Properties of Edible Films Made From Anchovy By-Product Proteins and Determination of Optimum Protein and Glycerol Concentration by the TOPSIS Method

In the present study, the physicochemical and mechanical properties of films made from anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus) by-product proteins (ABPs) were characterized as a function of protein (3, 4, and 5%) and glycerol (30, 40, 50, and 60%) concentration. In particular, the thickness, color, transparency, water vapor permeability (WVP), solubility, oxygen permeability (OP), and mechanical properties of the films were measured, and generally, these properties were affected by both protein and glycerol concentration. The thickness, redness, WVP and solubility values of films increased, while their lightness and yellowness values decreased as protein concentration increased. Furthermore, lightness, yellowness, and elongation at break (EAB) values were found to increase at higher glycerol concentrations within ABP films, whereas tensile strength (TS) and elastic modulus (EM) values decreased. ABP films became more transparent with increase of glycerol concentration and decrease of protein concentration. The OP values of all films decreased depending on protein and glycerol concentration. The techniques for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method was used to determine optimum protein and glycerol concentrations. According to this method, an edible film containing 4% protein and 40% glycerol was the best film with a C value of 0.6665.     

鱼皮明胶蛋白膜的制备及其热稳定性

利用鲨鱼皮明胶制备蛋白可食膜,测定了成膜液蛋白浓度、甘油含量对明胶蛋白膜理化性质的影响,以及环境湿度对膜热稳定性的影响.结果发现,利用鲨鱼皮明胶可以制备成无色透明的蛋白可食膜,成膜液蛋白浓度对明胶蛋白膜的断裂延伸率(EAB)、水蒸气透过率(WVP)以及透明度值有一定的影响,对拉伸强度(TS)没有发生显著影响,但甘油含量从10％增加到70％时蛋白膜的TS逐渐降低.利用DSC对膜的热稳定性进行分析,结果表明当水分活度(Aw) ＜0.33时,明胶蛋白膜在常温下可以处于玻璃态,机械性质能够保持稳定.然而,当Aw超过0.44后,膜的玻璃化转变温度(Tg)起始点低于25℃,膜的EAB上升,TS出现显著下降.当Aw达到0.92时,膜甚至开始溶解变成溶胶.因此,利用鲨鱼皮制备的明胶蛋白膜只适合在Aw小于0.44的干燥环境中应用.     

Influence of plasticizers on the properties of edible films prepared from fish water-soluble proteins

SUMMARY: The effects of type and concentration of plasticizers on the mechanical properties and water vapor permeability (WVP) of edible films from fish water-soluble proteins (FWSP) were investigated. Among plasticizers investigated in the present study, glycerol and polyethylene glycol (PEG) gave the films flexible structure. As the concentration of glycerol increased, tensile strength (TS) decreased with concomitant increase of elongation at break (EAB) and WVP. In contrast, PEG showed more marked influence on TS than on EAB. The FWSP films containing a glycerol : PEG ratio of 2 : 1 exhibited the maximum EAB value, while the increased ratio of glycerol to PEG reduced the water vapor barrier properties of FWSP films. It was revealed that the mechanical properties as well as WVP of edible films prepared from FWSP can be modified by the combination of glycerol and PEG.     

Effects of plasticizer type and concentration on the physicochemical properties of edible film from squid <Emphasis Type="Italic">Todarodes pacificus</Emphasis> mantle muscle

Physical properties of edible film from squid Todarodes pacificus mantle muscle plasticized with different plasticizers (glycerol, sorbitol, glucose, and fructose) at various concentrations (10%, 20%, and 30% w/w of protein) were determined. The results showed that tensile strength (TS) significantly decreased (P < 0.05) while elongation at break significantly increased (P < 0.05) upon plasticizer addition. Water vapor permeability (WVP) significantly increased (P < 0.05) upon addition of glycerol or sorbitol but significantly decreased (P < 0.05) upon addition of glucose or fructose. Among the plasticizers used in this study, glycerol showed the greatest ability to decrease film TS. However, glycerol-plasticized film was less transparent than those with other plasticizers. Addition of glucose or fructose seemed to decrease the WVP of the film via a Maillard reaction. However, change in film color also occurred to a greater degree than for glycerol- or sorbitol-plasticized film.     

Development,Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Gelatin/Chitosan/ZnO Nanoparticle Composite Films

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In order to enhance antimicrobial activity of the film, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were incorporated in gelatin/chitosan composite film, and the physical-mechanical properties were investigated. The film-forming solution of gelatin/chitosan/ZnO films showed increased gel strength (GS), elastic modulus (G’), and viscous modulus (G’’) compared to that of the Control. Fish gelatin/chitosan/ZnO films showed lower water vapor permeability (WVP), higher glass transition temperatures (T_g), and antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Vibrio parahemolyticus. Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) and microstructure studies indicated gelatin, chitosan, and ZnO interactions determined the properties of the composite film.     

Evaluation of Plasticizing and Antioxidant Properties of Silver Carp Protein Hydrolysates in Fish Gelatin Film

Physico-mechanical and antioxidant properties of glycerol plasticized fish gelatin films were investigated at different levels of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) from silver carp muscle (5, 10, 15, and 20 g FPH/100 g gelatin). The films supplemented with FPH, especially at higher concentration showed significant increase in 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2, 20-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfnic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging, and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), elongation at break, difference of color, water vapor permeability and opacity, while tensile strength, elastic modulus, L*, b*, and contact angle decreased markedly (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed for a* and solubility of all samples (p > 0.05). Films prepared using 20% FPH had lower glass transition temperature and more homogeneous structure, compared with control film. Also, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the increase of free groups of hydrolysates and lower interaction between chains of film incorporated with the highest content of FPH. Thus, these results indicate that FPH enhanced the antioxidant activities and affected some characteristics due to less interaction between gelatin and FPH.     

Characterization and Film-Forming Properties of Gelatins from Whitemouth Croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) Skin and Bones

The Whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri), due to its abundance, is considered one of the most traditional and important species fished in the coastal waters and estuaries of South America. The aim of this work was to produce biopolymeric films of gelatins obtained from skin and bones of Whitemouth croaker. The fish gelatins were characterized through the yield, chemical composition, physiochemical, and rheological properties. The films were characterized by tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (EAB), water vapor permeability (WVP), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and optical properties. The values of protein yield, hydroxyproline content, gel strength, melting temperature, gelling temperature, and viscosity of the skin gelatin were higher than the values of the bone gelatin. The films obtained of skin gelatin showed all properties and thermal analysis superior in relation to the films of bone gelatin; this can be justified by the best physicochemical and rheological characteristics of the skin gelatin.     

Effects of Protein Concentration,Plasticiser, and pH on the Properties of Protein Films from Whitemouth Croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) Residues

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Proteins have been used extensively because of their relative abundance, nutritional qualities, and film-forming ability with a good structural integrity and mechanical properties. This study investigated the effects of protein isolate and glycerol concentration and pH on the properties of protein films obtained from Whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) residues. The films were evaluated for mechanical properties, thickness, water solubility, water vapor permeability (WVP), and morphological properties. The lowest water solubility of the films occurred at low pHs and low glycerol concentrations. The films had high elongation and higher tensile strength when prepared with higher concentrations of protein isolate, lower concentrations of glycerol, and at lower pHs. The WVP and thickness of the films had a low correlation coefficient. The films were rough and had irregular surfaces. These results indicated that protein isolates from fish of low commercial value can be used as a component of new polymeric films for packaging. However, more studies are needed to assess their barrier action against oxygen, thermal behaviors, and their performance in different types of packaging.     

Suitability of Antimicrobial Grouper Bone Gelatin Films as Edible Coatings for Vacuum-Packaged Fish Steaks

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Grouper bone gelatin films were prepared along with chitosan (GC), clove (GL), and pepper (GP) essential oils and examined for their mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties. GC films had a high tensile strength (TS) of 28 MPa, and GL and GP films had a high elongation at break (EAB) of 162 and 166%, respectively. Water solubility and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) were low in GL films. All the films exhibited inhibitory activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Aeromonas hydrophila, and Listeria monocytogenes. Vacuum-packed fish steaks coated with GC and GL film extended the shelf life from 4 days to 8 days at 4ºC.     

响应面法优化斑点叉尾鮰鱼皮明胶-壳聚糖可食膜的制备工艺

以斑点叉尾鮰(Ietalurus punetaus)鱼皮明胶、壳聚糖、甘油为原料制备可食膜,采用响应面法对可食膜的制备工艺进行优化。在单因素试验的基础上,使用Design-Expert软件对鱼皮明胶添加量、热处理温度与甘油添加量进行三因素响应面试验设计,以抗拉伸强度为响应值优化可食膜性能,并验证响应面预测值与实测值的一致性。结果表明,复合可食膜最佳制备工艺为:鮰鱼皮明胶添加量60%、热处理温度70℃、甘油添加量为10%时,制备得到的明胶-壳聚糖可食膜抗拉伸强度达最大值24.20 MPa,验证结果为23.44 MPa,二者相对误差为3.2%,实测值与响应面预测值拟合良好,说明通过响应面试验设计优化是有效的。     

Quality changes of shrimp cracker covered with fish gelatin film without and with palm oil incorporated during storage

Impact of fish gelatin film incorporated without and with palm oil on the quality changes of fried shrimp cracker stored for 15 days at room temperature was investigated, in comparison with nylon/linear low-density polyethylene (nylon/LLDPE) film. The moisture content and water activity of shrimp cracker packaged with all films increased during storage (p < 0.05). The lowest moisture content and water activity were found in the sample packaged with nylon/LLDPE film throughout the storage (p < 0.05). Sample packaged with fish gelatin films incorporated with palm oil generally had lower moisture content than those without oil added during the first 12 days of storage (p < 0.05). During 15 days of storage, shrimp cracker packaged with nylon/LLDPE film generally had the lower PV and TBARS value as well as volatile compounds, except for n-nonanal, than those stored in fish gelatin films, regardless of oil incorporation. The decrease in crispiness and increase in toughness occurred in all samples during the 15 days of storage. Nevertheless, the lower changes were observed in the sample packaged with nylon/LLDPE film. Overall, gelatin film showed excellent oxygen barrier property, which was associated with the retardation of lipid oxidation. The incorporation of oil into gelatin film could lower WVP, but negatively increased oxygen permeability of the resulting film. Thus, the improvement of gelatin film is still required.     

Gelatin Films Containing Hydrolysates from Whitecheek Shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) Meat

The effect of adding different concentrations of freeze-dried (FD-WCPH) and spray-dried (SD-WCPH) whitecheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) protein hydrolysate to the physical properties (solubility in water, contact angle, water vapor permeability, and opacity), mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation at break, and elastic modulus) and color of gelatin films has been studied. The results showed that FD-WCPH and SD-WCPH led to an increase in water solubility and water vapor permeability and a decrease in contact angle and opacity of gelatin films (P < 0.05). Fish protein hydrolysate concentration showed a linear relation with elongation at break and an inverse relation with the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the films (P < 0.05).     

Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Skin Gelatin

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The viscoelastic properties of gelatin extracted from tilapia skin (protein yield: 21.2%) were evaluated using dynamic rheology tests. The flow curves of tilapia gelatin sols (1.0–6.6% w/w, 40°C; 0.5%, 2–40°C) complied with the Herschel-Bulkley model (R² = 0.92–0.99), indicating the presence of yield stress, while the gelling and melting temperature of gelatin dispersions (1.0–6.6%) fit well with the Eldridge-Ferry model (R² = 0.97). Tilapia skin gelatin displayed good thermo-stability and strong gel-forming properties, showing great potential as an alternative for mammal-based gelatin applied in various food products.     

The Effects of Grass Carp Skin Gelatin and Whey Protein Interactions on Rheological and Textural Properties and Nanostructure

The physical properties and nanostructure of fish skin gelatin with and without whey protein isolate (WPI) were investigated. The addition of low concentrations of WPI (1 and 3%, w/v) into fish gelatin decreased the gel strength and textural properties. The addition of 5% WPI did not significantly influence textural properties but increased the melting and gelling temperatures of fish skin gelatin and improved the appearance of gelatin gels. X-ray diffraction indicated that a higher degree of crystallinity with an ordered structure or ordered structure snippets occurred with increasing WPI concentrations in line with the slight decrease in the loss factor (tan δ) with time sweeps. Fish gelatin had a spherical nanostructure, and a homogeneous nanostructure was observed in gelatin with 3% WPI. The addition of 5% WPI led to large aggregates in gelatin gels. The results indicated that whey protein could affect the nanostructure of fish skin gelatin gels and thus change their gelation properties and texture in food and pharmaceutical applications.     

Production of Antioxidative Maillard Reaction Products from Gelatin Hydrolysate of Unicorn Leatherjacket Skin

Antioxidative activities of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) derived from gelatin hydrolysate (GH) of unicorn leatherjacket skin as affected by types of saccharides, GH to saccharide ratio, incubation temperatures, relative humidity (RH), and times were investigated. MRPs prepared using mixture of GH and galactose at 2:1 (w/w) ratio showed the highest antioxidative activity. At different incubation temperatures (50–70°C) and RHs (55–75%), optimal condition for preparing antioxidative MRPs included heating GH and galactose (2:1) powder at 70°C and 55% RH for 36 h. Electrophoresis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed the formation of high molecular weight polymers, and the advanced glycation took place in MRPs.     

罗非鱼皮明胶的脱腥方法及理化性质

以罗非鱼鱼皮明胶为原料,通过感官评定比较活性炭吸附法、酵母菌发酵法及乳酸菌发酵法的去腥效果,从中筛选出适宜的脱腥方法;采用正交试验探讨不同的脱腥条件对明胶溶液透明度及腥味感官评分值的影响。同时对经脱腥处理后的明胶进行理化性质分析,并利用同时蒸馏萃取与气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)联用技术测定其挥发性成分,为工业化制备无腥味罗非鱼皮明胶提供理论依据。结果表明:活性炭吸附法、酵母菌发酵法及乳酸菌发酵法均对明胶溶液具有脱腥作用,它们之间的脱腥效果差异显著(P(0.05),其中以活性炭吸附法脱腥效果最好。正交试验确定的活性炭吸附脱腥的适宜条件为添加1.5%(w/v)活性炭到5%(w/v)明胶溶液中,40℃吸附30min。经脱腥处理后制得的明胶无腥味,粗蛋白含量为91.3%,凝胶强度高达301g,透明度增加,水不溶物减少;GC-MS分析结果显示,明胶溶液脱腥前检出的挥发性成分有33种,其中大部分是酯类物质,其次是醇类、酮类和烯类等物质,明胶溶液脱腥后检出的挥发性成分有26种,种类及相对含量比脱腥前的少,减少的主要是烯类和酮类物质。研究表明,活性炭吸附法能有效去除明胶的腥味,改善其理化性质,可应用于工业化生产无腥味罗非鱼皮...     

Influence of different dietary amino acid patterns on growth and body composition of juvenile Japanese flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus

A feeding trial using five semi-purified diets (50% crude protein) was conducted to investigate the effects of different dietary amino acid patterns on growth and body composition of juvenile Japanese flounder. The control diet contained casein and gelatin as intact protein sources and four other diets contained 30% casein–gelatin (2:1, w/w) and 20% crystalline amino acids (CAA). CAA were added to the diets to simulate the amino acid pattern found in red sea bream egg protein (REP), Japanese flounder larvae whole body protein (FLP), Japanese flounder juvenile whole body protein (FJP), and brown fish meal protein (BFP), respectively. The test diets were fed to triplicate groups of juveniles (2.75±0.05 g) twice a day for 40 days to evaluate weight gain, survival, feed conversion efficiency (FCE), protein efficiency ratio (PER), and apparent protein utilization (APU). The apparent retention of total dietary amino acids in the whole body and A/E ratios of the whole body were also evaluated. The highest weight gain was observed in fish fed the diet containing the dietary amino acid pattern of BFP followed by fish fed the control, FJP, FLP and the REP diets. Percent survival, FCE, PER and APU were also significantly (P<0.05) affected by the amino acid pattern in the diets, indicating the highest value in fish fed the BFP diet. Except for a few amino acids, the amino acid composition of the whole body did not show marked differences with different dietary amino acid pattern. Results suggest that BFP could be more suitable as a reference amino acid pattern in the diet of juvenile Japanese flounder compared to the amino acid pattern of FLP, FJP or REP.     

Apparent digestibility of selected feed ingredients in diets for juvenile hybrid tilapia,Oreochromis niloticus×Oreochromis aureus

The apparent digestibility coefficients (ADCs) of dry matter, crude protein, crude lipid, ash, phosphorus, gross energy and amino acids of 10 selected ingredients for juvenile hybrid tilapia (7.05 ± 0.09 g) were determined using 0.5% Cr₂O₃ as an inert indicator. The feed ingredients tested in this study were corn gluten meal (CGM), corn byproduct, corn germ meal (CG), soybean meal (SBM), fermented soybean meal (FSM), soy protein concentrate (SPC), soy protein isolate, malt sprouts (MS), fish meal (FM) and earthworm meal (EM). The test diets were prepared by incorporation of 30% test ingredients into the reference diet. Reference and test diets were fed to the fish and the faecal samples were collected using a faecal collection column attached to the fish‐rearing tanks. The ADCs for dry matter, crude protein, crude lipid, ash, phosphorus and gross energy were 41.7–98.9%, 90.6–99.6%, 73.1–98.8%, 34.1–98.6%, 49.5–99.6% and 45.4–99.7% respectively. Soy protein isolate, FM and EM had higher dry matter, crude protein and gross energy ADCs. Corn byproduct and EM had higher crude lipid ADCs, and CG and EM had higher phosphorus ADCs. Corn germ meal had the highest ash ADC, while CGM had the highest value for gross energy. The lowest dry matter, crude protein, lipid and gross energy ADCs occurred in MS, while the lowest ash and phosphorus ADCs occurred in SPC. The amino acid ADCs ranged from 83.3% to 100%, exhibiting a positive correlation with crude protein digestibility for a given test ingredient. The feed ingredient digestibility of this study may provide useful information about nutrient and energy utilization to facilitate formulation of least‐cost practical diets for hybrid tilapia.     

Rheological,Physico-chemical,and Surface-Active Properties of Gelatin Extracted from Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) Skin Waste

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In the present investigation, bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) skin waste was utilized for the extraction of gelatin. Physico-chemical, rheological, and surface-active properties of the obtained gelatin were assessed. Proximate compositional analysis of tuna skin gelatin recorded high protein content of 88.6% and low levels of fat and ash contents. The isoelectric point (IEP) of tuna skin gelatin was around 6.24. Amino acid profiling recorded a glycine [31.7%] higher proportion, followed by imino acids (hydroxyproline + proline) [18.4%], and alanine [12.2%]. The electrophoretic pattern of purified gelatin exhibited three major bands (β, α1, and α2) with wider molecular weight distribution in the range of 200–120 kDa. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectra of gelatin also confirmed the bands corresponding to α helix, β sheet, and random coil structures. The rheological studies of tuna skin gelatin revealed Newtonian and shear thickening properties. The method of extraction and assessment of its characteristic properties could be useful in the field of formulation of functional foods, nutraceutical, and biomedical applications.     

Extraction Optimization and Characterization of Gelatin from Half-Smooth Tongue Sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis Gunther) Skin

Half-smooth tongue sole is a popular warm-water fish, and its skin may be an available resource for gelatin extraction. Response surface method was used to optimize the extraction of gelatin from the fish skin. The most suitable conditions for maximum gelatin yield (24.2%) were pretreatment with 1.9 g/L NaOH, followed by hot water extraction at 63.54ºC for 4.81 h. The obtained gelatin had a high imino acid content (185 residues/1,000 residues), with a high content of crude protein and low levels of ash, fat, and moisture. The predominant sodium dodecyl sulfate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis bands revealed that the gelatin contained low-molecular-weight peptides, α-, β-, and γ chains. As compared with bovine gelatin, the fish skin gelatin solution had lower values of strength and clarity and higher levels of L* and viscosity. Additionally, Fourier-transform infrared spectra showed that gel from the gelatin had four amide bands (amide A, amide I, amide II, and amide III) similar to commercial gelatin. The results suggest that half-smooth tongue sole skin could be a promising source of gelatin in view of the comparability between its gelatin and commercial gelatin in physicochemical properties.