigeration or air blast systems, and vacuum packaging on albacore quality. Analytical procedures at 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months determined aerobic plate counts, flesh pH, salt, dimethylamine nitrogen (DMA-N), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and nucleotides. Sensory evaluation at 9 months storage suggested that processing at sea many improve flesh appearance. No significant differences were evident in microbial or chemical indices between handling, freezing or packaging treatments. DMA-N increased only slightly during frozen storage.     

基于高通量测序技术分析微冻凡纳滨对虾的微生物

文章以微冻贮藏的凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)整虾、去头尾虾和虾仁的表面微生物作为研究对象,采用高通量测序技术鉴定不同贮藏时期样品菌群的组成及变化情况.结果显示:1)各组样品的操作分类单元(Operational taxonomic unit,OTU)随贮藏时间的推移呈下降趋势,贮藏4周后虾仁的...     

文蛤和波纹巴非蛤冷冻变性的比较研究

利用IMP热电偶测温系统及组织切片技术、食品化学特性的常用分析方法以及测定表征蛋白质变性的盐溶性蛋白溶解度和Ca2 ATPase活性,对文蛤和波纹巴非蛤在冷冻后的组织结构、食品化学特性、蛋白质变性的影响进行了比较研究。结果表明:冻结会使贝肉组织结构发生较大变化,水分流失,非蛋白氮显著增加,但冻结对贝肉蛋白质冷冻变性的影响不明显;在冻藏后贝肉蛋白质发生了较大变性。在相同冷冻条件下,文蛤在上述3方面受到的影响均比波纹巴非蛤受到的影响大,说明文蛤比波纹巴非蛤更容易发生冷冻变性。     

鱼类冷加工过程的能量匹配

以鱼类冷加工过程放热的动态特性为依据,以冷加工时间为目标函数,按照鱼体热物性非单值性特点,对冻结室温、货间风速、鱼类品别及其几何尺寸和冻结速度之间的关系进行分析研究。论证用“三段法”取代“焓差法”计算货物负荷,把最大冰结晶生成带放热量作为制冷能量配置主要依据的可行性。提出按照鱼体放热特点适时变换风速和保持室温稳定的制冷能量配置方案,以期在维持必要的冻结速度、保证冻品质量的前提下,实现节能运行之目的。