The Effects of Sodium Alginate on Quality of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Fillets Stored at 4 ± 2°C

Edible coating is a novel food packaging technology for controlling the growth of spoilage bacteria and chemical changes in ready-to-eat food products. Fresh fish are highly perishable foodstuffs and are very susceptible to spoilage. A sodium alginate coating was used to maintain the quality of rainbow trout fillets in chilled storage over a period of 20 days. Fillet samples were coated with an aqueous solution of 3% sodium alginate and then stored at chilled temperature (4 ± 2°C). The control and coated samples were analyzed periodically (every 5 days) for microbial (aerobic plate count and psychrotrophic count), chemical (total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid, peroxide value), and sensory characteristics. The results indicated that the sodium alginate coating helped protect the quality characteristics of treated fresh fish fillets and prolonged the shelf life during chilled storage of rainbow trout fillets.     

Processing Method Effect on Texture,Color, and Microbial Load of Channel Catfish Fillets

Abstract

Catfish shelf life depends largely on post-harvest handling and storage conditions. Three methods of processing catfish fillets were studied to evaluate quality and shelf life. In one method catfish were hand-dressed, chilled in water at 0°C, and hand-filleted (HC). In the other methods, catfish were mechanically filleted and chilled immediately (MC) or held unchilled for one hour at 18°C prior to chilling (MU). All fillets were stored in HDPE bags at 2°C for analyses at 0, 3, 6, and 9 d. Shear force for MC and MU fillets decreased (P ≤ 0.05) to the same levels as HC fillets after 3 d storage. HC fillets had higher (P ≤ 0.05) ‘L’ and ‘b’ and lower ‘a’ values than MU or MC fillets throughout storage. Initial psychrotrophic counts (PPC) were lower (P ≤ 0.05) for MC (3.9 log CFU/g) and MU (4.1 log CFU/g) than for HC fillets (5.2 log CFU/g). The PPC increased (P ≤ 0.05) after 3 and 6 d in HC and MU fillets, respectively. Coliform growth showed similar patterns as PPC. Spoilage levels indicated a doubling in shelf life of machine-cut fillets (～8 d) as compared to hand-cut fillets (～4 d).     

Quality of Filleted Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber Scombrus) During Chilled and Frozen Storage: Changes in Lipids,Vitamin D,Proteins, and Small Metabolites,including Biogenic Amines

Quality changes of vacuum-packed Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) fillets during 12 months’ frozen storage at ?27°C and 9 days’ chilled storage at +4°C were evaluated. Freezing at ?27°C preserved the long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs), both in light and dark muscle, vitamin D, and the low molecular weight metabolites (LMW) (studied by high resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, HR NMR). Protein oxidation took place, especially between 1 and 7 months, decreasing water holding capacity and protein extractability. During chilled storage, no lipid or protein oxidation was observed, but lipolysis increased, and several LMW metabolites relevant for sensory and nutritional quality degraded into non-favorable compounds. The content of biogenic amines was high at day 9 (e.g., 18 mg histamine/100 g), jeopardizing safety. Preservation of mackerel fillets by freezing at ?27°C is thus a better option compared to prolonged chilled storage at +4°C; the quality was well preserved for 12 months’ frozen storage.     

Changes in Protein Oxidation,Water-Holding Capacity,and Texture of Bighead Carp (Aristichthys Nobilis) Fillets Under Chilled and Partial Frozen Storage

This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of protein oxidation to the changes in the water-holding capacity (WHC) and texture of bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) fillets under chilled and partial frozen storage (4°C and ?3°C). The results indicated that less protein oxidation occurred to fillets at ?3°C than at 4°C, which was reflected by the higher value of salt-soluble protein contents (SSP), total sulfhydryl content (SH), Ca²⁺-ATPase activity, lower water-soluble protein contents (WSP), total disulfide content (SS), and surface hydrophobicity (So-ANS). However, the fillets had better WHC and texture at 4°C, as well as lower drip loss and higher centrifugal loss, hardness, and springiness. A significant linear relationship existed between protein oxidation parameters with WHC and texture characteristics for fillets under both types of storage, but the process of freezing and then thawing, instead of protein oxidation, was the main factor affecting the texture and WHC of fillets at ?3°C.     

Restructured Gel Products from Farmed Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) Muscle: Effect of Low Salt Levels,Psyllium Fiber,and Chilled Storage

New heat-induced gel products prepared from farmed meagre (Argyrosomus regius) and psyllium dietary fiber (DF; up to 4.0%, w/w) with reduced salt content (from 2.5 to 1.0%, w/w) were studied. The effect of chilled storage time (15 days vs. 1 day) was also measured. Psyllium DF worsened breaking force and deformation as well as springiness, but it did not affect the remaining textural properties and improved water holding capacity (WHC). Salt reduction from 2.5 to 1.0% (w/w) decreased breaking force and deformation, cohesiveness, and WHC. The textural, color, and WHC properties of heat-induced meagre gels were unaffected by chilled storage time. Results pointed to the feasibility of using psyllium DF addition up to 4.0% (w/w) as a strategy not only to improve nutritional value of the gel products, but also to countervail some of the negative effects of a lower salt content.     

Optimal Conditions for Long-distance Transportation of Live Black Rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli) and Changes in their Characteristics during Transport

Optimal transport conditions for the live black rockfish and changes in their characteristics during long-distance transport were investigated. Oxygen consumption by black rockfish was lowest at 4°C and increased as the water temperature increased up to a maximum at 10°C. At a water temperature of 8°C and 10°C, the plasma glucose concentration of the fish was 36.2 and 38.2 mg/dL, respectively. The mean weight of the fish reduced to approximately 2.8% of initial weight after 16 days of storage at 8°C. The fish did not feed, and the survival rate of fish stored for 16 days at 8°C was 98.4%. The longer the live fish were stored in the container, the quicker the onset of rigor mortis after the slaughter was reached. Compared with fillets from control fish, the chewiness of fillets was somewhat lower (17.3%) after storage of fish for 16 days, but the softness of the fillets was slightly higher (21.6%). From these results, it was suggested that the optimum temperature for long-distance transport of the live fish was 8°C and that the long transport period of live fishes decreased their fillet quality more rapidly after fish death.     

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.     

Effect of Freeze-Chilled Treatment on Flavor of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) Fillets and Soups During Short-Term Storage

ABSTRACT

In order to evaluate the effect of chilled (T1), frozen (T2), and freeze-chilled (T3) treatment on the flavor of grass carp fillets and soups, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-related compounds, umami-taste amino acids (UTAA), thiobarbituric acid (TBA), peroxide value (PV), and soup sensory score were analyzed. Results showed that the sum of ATP, ADP, and AMP contents in T2 fillets were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than others, but the sum of hypoxanthine riboside (HxR) and hypoxanthine (Hx) contents for T2 fillets and soups were significantly lower (p < 0.05) than others during storage. The T3 fillets and soups had lower inosine 5-monophosphate (IMP) contents than T1 after Day 2, but higher UTAA contents than T1 during storage. The T3 fillets had the highest TBA and PV values among the three groups during storage. According to the total aerobic counts, K value, and sensory score, all the fillets and soups kept good quality during storage. Therefore, freeze-chilled treatment not only can extend fish shelf life but also retain excellent fish flavor.     

草鱼贮藏过程中导电特性变化规律的研究

运用物理特性-伏安法测定了不同频率下冰鲜和解冻草鱼的阻抗,分析在不同贮藏时间下阻抗的相对变化值(Q值)的变化特点。结果显示:从1 kHz增大到10 kHz,冰鲜和解冻草鱼的阻抗均随着频率的增大而减小,冰鲜草鱼的阻抗相对变化值(Q值)明显大于解冻草鱼。冰鲜草鱼在第1、2、4、7、10天的阻抗相对变化Q值分别为:28.89%、25.10%、17.01%、11.65%、10.37%,而冷冻7、14、30 d后解冻草鱼的最大Q值分别为4.34%、4.18%、4.63%。结果表明:以Q值10%为界限,快速鉴定冰鲜草鱼和解冻草鱼是基本可行的。     

The Effects of Light Salting on Physicochemical Characteristics of Frozen Cod (Gadus morhua) Fillets

Abstract

The effects of light salting by brine injection and brine immersion on physicochemical and textural properties of cod fillets were evaluated. Light salting significantly increased yield and water holding capacity. Adding brine injection to the process can be used to shorten the process time needed to obtain the desired salt content and increase yield. The effects on chemical composition were most significant in salt content, but water and protein content were also affected. Water content decreased from the tail to head direction of the fillets, both in unsalted and light salted fillets. Changes in protein content were in opposite proportion to changes in water content. This could be seen in the fresh fish and also after freezing, both in unsalted and light salted fillets. Texture of the fish was not significantly affected by salting and freezing.     

腌制鳙鱼片在冷藏过程中品质变化规律的研究

文章研究了腌制鳙（Aristichthys nobilis）鱼片在冷藏过程中的品质变化规律.将鱼片用质量分数为2％的食盐进行腌制处理,置于4 ℃下冷藏,通过测定感官指标和硫代巴比妥酸（TBA）值、色泽、脂肪酸组成等理化指标,探究腌制对鳙品质的影响.结果显示,腌制组鱼片的货架期为15 d,对照组为9d;腌制组和对照组的pH分别在第9天和第3天达到最低值,分别为6.73和6.81;腌制组TBA值的增长速度显著高于对照组;与对照组相比,腌制鱼片的亮度低,肉色偏红、偏蓝;腌制组鱼片的总多不饱和脂肪酸（∑PUFA）,尤其是n-3系列多不饱和脂肪酸的含量明显低于对照组（P＜0.05）.结果表明,腌制虽然能够延长鳙鱼片冷藏时的货架期,但是会加速鱼片变色,促进脂肪酸尤其是n-3系列多不饱和脂肪酸的氧化.     

Textural Changes During Iced Storage of Salmon (Salmo salar) and Cod (Gadus morhua)

Abstract

Textural properties, protein solubility, water holding capacity and activity of collagenolytic enzymes of salmon (Salmo salar) and cod (Gadus morhua) fillets were measured during iced storage. Breaking strength and hardness of fillets were reduced during iced storage. Elasticity of cod fillets was reduced, while cohesiveness of salmon increased during storage. Salmon was softer and less elastic than cod. During storage, total amount of extracted proteins was reduced for cod, and increased followed by a reduction for salmon. The fraction of salt soluble proteins increased during storage, and values for cod were higher than those for salmon. The activity of collagenolytic enzymes was higher in cod than salmon during the whole storage period.     

Effects of Phosphate Dip Treatment on Quality of Rutilus frisii kutum Fillets During Ice Storage

The use of polyphosphates as a partial replacement of salt in different meat products to improve water holding capacity yield and retard oxidative rancidity has been noticed for many years. Therefore, in this study, effects of polyphosphates dip treatment in 5% solution with three different compounds of phosphate—including tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP), sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), and a mixture of them on kutum (Rutilus frisii kutum) fillets stored in ice was investigated for 18 days. Phosphate pretreatments showed desirable modal effects on fillets. In particular, the use of TSPP and the mixture of TSPP and STPP solutions were found to delay the fish fillet color changes and improved textural characteristics. An increase in water holding capacity accompanied with a decrease in hardness was observed in samples pretreated with polyphosphates. In total, the results indicated that dipping kutum fillets in polyphosphates solution was the most effective method to improve the quality properties of fillets during ice storage when compared with other phosphate-treated groups.     

琼胶寡糖对冻虾仁和罗非鱼片品质的影响

以干耗率、解冻流失率、蒸煮流失率、质构特性、盐溶性蛋白质量分数和钙激活三磷酸腺苷（Ca2＋-ATP）酶活力为指标,研究了琼胶寡糖对虾仁和罗非鱼片在冻藏过程中品质的影响,同时对以海藻糖、水溶液浸泡处理的样品进行了比较。结果显示,经琼胶寡糖和海藻糖处理后的虾仁和罗非鱼片在冻藏过程中的干耗率、解冻流失率和蒸煮流失率均显著低于蒸馏水组和空白对照组（P〈0．05）;质构特性（硬度、胶黏性、凝聚性、弹性、咀嚼性和破断力）均优于蒸馏水和空白对照组;盐溶性蛋白质量分数和Ca2＋-ATP酶活力均高于蒸馏水和空白对照组;经琼胶寡糖处理后的样品指标略优于海藻糖组。这表明琼胶寡糖能显著提高冷冻虾仁和罗非鱼片的品质,在冷冻水产品的保水、抗冻等方面具有一定的应用前景。     

充气比率对罗非鱼片冰温气调贮藏期间品质的影响

采用不同的充气体积（V）与鱼片质量（m）比率包装鲜罗非鱼片,在冰温下贮藏,通过微生物、挥发性盐基氮（TVB—N）和脂质氧化（TBA）等指标考察充气比率对鱼片品质的影响。结果表明,充气比率≥3：1能抑制产品微生物的增长（P〈0．05）,贮藏第25天微生物数量仍小于可接受的限（10^6cfu·g^-1）;气调包装样品的肉汁渗出率均高于对照产品,充气比率越大对肉汁渗出率影响越明显;贮藏期间,对照组的TVB—N第4天开始明显高于充气比率≥3：1的样品,第19天时充气比率≥3：1的TVB—N仍在安全限内,约19．30mg·100g^-1;充气比率对产品pH的影响不明显;贮藏期间TBA缓慢上升,气调包装样品之间差异不明显,但与对照组差异显著（P〈0．05）。总而言之,充气比率为3：1～4：1的气调包装样品在贮藏期间品质差异不明显,能明显延长鲜罗非鱼片的货架期。     

Chilled Storage of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus Fillets Coated with Plant Oil Incorporated Alginate Gels: Effect of Clove Leaf,Clove Bud,Rosemary and Thyme Oils

Essential oil incorporated alginate coating provides a novel way to improve the safety and shelf life of pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) fillet. Oils from the leaves and buds of clove, flowering tops of rosemary, and dried seeds of thyme were incorporated separately in alginate coating. All the plant oils showed antibacterial activity, but the zone of inhibition was relatively larger for thyme oil. Alginate coating was performed using sodium alginate (1.5%), glycerol (10%), and calcium chloride (2%) and plant oil at 1% (v/v). The coated fillets were stored under chilled conditions and samples were analyzed for bacteriological, chemical, sensory, color, and texture parameters. Psychrotrophic counts crossed 7 log cfu/g by the 13^th day and 15^th day of chilled storage in control and plant oil treated fillets, respectively. The peroxide value of treated fillets was relatively low. Texture profile analysis indicated that plant oil incorporated alginate coating reduced the rate of loss of texture (softening) during chilled storage. Plant essential oil incorporated alginate gels were relatively better compared to control fillets in preserving pangasius fillet quality during chilled storage, and incorporation of thyme oil was relatively better compared to clove leaf oil, clove bud oil, and rosemary oils.     

Effects of Packaging Method on Salt-Cured Cod Yield and Quality During Storage

Different packaging conditions of salt-cured cod fillets were studied during 2-years chilled storage. Yield and quality of salt-cured Atlantic cod fillets packed in sealed polystyrene boxes or in traditional cardboard boxes were compared. After 4 months, yield decreased by approximately 10% and decreased further when packed in cardboard boxes. Lipid oxidation was low after 12 months, and no microbiological spoilage was registered. The total amount of bacteria in the fish reduced with storage time, independent of packaging. The reddish color of halophilic bacteria was detected after 7–8 weeks at 18°C, but not if packed with MAP.     

Changes During Chilled Storage of Whole Tilapia and Short-Term Frozen Storage of Tilapia Fillets

This study evaluated the physicochemical changes in Nile tilapia (n = 82, 373.71 ± 61.91 g) refrigerated for up to 92 h and in the frozen fillets. The tilapias were captured with nets, slaughtered by ice and water shock (1:1) in a temperature of approximately 2°C for 30 min, and stored refrigerated at 4°C in polystyrene boxes containing ice. The fish were filleted, and filets were weighed and frozen. The drip loss and protein were determined after 23 days of frozen storage. After 4 h of storage, all fish were in full rigor mortis. The pH of the muscles decreased for up to 45 h of the storage period. The fillets obtained from tilapia stored for more than 72 h lost more weight and protein. Thus, the filleting or processing of tilapia should be done before 72 h of cold storage, since deterioration of the fish starts to occur after this period.     

气调包装结合臭氧预处理保鲜鲟鱼片

本文研究了气调包装(MAP,50%CO2+10%O2+40%N2)结合臭氧处理用于鲟鱼片保鲜的效果。通过以未经过臭氧预处理的MAP做对照组,试验分别研究了臭氧预处理10min、20min和30min对鲟鱼片MAP保鲜期的影响。结果表明:臭氧预处理能有效减少鲟鱼片原始的带菌数,减缓贮藏期间细菌总数和TVB-N值的增加速度,以及减缓感官品质的下降。综合分析臭氧预处理时间对鲟鱼片贮藏期间感官品质、细菌总数、TVB-N值和肌肉持水力的影响,确定以臭氧预处理20min效果最好,与对照组比较,贮藏货架期延长3～5d。     

Bleeding of Farmed Atlantic Cod: Residual Blood,Color, and Quality Attributes of Pre- and Postrigor Fillets as Affected by Perimortem Stress and Different Bleeding Methods

The main objectives of the study were to (a) assess the effect of perimortem stress on blood drainage, (b) compare the efficiency of gill cutting and direct gutting as bleeding methods, and (c) compare pre- and postrigor filleting strategies for presence of residual blood in Atlantic cod fillets. Anesthetized cod had significantly higher drainage of blood compared to stressed fish. Nevertheless, the visual assessments of residual blood were not affected by stress or bleeding method. Some minor, but significant, differences between pre- and postrigor fillets were found. Stressed fish were initially less light in color than those unstressed, but after ice storage there was no noticeable difference. However, initially, the largest difference in fillet color was due to different bleeding methods. Fillets cut from fish subjected to gill cutting were lighter and less red in color than those bled by direct gutting. After 7 and 21 days of storage, the color differences observed in fresh and salted fillets, respectively, were mainly due to the different rigor status when they were filleted, indicating that fillets cut postrigor were superior to fillets cut prerigor. Prerigor filleting resulted in lower water holding capacity after ice storage in anesthetized, direct gutted cod.