Microbiological and Physicochemical Quality of Carp sausage Enriched With Propolis Natural Extract during Chilled Storage

This study aimed to determine the effect of propolis extract on quality of liquid smoked carp (Cyprinus carpio) sausage stored at 2°C for 9 weeks. Carp sausages were separated into three groups: control group, without propolis extract; second group, with 1% (w/w) propolis extract added; and third group, with 2% (w/w) propolis extract added. Propolis extract added carp sausages showed lower total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) value, peroxide value (PV), and free fatty acid (FFA) content compared to control during the storage period. During 9 weeks of storage, propolis extract added carp sausages showed significantly lower total aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TAMB) and psychrophilic bacteria count (PBC) than those of control samples (p < .05). Yeast and mold were not detected in all fish sausages throughout the storage period.     

The Effect of Sodium Caseinate Coating Incorporated with Zataria moltiflora Essential Oil on the Quality and Shelf Life of Rainbow Trout During Refrigerated Storage

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In the present study, aqueous solutions of sodium caseinate (SC) 8% (w/w) were provided in the form of four treatments—including SC without any essential oil (EO) as well as SC with 0.25, 0.5, and 1% (v/w) concentrations of Zataria moltiflora EO. Fish samples were treated with aqueous solutions and stored at 4 ± 1°C for 20 days. The control and treated fish samples were analyzed for chemical (total volatile basic nitrogen, pH, thiobarbituric acid, peroxide value), microbiological (total viable count and psychrotrophic count), and sensory analyses every 4 days. Based on results, SC edible coating had no antimicrobial effect but acted like a barrier against the fish flesh contamination. Moreover, incorporating Zataria moltiflora EO with SC edible coating reduces peroxide value and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances values as well as the chemical and microbiological spoilage of refrigerated ?sh samples. Furthermore, sensory evaluation results showed that the presence of thyme oil improved the sensory quality of the rainbow trout.     

淡水鱼鱼糜性质研究

采用清水漂洗、盐水漂洗和碱水漂洗、钙离子、热处理方法对草鱼、白鲢鱼糜进行试验,阐明诸因素对草鱼、白鲢鱼糜凝胶性能的影响,为生产鱼糜制品提供合理的工艺参数、研究表明,草鱼2次清水与1次盐水漂洗凝胶性能较好,鲢鱼鱼糜的最佳钙离子质量分数为0 5%。     

Effect of Fish Gelatin Coating Enriched with Oregano Essential Oil on the Quality of Refrigerated Rainbow Trout Fillet

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In the present study, the effect of fish gelatin coating (FG; 4%, w/v) containing oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) essential oil (OEO; 1.2% w/v) on shelf-life extension of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fillet stored under refrigerated storage (4 ± 1ºC) was investigated. The control and the treated fish samples were analyzed periodically for chemical (pH; total volatile basic nitrogen, TVB-N; peroxide value, PV; thiobarbituric acid, TBA) and microbiological (total viable count, TVC; psychrotrophic count) characteristics. The FG + OEO treatment produced significantly lower (p < 0.05) TVB-N values as compared to control and FG-coated samples after Day 6 and until the end of the storage period. The TBA values remained low and were found to fluctuate during storage. Results showed that TVC exceeded 6 log CFU g^?1 on Day 8 of storage for control and FG-coated samples and Day 12 for samples coated with FG + OEO. The reduction of 1.05 and 0.83 log CFU g^?1 of psychrotrophic counts was achieved by FG + OEO coating in trout fillet (p < 0.05) as compared with control and FG-coated samples, respectively. Therefore, the incorporation of OEO into FG coating may be a promising method of maintaining the storage quality of the rainbow trout fillet stored at refrigerated temperature.     

Influence of Chitosan Nanocomposite and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Extract Coating on Quality of Huso huso Fillet Inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes During Refrigerated Storage

This study aimed to evaluate the antilisterial and antioxidative effects of chitosan nanocomposites and rosemary extract coating on the fillet of Huso huso inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes during refrigerated storage (4°C). Fish fillets were subjected as control (without coating), 0.5% rosemary extract (RE), 1% chitosan (CS), and combination of chitosan and rosemary extract as chitosan nanocomposite (CS/RE). Then, samples were inoculated with L. monocytogenes. Subsequently, the chemical parameters (total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), peroxide value (PV), pH, and thiobarbituric acid (TBA)) and antilisterial effects of coatings were monitored during 16 days of storage at 4°C. According to the results, CS/RE demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) ability to inhibit the growth of L. monocytogenes from 4.14 log cfu/g to 2.23 log cfu/g at the end of the storage period, followed by CT and RET treatments, respectively, compared to the control. Even though samples coated with CS/RE had the lowest pH and TVB-N values (p < 0.05), this coating was not able to pause the protein denaturation after 8 days of storage (p > 0.05) compared to the other treatments. On the other hand, CS/RE coating retarded lipid oxidation by decreasing PV and TBA production in the samples compared to the control up to the end of refrigerated storage (p < 0.05).     

Improving the Quality of Silver Carp Fish Fillets by Gamma Irradiation and Coatings Containing Rosemary Oil

The objective of this work was to study the combined effect of gamma irradiation and coatings containing 0.5% rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil (RO) on the chemical, microbiological, and sensorial qualities of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fish fillets (SFF) during cold storage (4°C). SFF were divided into three groups: uncoated (control), coated with edible coating (without additives), and γ-irradiated (0, 1, 3, and 5 kGy) coated with coating containing 0.5% rosemary. Gamma irradiation at 1, 3, and 5 kGy with coating reduced the initial total bacterial count, psychrophilic bacteria, and lactic acid bacteria and prolonged shelf life of the samples. Coated samples irradiated at 1 kGy reduced the counts of Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus, as well as eliminating Vibrio spp. and Salmonella spp., while coated samples irradiated at 3 and 5 kGy completely eliminated these bacteria. Combined treatment showed a slight increase in thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances postirradiation during cold storage but had no effect on the total volatile basic nitrogen and trimethylamine contents, while a gradual increase in these chemical quality indices was observed during cold storage. Combined treatment had no adverse effects on the sensory properties of SFF. The increase in the bacterial inhibitory effect is caused by both rosemary oil and irradiation.     

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.     

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.     

Effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss (Avishan Shirazi) Essential Oil on Oxidative Progress in Frozen Cobia Fish Fillets During Storage

Antioxidants have been widely used as additives to provide protection against oxidative degradation of foods by free radicals. The effect of thyme essence (Zataria multiflora Boiss) on the rancidity development in cobia (Rachycentron canadum) fillets during frozen storage was studied. Cobia fillets were treated with thyme essence (250 and 500 ppm) and then stored at??18°C for up to 6 months. Rancidity development was measured by several biochemical indices including free fatty acids (FFA), peroxide value (PV), thiobarbituric acid (TBA), and complemented by sensory analysis (flesh odor, consistency, and appearance). Also, pH and expressible moisture were measured during 6-month storage. Proximate composition was also determined in the first day. TBA, PV, and FFA levels increased in all treatments due to lipid oxidation. Thyme essence showed an antioxidative effect in cobia fillets during frozen storage as indicated by TBA, PV, and FFA levels. Results showed that FFA, primary and secondary oxidation products, expressible moisture (EM), and pH of thyme essence treated samples were significantly lower than those of the control samples (p < 0.05). Thyme essence retarded oxidative changes in frozen cobia fillets, and the best oxidation inhibition was obtained using thyme essence at 500 ppm.     

顶空固相微萃取气相色谱质谱嗅觉测量联用初探鲢肉的挥发性风味物质

为探明鲢肉挥发性气味特征物质,通过顶空固相微萃取法提取和浓缩了鲢肉中的挥发性物质,并利用气相色谱质谱联用以及气相色谱〖CD*7/9〗嗅觉测量法对气味物质进行了定性分析及气味特征的评价。由8人组成的评价小组通过检测频率法进行嗅觉测量。结果表明,经GCMS分析鉴定得到了29种挥发性气味物质,主要是一些羰基类和醇类化合物,占了总挥发性物质的88%。通过检测频率分析法鉴定出12种化合物具有气味特征,表现为鱼腥、金属、青草、油脂氧化、蘑菇等特征。另外有4种未知物也显示了较强的风味特性,它们协同作用构成了鲢的特殊气味。     

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。     

Chitosan Coatings Containing Mentha spicata Essential Oil and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle for Shelf Life Extension of Rainbow Trout Fillets

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The objective of the current study was to determine the effects of chitosan (CH) coatings containing Mentha spicata essential oil (MSO; 0.2 and 0.4%) and zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO; 0.2 and 0.4%) on chemical (total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and peroxide value (PV)), microbial (total viable count, psychrotrophic count, Pseudomonas spp., and Enterobacteriaceae) and sensory (odor, color, and overall acceptability) properties of raw rainbow trout fillets during 14 days of refrigerated storage. Final microbial population of CH + MSO 0.4% + ZnO 0.4% and CH + MSO 0.4% + ZnO 0.2% retarded approximately 3–5 log CFU/g as compared to control groups (P < 0.05). At the end of storage time in control samples, TVB-N, TBARS, and PV reached 49.3 mg N/100 g, 3.31 mg malonaldehyde/kg, and 2.04 meq peroxide/kg lipid, while the values for the treated samples with MSO (0.2 and 0.4%) in combination with ZnO (0.2 and 0.4%) remained lower than 25 mg N/100 g, 2 mg malonaldehyde/kg, and 1.1 meq peroxide/kg lipid, respectively. The results indicate a potential use of CH coating containing MSO and ZnO as an effective type of antimicrobial packaging to maintain quality of rainbow trout fillets.     

Effects of Bicarbonate,Xanthan Gum,and Preparation Methods on Biochemical,Physicochemical, and Gel Properties of Nile Tilapia (Oreochomis niloticus Linn) Mince

This study was aimed to determine the effects of phosphate compound substitutions (sodium bicarbonate and xanthan gum) and preparation methods—headed, gutted whole fish, and mince; fresh and after frozen storage (?20°C for 3 months)—on Nile tilapia mince qualities. Results showed that bicarbonate (0.3% with 8% sucrose/sorbitol) is an efficient phosphate compound replacement as evidenced by the comparative values of salt extractable protein, Ca²⁺-ATPase activity, total sulfhydryl content, and textural properties to those of the phosphate-added—0.3% sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) with 8% sucrose-sorbitol—sample after 3-month frozen storage (p > 0.05). Both cryoprotected samples containing STPP or bicarbonate exhibited higher denaturation temperatures of myosin than others. Xanthan gum (0.5%) could neither stabilize the biochemical and physicochemical properties of mince during 3-month frozen storage nor improve textural properties of gel from frozen whole fish.     

Gelation Characteristics of Mince and Washed Mince From Small-Scale Mud Carp and Common Carp

Small-scale mud carp (SC, Cirrhina microlepis) and common carp (CC, Cyprinus carpio) are underutilized freshwater fish. The objective of this study was to elucidate the gel-forming ability of mince and washed mince from these species in relation to washing cycles and CaCl₂ addition. Protein loss of up to 67% was observed after three-washing cycles of both species, rendering relatively low yield. About 85–90% of total fat was removed from SC flesh after three-washing cycles, but only two-washing cycles were sufficient for fat removal in CC mince. Mince and washed mince of both species did not exhibit severe proteolysis with low autolytic activity at 65°C. SC exhibited superior gel-forming ability to CC. Two- and three-washing cycles in conjunction with a 40°C-preincubation resulted in the highest textural properties of SC and CC, respectively. CaCl₂ increased the breaking force of CC and SC mince gels up to 65 and 95% at 0.3 and 0.5% CaCl₂, respectively, as compared to without CaCl₂. However, it showed negative effects on surimi gels of both species. Both SC and CC are potential freshwater fish resources for mince and washed mince production with reasonable good gel-forming ability.     

Characterization and Cryoprotection of Invasive Silver Carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) Protein Hydrolysates

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Silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) is regarded as an invasive, underutilized freshwater fish causing environmental and economic complications along the U.S. Mississippi River System. In this study, silver carp protein hydrolysates (FPH) were obtained from 30, 60, 90, 120, and 240 min hydrolysis with Protamex®. Amino acid composition showed polar amino acids, including Asp and Glu, and freed hydrophobic residues in FPH-90 and FPH-240. Protein surface hydrophobicity of FPH increased with increasing degree of hydrolysis. Cryoprotection was evaluated using a muscle (mince) food system with 6% FPH (w/w) from each hydrolysis time condition, an untreated mince (CTRL), and 8% (w/w) 1:1 sucrose-sorbitol (SUSO), respectively. After six freeze-thaw cycles (D7), all FPH treatments had lower (p < 0.05) expressible moisture, indicating strong water-holding capacity by the FPH. FPH formulations also imparted antifreeze activity equal to or better than SUSO, with the FPH-90 exhibiting higher (p < 0.05) proportion (43.9%) of unfrozen water at D7. Results from this study provide preliminary evidence for development of effective cryoprotectants using an underutilized, invasive fish species that can be exploited for environmental and economic gain in the form of value-added ingredients and further provide opportunities to understand the fundamental physicochemical properties governing cryoprotection of FPH in a frozen mince system.     

Bio-based Coating from Fish Gelatin,K-Carrageenan and Extract of Pomegranate Peels for Maintaining the Overall Qualities of Fish Fillet

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To maintain the overall quality of fisheries products, functional edible coatings from natural ingredients including fish gelatin (Gf), k-carrageenan (Cr), and extract of pomegranate peels (PPE) were composed. The Gf was extracted from blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), microencapsulated with Cr, and then loaded with PPE (at concentrations of 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0%). The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of Gf/Cr composites verified their cross-linkage and functionality; the Gf/Cr microcapsules had a mean particle size of 36.2 µm with good distribution and homogeneity. The coating of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fillets, with constructed solutions from Gf/Cr/PPE, revealed their positive effects on fillet quality attributes; the effectiveness was dependent on the supplemented PPE concentration. The Gf/Cr/PPE solutions could effectively reduce the microbial counts of total aerobics, psychrotrophs, yeast and molds, and enterobacteriaceae groups throughout 30 days of refrigerated storage. Additionally, the analysis of spoilage chemical parameters (total volatile basic nitrogen, peroxide value, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances) in coated samples indicated that formulated solutions could hinder the increase of their values during storage. The sensorial evaluation indicated the acceptability and validity of coated samples for up to 30 days of storage. Gf/Cr/PPE coating is recommended for overall quality maintenance of fish fillets and prolongation of storage using safe and healthy biopreservatives.     

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 Chitosan Coatings Enriched with Different Antioxidants on Preservation of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) During Cold Storage

To investigate the effects of chitosan composite coatings for maintaining the quality of grass carp portions, indictors of microbiology (total bacteria count, TBC), chemistry (pH; total volatile basic nitrogen, TVB-N; 2-thiobarbituric acid, TBA; K-value), and sensory characteristics were analyzed periodically. The results showed that chitosan (1.5%, w/v) + acetic acid (1.0%, v/v) + tea polyphenol (TP, 0.5%, w/v) coating significantly (p ≤ 0.05) reduced growth of microorganisms as reflected in TBC, lipid oxidation as displayed in TBA, chemical spoilage as reflected in pH, TVB-N, K-value, and sensory characteristic scores compared to the control samples. The effect of chitosan (1.5%, w/v) + acetic acid (1.0%, v/v) + vitamin C (VC, 0.5%, w/v) coating was better than chitosan (1.5%, w/v) + acetic acid (1.0%, v/v) coating. Chitosan together with acetic acid and TP can be used as a type of preservative coating for grass carp portions under chilled storage.     

Effect of pistachio (Pistacia vera) hull extract on growth performance,body composition,total phenolic compound and fillets peroxide value of common carp,Cyprinus carpio

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of pistachio green hull extract (PGHE) on growth, survival rates, body composition and oxidative spoilage of common carp fillet. Three hundred fish (11.65 ± 1.65 g) were divided into five dietary treatments with three replications, including 0, 0.5, 1.5, 4.5 and 9 g PGHE kg^?1 of diet. No significant difference were observed in specific growth rate, food conversion rate, weight gain percentage, survival rate and body composition (i.e. moisture, protein, lipid and ash) between different treatments. By increasing the level of PGHE, amount of phenolic compounds in fish meat was elevated whilst peroxide value was reduced. The amount of phenolic compounds in fish fillet was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in control treatment in comparison with other treatments. Peroxide content for 9 g PGHE kg^?1 diet treatment (6.15 ± 0.79 meq peroxide kg^?1 oil) was significantly (P < 0.05) lower than control group (18.82 ± 1.93 meq peroxide kg^?1 oil). Regression analysis of peroxide value indicated that minimum peroxide value obtains in 1187 mg gallic acid kg^?1 diet. This study indicated that ethanolic extract of Pistachia vera hull can be considered as a supplement in fish diet to delay oxidative spoilage of common carp fillet.