Consumers’ Perceived Differences between Wild and Farmed Fish: A Survey Study in Turkey

This study investigated consumers’ motivations and perceptions of fish obtained from different production methods, namely wild or farmed. Data were collected from 526 consumers via face-to-face interviews in the seven regions of Turkey. A logistic regression model was designed for the consumers of different fish production methods. Results of the study demonstrate that consumers perceive wild and farmed fish differently. Furthermore, consumers have different perceptions of the following factors that also effect consumption: convenience, variety, origin, confidence, accessibility, freshness, and reliability.     

Effect of Thermal Microbial Inactivation and Washing on Quality Properties of Fish Sausage During Cold Storage (4°C)

The effect of microbial inactivation and washing process on physicochemical and sensory quality of pasteurized fish sausage during cold storage (4°C) was evaluated. Mince was obtained after the grinding; washed mince (WM) was obtained by single washing of mince; and surimi was obtained after three washing and dewatering cycles. Texture profile analysis results demonstrated that textural characteristics of pasteurized fish sausages remain stable during storage period (p > 0.05). Color analysis showed that Hunter L* had an increasing trend, and a* and b* had a decreasing trend over time (p < 0.05). Thus, it is possible to inactivate all microorganisms in pasteurized fish sausage without any undesirable effect on physicochemical and sensory quality.     

评《Culture and Capture of Fish Chinese Reservoirs》

评《ＣｕｌｔｕｒｅａｎｄＣａｐｔｕｒｅｏｆ　ＦｉｓｈＣｈｉｎｅｓｅ　ｅｓｅｒｖｏｉｒｓ》中国是世界上淡水养殖产量最高的国家，但目前向国外介绍的有关鱼类养殖技术的文献基本上限于池塘养殖。根据预测，亚洲及世界各地将大力兴建水库，水库渔业将具有很大的发展潜...     

Response to “Psychophysics and the Sensory Assessment of Fish”

Fillets from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) were salted with and without polyphosphates (PP) by means of a short three-step salting process. The changes in phosphate and water content during different steps of production were determined by comparing fillets with and without addition of PP. While fillet samples after salt injection and wet-salting contained different water content, from 80.1% to 74.6% depending on processing step and PP addition or not, after dry-salting there was no significant difference in water content between fillets with (58.1%) or without PP (58.9%). Dry-salted fillets with PP addition showed a phosphate content of 6.1 mg P₂O₅/g. In the following rehydration process (48 h), the total phosphate content dropped down to 2.9 mg P₂O₅/g, which was lower than the natural total phosphate content of 4.4 mg P₂O₅/g in the raw material.     

评《Freshwater Fish Culture in China：Principles and Practice》

评《Ｆｒｅｓｈｗａｔｅｒ　Ｆｉｓｈ　Ｃｕｌｔｕｒｅ　ｉｎ　Ｃｈｉｎａ：Ｐｒｉｎｃｉｐｌｅｓ　ａｎｄ　Ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ》《ＦｒｅｓｈｗａｔｅｒＦｉｓｈＣｕｌｔｕｒｅＩｎＣｈｉｎａ：ＰｒｉｎｃｉｐｌｅｓａｎｄＰｒａｃｔｉｃｅ｝（中国淡水鱼类养殖原理与实践...     

A Comparison of French and English Consumers’ Expectations Regarding Labeled Cod Fillet Products

Consumers in England and France are exposed to different fish products and information at the marketplace. Based on this information and cultural differences, English and French consumers create expectations about fish products. The aim of this study was to compare English and French consumers on: (a) expectations regarding labeling on cod fillet products, (b) important factors when purchasing prepacked and fresh fish, and (c) drivers and barriers to fish consumption. English consumers (n = 120) reported in a survey more positive expectations about thawed products than French consumers (n = 120) due to greater familiarity with relevant labeling information.     

The Fish Industry—Toward Supply Chain Modeling

Mathematical models for simulating and optimizing aspects of supply chains such as distribution, planning, and optimal handling of raw materials are widely used. However, modeling based on a holistic chain view including several or all supply chain agents is less studied, and food-related aspects such as quality and shelf-life issues enforce additional requirements onto the chains. In this article, we consider the supply chain structure of the fish industry. We discuss and illustrate the potential of using mathematical models to identify quality and value-adding activities. The article provides a first step toward innovative supply chain modeling aimed to identify benefits for all agents along chains in the fish industry.     

Fish8000水族网 第十二届水草缸比赛结果揭晓

7月19日随着北京林业大学尹伟伦教授率领的课题组发现并培育成功3个螺旋藻新种，我国螺旋藻产业只能依靠外来藻种的历史随即结束，尹伟伦的发现也同时填补了我国从未发现过螺旋藻种的学术空白。     

Fish stock assessment of the northern New Caledonian lagoons:2 – Stocks of lagoon bottom and reef-associated fishes

Fish stocks found on lagoon bottoms and near reefs are characterized by a high diversity and heterogeneous habitat which make stock estimation difficult. In particular, it is necessary to combine several methods in order to evaluate the major components of these stocks. The present study aimed at estimating reef fish stocks in the Northern Province of New Caledonia, a region where they represent a major target for the local fishermen. These estimates were based on experimental fishing with handlines and bottom longlines. Handlines were used to assess the stocks near reefs, and longlines for those in areas away from reefs and on lagoon soft bottoms. Handline stations (363) were sampled in three different regions (west, north and east lagoons) and three biotopes (nearshore, middle lagoon and barrier reef). A total of 104 species were caught, the major families being Lethrinidae, Lutjanidae and Serranidae. Species composition and catch per unit of effort (CPUE) varied among regions and biotopes. In particular, the north zone showed characteristics of an unexploited area with very high yields. An increase in CPUE and fish size from the coast towards the barrier reef and with increasing depth was observed in all regions. Correlations between CPUE from handlines and the numerical density and biomass estimates from underwater visual censuses (UVC) performed on nearby reefs were significant. A total of 206 longline stations were sampled in the west and east regions. A total of 80 species were caught, the major families being the same as those caught in stations with handlines with the addition of Carangidae. The CPUE of longlines was significantly correlated with numerical density and biomass estimates made by UVC along the longlines. Stock estimates based on the correlations between CPUE from handlines or longlines and UVC estimates indicate that 90 % of the lagoon stock were found on soft bottoms and near reefs. Reefs, despite biomasses that were five times larger than soft-bottom and near-reef areas, made only a small contribution to total stock. The ratio between density and CPUE was highest for the lowest densities, thus indicating that fishing efficiency increased with density. Comparison of handline catch performed around reefs and UVC data from nearby reefs suggests that there were strong relationships between the fish assemblages of these two biotopes.     

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Fish stock assessment of the northern New Caledonian lagoons:1 – Structure and stocks of coral reef fish communities

Lagoon fish in New Caledonia are mainly caught by artisanal fisheries and subsistence fishing. Reef fish are the major component of this catch. The present study aimed at estimating these reef fish standing stocks and at finding the main factors influencing the distribution of these fish. Sampling of 904 stations was stratified according to three zones (north, east and west) and three reef types (barrier, intermediate and fringing). Fish communities exhibited strong heterogeneity in their distribution, showing higher biomass (maximum of 447 g·m^–2) and total standing stock (43 000 tonnes) in the north zone than in the east and west zones. Similarly, observed patterns were dependent on reef types: higher biomass and total standing stock being observed on barrier reefs than on intermediate or fringing reefs. The total standing stocks, which were about 65 000 t, were mainly composed of herbivorous fish families such as the Acanthuridae and Scaridae. The differences in the patterns of distribution of species, individuals and standing stocks between reef types may be explained by variations in terrestrial influences and reef morphology, whereas differences among zones were most likely due to accessibility of fishing areas and fishing pressure. The latter is almost non-existent in the north zone, which can thus be considered to be almost unexploited commercially. This most likely explains the high proportion, 77 %, of long-lived species in the biomass of this zone. The results might have implications in management of reefs elsewhere in the South Pacific, for which similar data are only scarcely available.     

The Relationship Between Electric Impedance and Quality Parameters of Ungutted and Gutted Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Stored at 4°C

In order to understand the relationship between electric conductivity and quality parameters of common carp during storage, the electric impedances in the frequencies ranging from 1 to 20 kHz, total viable count (TVC), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), and K values of gutted and ungutted common carp were determined during 4°C storage. The result showed that the change ratio of electric impedance (Q value) of both gutted and ungutted common carp decreased with increasing storage time, while TVC, TVB-N, and K values increased gradually. There was a good correlation between Q values and TVC, TVB-N, and K values of gutted and ungutted common carp, and their correlation coefficients were 0.952, 0.965, 0.928, and 0.956, 0.975, and 0.938, respectively. This result demonstrated that Q value is valid to predict some quality parameters of common carp during 4°C storage.     

Fish hepatocyte glycogen phosphorylase – a sensitive indicator for hormonal modulation

The absence of a reproducible method for the assay of glycogen phosphorylase (GPase) in isolated fish hepatocytes has made the interpretation of hormone-induced glycogenolysis data difficult. This study presents such an assay and demonstrates its sensitivity to hormonal activation. The enzyme is assayed in the reverse direction using glucose 1-phosphate (G1-P) and glycogen as substrates and uses standard methods for the quantification of the liberated inorganic phosphate. The assay is highly reproducible, sensitive, and provides an excellent means to follow small and rapid changes in enzyme phosphorylation status following the addition of hormones. We show for hepatocytes isolated from rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) and brown bullhead (Ameiurus (Ictalurus) nebulosus) that small concentrations of three model hormones, namely epinephrine (catfish), norepinephrine, and prostaglandin E₂ (rockfish), lead to the rapid, concentration and time-dependent conversion of existing GPase into the active GPase a form. Some of the enzyme seems to be impervious to hormonal activation, as the highest %GPase a never reaches 100%. We provide evidence that changes in enzyme phosphorylation status provide a better short-term insight into hormone-dependent activation than estimates of glucose or some other end products, that usually must accumulate for long periods before detection is possible. Our data also show that GPase in freshly isolated hepatocytes is already in an activated state and cells should be given a period of rest for several hours before hormonal studies involving glycogen breakdown or the cAMP cascade are initiated.     

Determination of pH in Pre rigor Fish Muscle – Method Matters

ABSTRACT

The determination of post mortem muscle pH are often carried out in studies on how pre-slaughter handling influences the development of rigor mortis and the quality of the fish products. The analysis might be performed by inserting a pH-electrode into the intact flesh or using a suspension containing a minced muscle sample. Although it has been known for a long time that mincing muscle tissue accelerates glycolysis and breakdown of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), more recent studies quite commonly determine pH after mincing pre rigor muscle without including an enzyme inhibitor that arrests glycolysis. This may have resulted in anomalously low pre rigor muscle pH. The aim of the present work was to compare the two methods of pH determination in pre rigor fish muscle and to highlight the importance of including the enzyme inhibitor when homogenizing pre rigor fish muscle prior to pH analysis.     

Drying Kinetics and Quality Characteristics of Indian Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) in Solar–Electrical Hybrid Dryer

The aim of the study was to investigate the drying kinetics and quality characteristics of Indian mackerel dried under solar–electrical hybrid dryer (S-EHD). Fresh Indian mackerel fishes (Rastrelliger kanagurta) were cleaned, cut into butterfly fillets, and salted overnight using a dry salting method (salt-to-fish ratio, 1:3). The salted mackerel was dried in a S-EHD at the air temperature of 45–55°C, relative humidity of 47–62%, and air velocity of 0.60–0.80 m/s. Open sun drying (OSD) of salted Indian mackerel was conducted to compare with S-EHD. The moisture content of the salted mackerel (61.5% w.b.) was reduced to 31.8% (w.b.) under S-EHD and 30.25% (w.b) under OSD in 8 and 32 h, respectively. The drying rate curve showed that mackerel drying occurred under falling-rate drying period in both the drying methods. A drying efficiency of 23.81% was observed for salted Indian mackerel drying under S-EHD. Diffusion approach and two-term models were selected to accurately predict the drying behavior of mackerel under S-EHD and OSD, respectively. Total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N), trimethylamine, and thiobarbituric acid analysis of dried samples revealed that the mackerel dried under S-EHD was better than OSD. In the sensory analysis, samples dried under S-EHD recorded highest overall acceptability score.