Characterization of New Zealand Hoki and Southern Blue Whiting Surimi Compared to Alaska Pollock Surimi

Representative commercial lots of surimi produced from the New Zealand fish species hoki (Macruronus novaezelandiae) and Southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) were compared to that of Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) on the basis of functional properties and composition. Parameters studied included gelling response to preincubation and cooking for various times and to the addition of water and starch as well as frozen stability at -8°C. There were few species-related differences in response to the various treatments, although differences in absolute values of rheological parameters were noted. Surimi from the three species should be interchangeable with few or no modifications needed in the operating procedures of food manufacturers.     

Effects of pH and NaCl on Gel Strength of Pacific Whiting Surimi

The effects of varying concentrations of salt and pH on the gel strength of Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus) surimi were investigated. Surimi gels were made with and without the protease inhibitor beef plasma protein (BPP). Gel strength was measured by torsion and reported as shear stress and shear strain. In general, surimi gels increased in gel strength with increased pH. Stress increased to a greater degree than strain about pH 7. Water holding capacity values increased up to pH7 and than leveled off. Surimi gels made with low salt (0.9%) or not salt had greater stress values that the higher salt surimi gels in the alkaline pH range. The results demonstrated that the effects of salt and pH are interactive on gels strength for Pacific whiting surimi     

Comparative Study between Surimi Gel and Surimi/crabmeat Mixed Gel on Nutritional Properties,Flavor Characteristics,Color, and Texture

ABSTRACT

In this study, we determined the nutritional properties, flavor characteristics, color, and texture of surimi gel (SG) and surimi/crabmeat mixed gel (MG) to evaluate their edible value. The results showed that the addition of crabmeat to surimi significantly increased fat content, some mineral contents (Na, Mg, Ca, Cu, Fe, and Zn), yellowness (b*) value, and altered the volatile profile (aldehydes, esters, and some heterocyclic compounds). The essential amino acid/total amino acid ratios of SG and MG were both 0.41, consistent with the recommended value, indicating the high quality of protein. Texture profile analysis of MG showed similar values of hardness, chewiness, and gumminess to SG. Principal component analysis of electronic nose data showed that the addition of crabmeat to surimi altered the flavor characteristics of SG. Therefore, the utilization of crabmeat for surimi can be a feasible and promising method for fortifying the nutritional and flavor characteristics of surimi products.     

Gel Forming Ability and Other Properties of Eleven Underutilized Tropical Marine Fish Species

Abstract

The gel forming ability and other characteristics of the mince of 11 underutilized marine fish were studied. They were Bombay duck, silverbelly, sea catfish, silver jewfish, jewelled shad, queenfish, Spanish mackerel, hardtail, Indian tuna, tripletail and false conger eel. Mince was prepared from fillet and a portion of the mince was washed two times with cold water (5°C) containing 0.1% NaCl. Both washed and unwashed mince were ground with 3% NaCl. Ground paste was then stuffed into plastic tube and heated for one- and two-step heating. In the one-step heating, the tubes were subjected to 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°C for 60, 120 and 180 min. In the two-step heating, the tubes were pre-heated at 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°C for 60, 120 and 180 min. After the pre-heating, the tubes were immediately subjected to 85°C for 30 min. The gel was subjected to puncture, folding, expressible moisture and sensory tests.

Two-step heating distinctly improved the gel strength compared to the one-step heating. The improvement due to two-step heating was more at low preheating temperatures from 25-35°C. Washing improved the texture and color of all of the gels except Bombay duck and decreased the extent of gel-disintegration in silverbelly, queenfish, sea catfish and hardtail. The gels were set optimally at 35°-40°C for most species. Species variation in the disintegration of the gels was observed. Bombay duck mince produced very weak gel. Neither two-step heating nor washing could improve the gel quality of Bombay duck mince. Our data suggested that jewelled shad, queenfish, silver jewfish, sea catfish, tripletail and false conger eel could be suitable as the material for surimi.     

Effect of Squid Melanin-Free Ink and Pre-Emulsification on Properties and Stability of Surimi Gel Fortified with Seabass Oil during Refrigerated Storage

ABSTRACT

The effects of melanin-free ink (MFI) and pre-emulsification on gel properties and stability of bigeye snapper surimi gel fortified with seabass oil during refrigerated storage of 10 days were studied. Lipid oxidation as determined by peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) of surimi gel increased as the level of seabass oil increased (P < 0.05). When MFI was incorporated into surimi gel, lower PV was obtained throughout the storage (P < 0.05). Addition of seabass oil pre-emulsified with soy protein isolate (SPI) in the presence of MFI yielded surimi gel with the highest breaking force and could improve oxidative stability during refrigerated storage (P < 0.05). Slight decrease in whiteness was found in surimi gel added with MFI, while those added with MFI along with pre-emulsified seabass oil showed increased whiteness (P < 0.05). Addition of MFI did not affect total viable count and psychrophilic bacterial count in surimi gels. Thus, the incorporation of pre-emulsified seabass oil prepared using SPI in conjunction with MFI could improve quality and oxidative stability of gel from bigeye snapper surimi.     

Quality Characteristics of Tilapia Surimi: Effect of Single Washing Cycle and Different Washing Media

Surimi was prepared by washing with single washing cycle with cold water (T-1), alkaline saline (0.2% NaHCO₃ and 0.15% NaCl; T-2) solution, and with calcium chloride and salt (0.2% CaCl₂ and 0.1% NaCl; T-3), respectively, and compared with conventional washed (CW) surimi. T-2 exhibited significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased moisture content, which correlated with increased yield, pH and also significantly decreased lipid and ash content. A significant (p ≤ 0.05) decrease in expressible moisture content was also observed in T-2, which suggested higher water holding capacity compared to other treatments. Heat-induced surimi gels exhibited highest L* (p ≤ 0.05), followed by surimi in all the treatments. In the case of L*, T-1 showed highest lightness, followed by T-2, which was comparable to CW. The lowest myoglobin content was exhibited by CW surimi (p ≤ 0.05), which is due to repeated washings. T-2 gel showed higher elasticity, texture, and overall acceptability than others (p ≤ 0.05), except for the whiteness. In all the aspects, T-2 was comparable with CW. Washing with one cycle of T-2 solution can not only improve the quality of surimi but can reduce the wastage of water that is released into the environment without further treatment.     

罗非鱼活性肽分离及抗氧化能力研究

利用正交试验L9(34),以清除超氧自由基能力为指标,分别对木瓜蛋白酶、中性蛋白酶水解罗非鱼肉的水解条件进行优化,并对最佳清除率下的两种酶解物进行Sephadex G-50凝胶柱分离,检测了各组分对超氧自由基清除率及活性肽分子量分布情况.结果表明:中性蛋白酶在45 ℃、酶的质量分数2.0%、水解105 min及肉水比1∶3的水解条件下对超氧自由基有较好清除作用;木瓜蛋白酶在60 ℃、酶的质量分数2.0%、时间150 min及肉水比1∶2的水解条件下对超氧自由基有较好清除效果.木瓜蛋白酶酶解物在分子量为660 Da的多肽洗脱峰具有最大超氧自由基清除率,中性蛋白酶酶产物在分子量为1320 Da多肽洗脱峰具有最大超氧自由基清除率.     

Study on Gel Properties of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and White Croaker (Argyrosomus argentatus) Blended Surimi at Different Setting Conditions

Gel properties of blends of surimi from silver carp and white croaker set for a range of times and at different temperatures were evaluated for breaking force, breaking distance, and whiteness. Total protein content was 12% in all samples, and the concentration of white croaker surimi protein in the blends was designed at 0, 10, 20, 30, and 40%. The blended surimi had greater gel strength than either of the two types of surimi alone. Breaking force and breaking distance after setting were also significantly higher than that of the blended surimi cooked directly without setting. The blended surimi exhibited less modori than either of the two types of surimi alone heated to 50°C. The whiteness values of the blended surimi were significantly higher than that of white croaker alone. These results indicate there are advantages to be gained in utilizing surimi from freshwater silver carp in blends with surimi from marine captured white croaker which is becoming limited in supply.     

Gel Properties of Surimi from Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix): Effects of Whey Protein Concentrate,CaCl2, and Setting Condition

The effects of setting time, whey protein concentrate (WPC), and calcium chloride (CaCl₂) on textural properties of silver carp surimi were investigated. Response surface methodology was used to evaluate and compare the effects of setting time (30–90 min), WPC (1–9% of protein ratio), and CaCl₂ (1–59 mmol/kg) on the gel strength. Models for breaking force, breaking distance, and gel strength of surimi gel were established. The maximum gel strength was achieved at the setting time of 60 min, WPC and CaCl₂ at 5% protein ratio, and 15–18 mmol/kg. CaCl₂ was the most significant factor affecting the gel strength.     

Effect of Bay (Laurus nobilis L.) Essential Oil on Surimi Gels Nutritionally Enhanced with Salmon and Flaxseed Oils

Bay essential oil (BEO) at 0.5 and 1 g/100 g was added to surimi gels fortified with omega (ω)-3 rich oils. Although the fortification resulted in increased (P < 0.05) susceptibility of surimi to lipid oxidation, 0.5 g/100 g BEO significantly reduced TBARS (P < 0.05). Addition of ω-3 rich oil or BEO improved the texture. Color values of the surimi seafood were improved particularly when BEO was added. Sensory properties, water activity, and pH values were generally within the acceptable range. These results suggest that the incorporation of BEO may allow food manufacturers to nutritionally enhance surimi seafood with beneficial ω-3 rich oils.     

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.     

鳀鱼鱼肉与白鲢鱼鱼糜混合热聚集行为分析

斑点叉尾鮰 (Ictalurus punctatus) 刺少肉多,非常适合加工为鱼糜产品。为了评价不同家系斑点叉尾鮰鱼糜的加工特性,选取“江丰1号”鮰鱼的4个家系 (DZ1-1、KB4-1、K2-1、46-1) 鱼背肌肉为研究对象,经漂洗、斩拌、脱水、精滤等工艺制备成鱼糜,再通过二段式加热制成热诱导鱼糜凝胶。通过测定鱼糜蛋白的热稳定性以及鱼糜凝胶的白度、质构特性、持水性和凝胶强度等理化指标,分析不同家系鮰鱼鱼糜热诱导凝胶特性的差异。结果显示,DZ1-1家系鱼糜肌原纤维蛋白与其他家系相比热稳定性较高,β-折叠和β-转角结构相对含量较高,从而影响了热诱导鱼糜凝胶品质。各家系制备的热诱导鱼糜凝胶在白度上无显著性差异,持水性均大于80%。DZ1-1家系的凝胶强度为2.7×10² g∙cm,优于其他家系,而硬度、弹性和胶黏性与KB4-1家系无差异,但显著优于其他2个家系。综上,DZ1-1家系较适合作为鱼糜加工原料。     

The Effect of Different Types of Fibers on Protein Quality of Crab Leg Analog Paste and Gel Made from Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)

The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of wheat, citrus, and carrot fiber on protein oxidation and denaturation of crab leg analog pastes and gels produced from Alaska pollock surimi. There were no significant differences between protein carbonyl contents of the crab leg analog pastes with and without dietary fibers (DF; p > 0.05). The extractability of salt soluble protein in crab leg analog pastes significantly decreased by the addition of DF (p < 0.05), whereas it did not change in the crab leg analog gels (p > 0.05). The electrophoretic patterns in the pastes and gels showed that the addition of carrot fiber followed by wheat fiber and citrus fiber protected the degradation of myosin heavy chains in paste.     

Effects of Partial and Complete Replacement of Synthetic Cryoprotectant with Carrot (Daucus carota) Concentrated Protein on Stability of Frozen Surimi

ABSTRACT

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of carrot concentrated protein (CCP) as additive on the functional and textural properties of surimi from striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) during six months of frozen storage (?20°C). The CCP (82.22% crude protein) was used as an additive either a lone or with a synthetic cryoprotectant (sucrose-sorbitol-sodium tri-polyphosphate). Control was made with synthetic cryoprotectant only. Molecular weight of CCP was found to be 36 kDa. After six months, the results revealed that up to 50% of synthetic cryoprotectants could be replaced by CCP during frozen storage of surimi. Biochemical parameters such as protein solubility, Ca²⁺ATPase activity, and gel strength decreased significantly (p < .05) during storage. Treatment T-3 (CCP 0.5% + 50% of synthetic cryoprotectant) maintained quality of protein significantly superior (p < .05) in respect to denaturation and other functional and sensory attributes compared to all the treatments. The microstructure images of surimi confirmed that addition of CCP modified the ice crystal growth during frozen storage. This study suggests that CCP can be a potential additive to protect protein from denaturation along with partial replacement of chemical cryoprotectants.     

台湾红罗非鱼子代的体色分离及与生长繁殖相关的初步研究

对体色深浅不同的台湾红罗非鱼分组进行繁殖，其子代的体色出现分离现象；不同体色的子代，它们的生长率和繁殖率有差异，且不论亲本的体色深浅如何，均有一部分黑罗非鱼子代产生，子代中黑色个体比例的增减与亲本体表黑斑面积有关。这种分离现象表明，作为杂交种的台湾红罗非鱼其遗传因子在传代过程中发生比较上重组。     

罗非鱼无乳链球菌拮抗株的筛选及特性研究

自吉富罗非鱼养殖池塘水体、底泥和鱼体肠道中筛选无乳链球菌拮抗株。对其中1株抑菌能力最强的菌株LT3-1进行溶血性、形态、生理生化、16S rRNA基因序列测定,并进一步对其抑菌活性与发酵时间的关系、抑菌物质对温度的耐受性、产酶性能、降解亚硝酸盐性能、药物敏感性、安全性试验、攻毒试验进行研究。鉴定结果表明,菌株LT3-1为枯草芽孢杆菌,无溶血性。液体发酵16 h时,抑菌活性最强,抑菌圈平均直径为(25.30±0.57) mm。随温度的升高抑菌活性下降,但仍然存在,说明抑菌物质有耐高温特性。枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1具有水解蛋白、淀粉和纤维素的能力。亚硝酸盐降解试验表明,枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1菌液密度为10^5 cfu/mL时,6 h即可将亚硝酸盐质量浓度由2.5 mg/L降至0.03 mg/L,降解率达98.8%( P <0.05)。枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1对检测的9种抗生素均敏感,罗非鱼接种密度为10^7 cfu/mL的枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1菌液200 μL后,仍然存活且未有异常表现。动物攻毒试验表明,添加0.05%枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1菌粉的试验组罗非鱼存活率提高20%,显著高于对照组( P < 0.05 )。综上所述,筛选自吉富罗非鱼肠道的枯草芽孢杆菌LT3-1能有效拮抗罗非鱼无乳链球菌,可以作为防治当地罗非鱼无乳链球菌病的良好菌种资源。     

Evaluation and Nutrient Quality of Detoxified Jackbean Seeds,Cooked in Distilled Water or Trona Solution,as a Substitute for Soybean Meal in Nile Tilapia,Oreochromis niloticus,Diets

ABSTRACT

Jackbean, Canavalia ensiformis, seeds were detoxified using eight different wet thermal detoxification methods in either distilled water (5% w/v) or trona (NaCO₂.NaHCO₃.2H₂O) solution. The effects of the detoxification methods on hemagglutinating, antitryptic and urease activities, and on the digestibility coefficient of crude protein and gross energy in the jackbean seeds were investigated. Cracked jackbean seeds cooked (100°C) in trona solution for one hour proved to be more effective as a method of inactivating the antinutritional factors in jackbean seeds. Dried detoxified jackbean seed meals were incorporated in dry practical diets providing 20% or 30% of total protein and fed to Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, fingerlings (mean weight, 6.7 g) twice daily to apparent satiation for 70 days. Mortality was low and no abnormal fish behavior was noted even when the detoxified jackbean meals provided 30% of total protein in diet. Growth and feed utilization indices, were similar (P > 0.05) between the diet in which cracked jackbean seeds cooked in water provided 20% of total protein and in diets in which cracked jackbean seeds cooked in trona solution provided 20% or 30% of total protein. Carcass composition and hepatosomatic index showed no definite trend among O. niloticus fingerlings fed the experimental diets.     

The Use of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) in Practical Diets for Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Growth Performance and Challenge with Aeromonas hydrophila

This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of American ginseng (AG), Panax quinquefolium, on growth and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Ginseng was included in practical test diets at rates of 0.0 (control), 0.50, 1.0, 2.0, or 5.0 g/kg diet. Fish (9.1 ± 0.3 g) were distributed into quadricated 100-L aquaria at a density of 20 fish per aquarium. Fish in all treatments were fed up to satiation twice daily for 8 weeks. After the feeding trial, fish of each treatment were intraperitoneally injected with pathogenic A. hydrophila and kept under observation for 10 days. Highest growth was obtained at 1.0 – 5.0 g AG/kg diet. The survival of fish challenged by A. hydrophila increased with increasing AG levels in fish diets. Cost-benefit analysis indicated that ginseng supplementation could reduce per kg costs by 15% with an optimum inclusion level of 2.0 g/kg.     

Rheology and Texture Properties of Surimi Gels of Northern Snakehead (Channa Argus) as Affected by Angelica Sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. (Danggui) Powder

Northern snakehead (Channa argus) is very popular freshwater fish in China and is expected to become a new surimi material with therapeutic efficacy. The Angelica sinensis powder is a type of famous Chinese medicine that helps to regulate metabolism and enhance the immune function. Therefore, an upmarket medicated surimi product with hygienic qualities was designed to adapt to the stressful current lifestyle using snakehead and Angelica sinensis powder. The texture, whiteness, rheological properties, and sensory properties were studied to further optimize the dosage of the Angelica sinensis powder used in the surimi processing. The results indicated that the maximum breaking force and breaking distance were obtained at a concentration of 4 g/kg, and the whiteness value and driage were significantly decreased with the increase of the amount of the Angelica sinensis powder. Ultimately, the highest total sensory evaluation score was obtained for samples with the addition of 2 g/kg Angelica sinensis powder. This study shows that the Angelica sinensis powder has the potentiality to become an added ingredient to snakehead surimi products in order to improve the health status of sub-health population.     

Setting Ability of Threadfin Bream (Nemipterus japonicus) Meat as Affected by Freezing and Frozen Storage with Special Reference to Transglutaminase Enzyme Activity and Rheological Properties

The effect of freezing and frozen storage of threadfin bream fish (Nemipterus japonicus) meat on the setting and gel-forming ability has been evaluated. The dynamic viscoelastic properties of fish meat during setting and thermal gelation process were evaluated using Controlled Stress Rheometer under oscillatory mode. A sharp decrease in setting ability was recorded immediately after freezing as revealed by storage modulus (G?) values. The transglutaminase (TGase) enzyme activity of fish meat decreased from the initial value of 81.09 to 51.46 U/g meat/min at the end of 200 days of frozen storage. A decrease in setting ability of fish meat beyond 160 days of frozen storage is probably related to lower TGase enzyme activity. The gel-forming ability was related to setting ability during the frozen storage period. Although the protein solubility showed a decreasing trend during 200 days of frozen storage, the decrease was not significant. The effect of freezing and frozen storage on calcium-activated adenosine triphosphatase (Ca²⁺-ATPase) enzyme activity of fish mince was significant (P < 0.05). A reduction in protein solubility and Ca²⁺-ATPase enzyme activity is an indication of aggregation/denaturation of myofibrillar proteins.