Comparative Variations of Extractive Nitrogenous Components and Quality in Fresh Muscle and Dried Product of Rabbitfish (Siganus fuscescens) in Taiwan

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Variations in the level of quality and extractive nitrogenous components were investigated in the fresh muscle and commercial dried products of rabbitfish Siganus fuscescens collected from Penghu, Taiwan. The respective freshness quality for fresh muscle is as follows: trimethylamine oxide (TMAO), 29.50 mg N/100 g; trimethylamine (TMA), 2.30 mg N/100 g; NH₃, 6.61 mg/100 g; total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN), 13.32 mg/100 g; aerobic plate count, 1.53 log CFU/g; and K-value, 28.80%. The respective freshness quality for dried products is as follows: TMAO, 43.44 mg N/100 g; TMA, 25.56 mg N/100 g wet wt.; NH₃, 52.00 mg/100 g wet wt.; TVBN, 149.98 mg/100 g; aerobic plate count, 4.16 log CFU/g; and K-value, 89.73%. The major fatty acids in the fresh muscle and dried products are C16:0, C18:1 n-9, C18:0, C16:1 C22:6 n-3, and C22:5 n-3. The major nucleotide compound is inosine 5?-monophosphate (IMP) in the fresh muscle (68%) and hypoxanthine (Hx) in the dried products (79%). The level of total free amino acids in the dried products shows significant variation depending on the processing method of the plants.     

Biochemical,Physical, Chemical,and Microbiological Assessment of Blue Shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris) Stored in Ice

Postmortem changes in blue shrimp (Litopenaeus stylirostris) muscle were studied on the basis of biochemical, chemical, physical, and microbiological changes during an 18 day storage period at 0°C. Adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) content, breakdown products, K-value, pH, trimethylamine nitrogen (TMA-N), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), water holding capacity (WHC), color, and texture (shear force) changes were examined. Also, total mesophilic and psychrophilic bacterial counts were measured. K-value increased linearly (r² = 0.98) from an initial value of 1.37 ± 0.59 to 59.42 ± 6.05% at Day 18. Spoilage indicators TVB-N and TMA-N increased from 29.56 ± 1.33 and 0.69 ± 0.25 to 39.04 and 2.04 ± 0.59 mg of N/100 g at Day 18, respectively; meanwhile, the total viable counts of mesophilic and psychrophilic bacteria increased from 3.48 ± 0.44 and 2.61 ± 0.29 log CFU/g to 6.27 ± 0.21 and 7.14 ± 0.39 log CFU/g, respectively, which indicated spoilage at the end of the storage period. The pH, texture, WHC, and color were affected (p < 0.05) during the storage period. Overall, results indicate that blue shrimp muscle quality was maintained for 12 days of storage in ice.     

Quality Attributes and Shelf Life Modeling of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Stored at Different Temperatures

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To study and predict quality changes of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during storage at different temperatures (273, 276, 279, 282, and 285 K), changes in quality of sensory assessment (SA), total aerobic counts (TAC), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), and K-value were determined. An Arrhenius model and a radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) model were built to predict quality changes of Pacific white shrimp, and the relative performances between the two models were compared. For the Arrhenius model, SA and K-values showed good performance in first-order reactions, while TAC and TVB-N showed good performance in zero-order reactions. The relative errors of the RBFNN model for all indicators were within 10%, but the range of relative errors based on the indicators of SA, TAC, TVB-N, and K-value were 1.68–81.20%, 5.54–25.50%, 2.58–71.06%, and 3.66–48.39%, respectively, for the Arrhenius model. Thus, the RBFNN model was more effective for predicting quality changes of Pacific white shrimp during storage between 273 and 285 K.     

Chemical Parameters for Traceability of Raw Material Freshness of Tropical Surimi

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Changes in chemical parameters of tropical fish used for surimi production—namely, threadfin bream (TB; Nemipterus spp.), lizardfish (LZ; Saurida spp.), and goatfish (GF; Upeneus spp.)—during ice storage and their respective washed mince were investigated. Total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), trimethylamine (TMA), hypoxanthine (Hx), and total biogenic amine (BA) content of mince increased with storage time. Crude protein of fish and their respective washed mince reduced as storage time of fish was prolonged. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that washed mince produced from fish stored in ice for 7–12 days showed chemical characteristics that were distinct from those of washed mince prepared from spoiled fish. The TMA, TVB-N, and Hx content of washed mince appeared to be sufficient raw material freshness indicators in these three species.     

Quality Indices of Cooked Southern King Crab (Lithodes santolla Molina, 1782) Meat During Storage at 0 and −20°C

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The aim of this work was to determine the changes in quality of cooked southern king crab (Lithodes santolla) meat during storage at 0°C for 5 and 10 days and ?20°C for 10, 30, 60, and 90 days. Chemical indices varied from the initial to the final storage time in refrigerated and frozen samples as follows: TVB-N, 15.8–29.2 and 15.8–23.2 mg/100 g; TMA, 0.0–8.3 and 0.0–1.2 mg/100 g; formaldehyde, 0.5–8.6 and 0.5–3.7 mg/kg; indole, 3.3–20.7 and 3.3–6.6 µg/100 g; lactic acid, 16.4–39.1 and 16.4–16.6 mg/100 g; and P ratio, 0–28.4 and 0–5.2%, respectively. The total nucleotide content rendered 6.77 µmol/g, with adenosine monophosphate (AMP) the main component. The nucleotide indices varied in refrigerated and frozen samples as follows: K, 7.37–27.5 and 7.37–10.3%; Ki, 58.3–86.5 and 58.3–82.7%; H, 30.2–54.9 and 30.2–38.0%; G, 19.4–57.8 and 19.4–15.8%; P, 17.2–42.3 and 17.2–14.7%; and Fr, 41.6–13.4 and 41.6–17.3%, respectively. Biogenic amines found at both storage temperatures were spermine, spermidine, tyramine, and agmatine. Spermine may be considered as a potential freshness index for refrigerated samples and spermidine for frozen storage. The tyramine level should be monitored. During the storage period tested, none of the chemical indices studied exceeded the legal limits.     

Effect of bleeding on the quality of amberjack Seriola dumerili and red sea bream Pagrus major muscle tissues during iced storage

The effect of bleeding on white muscle quality in amberjack and red sea bream was evaluated by measuring ATP-related compounds, volatile basic nitrogen (VBN), and the trimethylamine (TMA) content. The freshness was evaluated by the K value, and the degree of spoilage was elucidated by VBN and TMA. ATP was rapidly converted to ADP and AMP in the muscle and IMP was the main product of ATP degradation during iced storage. For both species, the IMP content was higher in the muscles of fish that were bled than in those unbled during iced storage. Conversely, the K value and the levels of hypoxanthine (Hx) and VBN were higher in the muscle tissue of unbled fish than in the bled tissue of both species. Similarly, the TMA content was higher in the unbled muscle tissues of both species after a week of storage.     

The Effects of Cold Plasma Application on Quality and Chemical Spoilage of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during Refrigerated Storage

Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is an important species in aquaculture worldwide. Post-mortem changes during cold storage reduce the quality of shrimp and shorten its shelf life. Cold plasma (CP) was applied for 45, 90, and 150s as T₁, T₂, and T₃, respectively, to fresh harvested shrimp. The biochemical parameters and melanosis were analyzed in comparison to metabisulphite treated (T_M) and control during 12 days of refrigerated storage. The results highlighted lower rate of increase in pH, total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) content, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), free fatty acid (FFA), peroxide value (PV), and fluorescent compounds (FC) in shrimp exposed to CP and metabisulphite compared to control (P < 0.05). Although CP lowered biochemical changes in T₁ and T₃ shrimp, T₂ was the most effective treatment in reducing undesirable changes and improving quality of shrimp. In all storage periods, melanosis was significantly lower in T₂, T₃, and T_M samples. Results demonstrate that CP exposure effectively decreases relative activity of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme, and prolonging the exposure to CP for 150 s resulted in 50% reduction in enzyme activity. We conclude that application of CP for 90 s was the most efficient circumstance to extend shelf life of white shrimp during cold storage.     

Postmortem Metabolic,Physicochemical, and Lipid Composition Changes in Litopenaeus vannamei in Response to Harvest Procedures

Ante-mortem stress is recognized as one of the factors that could reduce shelf life in fish, although this topic has been scarcely addressed in crustaceans, particularly in cultivated penaeid shrimp where common harvest practices involves stressful conditions such as chasing, emersion, and confinement. This study analyzes indices of freshness in shrimp in response to such practices before storage in ice for six days. During ice storage, several indicators follow the typical postmortem pattern, although most of them (hypoxanthine, change in pH, and color) did not reach critical levels at day 6. Adenosine-5’-triphosphate (ATP) and degradation products (adenosine monophosphate, AMP, and inosine monophosphate, IMP), as well as several indicators of freshness (pH, expressible water, hardness, color, and the overall fatty acid composition) were not significantly affected by harvest. Other variables such as lower springiness, higher hypoxanthine, lipid hydroperoxides, and 20:4n-6/20:5n-3 ratio were observed in shrimp subjected to common harvest practices. However, under the current conditions of harvesting, these effects were marginal and probably do not substantially affect meat quality for human consumption, but care should be taken at higher environmental temperatures (e.g. harvest in summer) and for a duration of ice-storage over 6 days.     

北极虾在不同冷藏条件下的质量变化与质量指标

采用感官评估、物理、化学、微生物分析方法，对贮藏在不同冷藏条件下的北极虾的质量变化与质量指标进行了研究。保藏方法分别为传统冰块冷却法、液态冰冷却法、盐水-冰混合冷却剂法，贮藏环境温度为-1．5℃或1．5℃。研究结果表明，液态冰冷藏法对延缓虾腐败变质的效果比传统冰块冷藏法、盐水-冰混合冷却剂冷藏法好。经过1d的贮藏后发现，无论在-1．5℃还是1．5℃的环境温度下，保藏在液态冰中虾的挥发性总氮(TVB-N)都有所下降，并且在-1．5℃的环境温度下，其TVB-N值在3d后才回升到刚开始贮藏时的水平，而在其它保藏方法中，虾的TVB-N值始终随贮藏时间的延长而增加；除保藏在液态冰-1．5℃环境中虾的三甲胺(TMA)在贮藏的第1天有所降低以外，其它各试验组虾的TMA值均随贮藏时间的延长而增加。检测结果还表明，保藏在传统冰块及盐水-冰混合冷却剂中虾的细菌总数(TVC)增加最快，其次是保藏在液态冰中1．5℃的环境下。而保藏在液态冰中-1．5℃的环境下，虾的细菌繁殖最慢，并且在贮藏初期，产生了明显的细菌总数降低及细菌繁殖被抑制的现象。采用主要因子分析(PCA)和方差分析(ANOVA)发现，质量指标如TVB-N、TMA、TVC、pH、NH3(电子鼻测量值)和感官评估结果等相互之间存在着良好的相关性。     

Kinetics of Total Volatile Basic Nitrogen and Trimethylamine Formation in Stored Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish

Fish freshness estimation has been mostly studied in terms of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) and trimethylamine nitrogen (TMA-N) determination and partially addresses the kinetics, which limits its practical utility. In this study, TVB-N and TMA-N content of Rohu stored under limited refrigerated (5 and 0°C) and frozen (?5°C) conditions for 42 days showed an increasing trend, respectively. TVB-N and TMA-N formation in stored Rohu was higher at higher temperature and their initial and final values were found 4.57 ± 0.321, 0.14 ± 0.047 mg/100g and 46.56 ± 0.994, 3.24 ± 0.112 mg/100g, respectively. The volatile formations in Rohu at ?5°C were slow, as the frozen storage arrests the enzymatic and microbial activities in comparison to 0°C and above. The kinetics of TVB-N and TMA-N were investigated using zero, first, and nth-order reaction model. First-order kinetics exhibited the best fit model for TVB-N (R² = 0.98; χ² = 0.045), whereas TMA-N formation showed nth-order kinetics (n = ?0.4608, R² = 0.96, χ² = 0.028) as best fit model. The first-order kinetic reaction contributed activation energy of 58.16 kJ/mol for TVB-N and 10.86 kJ/mol for TMA-N. TVB-N and TMA-N formations were influenced by storage temperature and duration as expected. Kinetic parameters were also significantly (P ≤ 0.05) affected by storage temperatures.     

Postmortem Biochemical and Microbiological Changes in Loricariid Catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) Muscle During Ice Storage

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Postmortem biochemical and microbiological changes in loricariid catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) muscle were evaluated during ice storage for 20 days. Values of pH remained stable for 15 days (7.4 ± 0.2), and total volatile base-nitrogen (TVB-N) remained under acceptable limits throughout storage, with a final value of 25.2 ± 3.3 mg N/100 g muscle at Day 20. Adenosine-5´-triphosphate (ATP) and derivatives followed a postmortem degradation pattern similar to other species, with the K-value being the best freshness loss indicator. Biochemical and microbiological changes indicated that the shelf life of iced loricariid catfish muscle was 15 days under optimal (0°C) storage conditions.     

Relationship Between Water Migration and Quality Changes of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) During Storage at 0°C and 4°C by LF-NMR

This study investigated postmortem changes of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and water migration upon storage at 0°C and 4°C as determined by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR ¹H). It clearly showed that with increasing storage time, sensory scores and physical evaluations (hardness, chewiness), proton density of the water, and moisture content decreased, while total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), K value, aerobic plate counts (APCs), and psychrotrophic bacterial counts increased. The results of LF-NMR showed that T₂₁ (trapped water) had extremely significant correlations with sensory evaluation, texture profile analysis, TVB-N, K value, APC, and psychrotrophic bacteria (p < 0.01) and established multiple linear regression. It was concluded that the LF-NMR was an important technique to evaluate storage time and temperature of yellowfin tuna’s quality in terms of water migration during low-temperature storage.     

Effects of High Pressure Treatment on Physicochemical Quality of Pre- and Post-Rigor Palm Ruff (Seriolella Violacea) Fillets

Fish and fish products are characterized for having a short shelf life. Nonthermal processing techniques such as high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) have increasingly been employed to extend shelf life of food products. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes on flesh physicochemical spoilage parameters (pH, total volatile bases (TVB-N), trimethylamine (TMA), thiobarbituric acid (TBA), and color) of palm ruff (Seriolella violacea) fillets in pre- and post-rigor conditions, subjected to two different HHP conditions: 450 MPa and 550 MPa, for 3 and 4 min each. Unpressurized and pressurized fillets were kept in chilled storage (4 ± 1°C) for 26 days to assess the effect of HHP on shelf life. pH and TBA values increased after HHP treatment and with storage time for both unpressurized and pressurized samples. This is attributable to pressure-induced lipid oxidation. Lightness (L*) values increased with pressure, where fish fillets had a cooked appearance. TMA and TVB-N values decreased after HHP treatment compared to the unpressurized samples, showing that HHP treatment is an efficient method to maintain the quality of palm ruff fillets. There was no clear difference between pre- and post-rigor in the parameters evaluated.     

Astaxanthin degradation and lipid oxidation of Pacific white shrimp oil: kinetics study and stability as affected by storage conditions

The kinetics of astaxanthin degradation and lipid oxidation in shrimp oil from hepatopancreas of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) as affected by storage temperature were studied. When shrimp oil was incubated at different temperatures (4, 30, 45 and 60 °C) for 16 h, the rate constants (k) of astaxanthin degradation and lipid oxidation in shrimp oil increased with increasing temperatures (p < 0.05). Thus, astaxanthin degradation and lipid oxidation in shrimp oil were augmented at high temperature. When shrimp oils with different storage conditions (illumination, oxygen availability and temperature) were stored for up to 40 days, astaxanthin contents in all samples decreased throughout storage (p < 0.05). All factors were able to enhance astaxanthin degradation during 40 days of storage. With increasing storage time, the progressive formation of primary and secondary oxidation products were found in all samples as evidenced by the increases in both peroxide values (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) (p < 0.05). Light, air and temperatures therefore had the marked effect on astaxanthin degradation and lipid oxidation in shrimp oils during the extended storage.     

Effects of Ozonated Water Treatment on the Microbial Population,Quality, and Shelf Life of Shucked Oysters (Crassostrea plicatula)

An ozonated water treatment system was designed for the sanitation of shucked oysters (Crassostrea plicatula). The effects of ozone (O₃) on shelf life were examined under refrigerated conditions (4 ± 1°C). Microbiological, chemical, and color quality were also evaluated by determining total aerobic plate counts (APC), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), thiobarbituric acid (TBA), and L, a, and b values. Single and orthogonal experiment results showed that oysters treated with 9 mg/L of O₃ in aqueous solution (oyster: ozonated water = 1:6, w/v) for 10 min at 5°C significantly reduced the total APC by about 2-log—from 4.97 ± 0.11 to 2.93 ± 0.17 log CFU/g (p < 0.05). O₃ treatment did not cause significant changes in TVB-N, TBA, a, and b values, although L values were significantly affected. During refrigerated storage, O₃-treated samples expressed lower TVB-N, TBA, a, and b values and higher L values than control samples. The shelf life of O₃-treated samples was 20 to 25 days, while that for the controls was 5 to 10 days. The current study confirms that treatment with ozonated water can effectively prolong the shelf life and maintain the quality of oysters.     

在不同贮藏温度下鲢肌肉鲜度的变化

以总挥发性盐基氮(TVB-N)和硫代巴比妥酸值(TBA)作为肌肉鲜度的评定指标,研究在冷藏(4℃)和冷冻(-18℃)条件下鲢(Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)背部和腹部肌肉鲜度的变化情况。结果表明,在贮存过程中,鲢背部和腹部肌肉的TVB-N和TBA均符合一级反应动力学模型;随着温度的升高,反应速率加快;在4℃条件下,鲢肌肉一级鲜度的保质期为27～38 h,二级鲜度为51～65 h,到81～88 h腐败变质;在-18℃条件下,鲢肌肉一级鲜度的保质期为11～18 d,二级鲜度为36～43 d,到73～77 d腐败变质;在同一贮存时间,腹部肌肉的TVB-N和TBA均高于背部;并且,鲢肌肉的TVB-N与TBA呈极显著(P<0.01)的正相关关系。     

Comparison of Postmortem Changes in Blunt-Snout Bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) During Short-Term Storage at Chilled and Partial Freezing Temperatures

In order to obtain more information about the consumption and process of blunt-snout bream, this study investigated postmortem changes of pH, cooking loss, texture properties (hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, and gumminess), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-related compounds in blunt-snout bream during short-term storage at 4 and ?3°C. The pH value declined quickly within 12 h postmortem, and those samples stored at ?3°C were lower than 4°C. High values of cooking loss occurred within 2–4 h postmortem, with maximum values of 20.94% (4°C) and 27.64% (?3°C), respectively. The cooking loss rapidly decreased to 13.59% (4°C) and 17.62% (?3°C) at 8 h postmortem, respectively. Texture properties (hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, and gumminess) decreased with storage time at both temperatures. Fish stored at ?3°C had a higher level of inosine monophosphate (IMP) compared with 4°C and was more than 15 μmol g^?1 during 8–24 h postmortem. The overall results indicated that it is better to preserve blunt-snout bream at ?3°C for short-term storage and utilize the fish within 8–24 h postmortem.     

The parameters of energetic status of the wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) spermatozoa

The energetic status of fresh sperm of wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) was presented in selected males (n=10) with motility rate ≥80%. Purine and pyridine nucleotides: adenosine triphosphate (ATP), adenosine diphosphate (ADP), adenosine monophosphate (AMP), guanosine triphosphate, guanosine diphosphate, guanosine monophosphate, inosine monophosphate, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate; nucleosides: adenosine, guanosine and inosine; bases: hypoxanthine, xanthine and uric acid were determined using the high‐performance liquid chromatography method. The average value of adenylate energy charge in the group was 0.77 ± 0.10, and the mean total adenine nucleotide content (TAN) was 65.1 ± 18.3 pmol × 10^?6 spermatozoa. The mean concentrations of ATP, ADP and AMP were 43.5, 11.8 and 9.9 pmol × 10^?6 spermatozoa respectively. The concentrations of the other energetic nucleotides studied were lower. In all males studied (n=23) with a motility rate from 0% to 95%, no statistically significant correlation between the per cent of motile sperm and ATP concentration was found (R_s=0.35), whereas the correlation between the per cent of motile sperm and ADP was statistically significant (R_s=0.60). A negative correlation was found between hypoxanthine and the per cent of motile spermatozoa (R_s=?0.44). Our results suggest that hypoxanthine is the final product of salmon spermatozoa of adenine nucleotide catabolism.     

Incidence,Growth, and Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Cooked and Peeled Cold-Water Shrimp

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Cooked and peeled cold-water shrimp (Pandalus jordani) naturally contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes were obtained from a processor for a series of studies to determine the level of contamination and growth characteristics of this bacterium in the naturally contaminated product. L. monocytogenes was isolated from every 25-g sample of individually quick frozen (IQF) shrimp that was tested. The level of contamination in each composite sample ranged from 5 to 16 colony forming units (CFU) per 25 g. When individual shrimp taken from the 25-g sample portions were tested separately, samples positive for L. monocytogenes ranged from 1 of 12 to 5 of 15 shrimp tested. The project also evaluated the effectiveness of three methods to inactivate the bacterium: ozone, chlorine dioxide, and steam as possible product reconditioning strategies. Ozone and chlorine dioxide were both found to be ineffective reconditioning treatments for shrimp naturally contaminated with L. monocytogenes. Experiments with steam conducted at the laboratory and later at the shrimp processing plant verified that shrimp contaminated with L. monocytogenes could be safely reconditioned by steam pasteurization. Steam was used successfully to pasteurize several thousand pounds of contaminated shrimp in the processing plant. When the naturally contaminated product was packaged in either oxygen-permeable or impermeable films and stored at 5°C and 10°C, the product was deemed spoiled by sensory evaluation after 9 days of storage, at which time the L. monocytogenes population were 3 × 10⁴ CFU per g. By comparison, when an isolate (strain 4311) from naturally contaminated shrimp was inoculated onto the pasteurized shrimp at a concentration of 12 cells /25g, the L. monocytogenes population reached 3.0 × 10⁸ per g after 9 days of storage. The pasteurization process used in this study would not be effective in inactivation of Clostridium botulinum. Ready-to-eat-shrimp must therefore be stored below 3°C or frozen.     

Effects of Freshness and Heating Temperature on the Discoloration of Squid Meat Products

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Squid processed products such as dried-seasoned squid turn brown during storage, causing a change in quality. The main cause of this browning is melanoidin produced by the Maillard reaction. In this study, four types of squid were processed at different heating temperatures between 50 and 90°C and examined for suppression of the production of D-ribose, the main component of melanoidin. Furthermore, the color change of the squid meat with each heat treatment during storage of 32 days at 30°C was investigated. Bigfin reef squid and cuttlefish with a relatively high freshness decreased D-ribose generation as the heating temperature increased, and the browning during storage also decreased accordingly. In contrast, Humboldt squid with a low freshness did not generate new D-ribose at any heating temperature during storage. Nevertheless, the browning was reduced as the heating temperature increased. It is thought that the Maillard reaction was also reduced by the heat denaturation of muscular proteins. These results suggest that browning due to the Maillard reaction of squid meat is greatly affected by initial freshness and heating temperature.