Quality assessment of whole and gutted sardines (Sardina pilchardus) stored in ice

The quality and shelf life of whole ungutted and gutted sardines ( Sardina pilchardus ) stored in ice were studied. The changes in the fish were investigated by sensory assessments, chemical analyses and microbiological analyses. The sensory scores of uneviscerated and gutted sardines stored in ice at +4 °C were 7 days. The chemical indicators of spoilage, total volatile basic nitrogen and trimethylamine values of gutted sardine increased very slowly, whereas for whole ungutted samples higher values were obtained reaching a final value of 15.03–29.23 mg per 100 g and 2.36–4.16 mg per 100 g, respectively (day 9). Peroxide and thiobarbituric acid values remained lower for whole ungutted sardine samples until day 9 of storage, whereas for gutted fish were higher. The level of histamine exceeded the legal limit in whole ungutted sardine after 7 days of storage in ice, during which sardines were rejected by the sensory panel. Mesophilic aerobic bacteria count, H₂S-producing bacteria, sulphide reducing anaerobe Clostridias, Enterobacteriaceae count of whole ungutted sardine samples are higher than gutted sardine samples during the storage. Psychrotrophic bacteria counts of the two groups were not different. The limits of microbiological data were not exceeded throughout the storage in both the groups' samples.     

Physicochemical and Microbiological Changes Associated with Bakasang Processing—A Traditional Indonesian Fermented Fish Sauce

The production of ‘Bakasang’, an Indonesian fermented fish sauce, was replicated in the laboratory in order to study the physicochemical and microbiological changes associated with the process. Bakasang samples were produced by incubating mixtures of small sardine ( Engraulis japonicus ) at different concentrations of sodium chloride and glucose at 37°C for 40 days. Changes in pH, total soluble nitrogen, total free amino nitrogen, amino acid composition and total plate counts were observed. The isolation and identification of microflora were also performed. In general, the pH decreased throughout the incubation period, irrespective of NaCl and glucose concentrations. Increases in the amounts of total soluble nitrogen and total free amino nitrogen were noticed during the 40 days of fermentation. The amino acids, glutamic acid, alanine, isoleucine, and lysine were prominent at the end of the process. The total plate count increased during the first 10 days and then decreased gradually for both total microbial population and lactic acid bacteria population. Micrococcus , Streptococcus and Pediococcus spp were predominantly present during Bakasang fermentation.     

Effects of the addition of spleen of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) on the liquefaction and characteristics of fish sauce made from sardine (Sardinella gibbosa)

The effects of the addition of spleen of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), at levels of 0%, 10% and 20%, on the liquefaction and characteristics of fish sauce produced from the sardine (Sardinella gibbosa) with different salt concentrations (15%, 20% and 25%) were monitored during fermentation for 180 days. Fish sauces prepared from sardine with spleen supplementation contained greater total nitrogen, amino nitrogen, formaldehyde nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen than did those without spleen addition throughout the fermentation. The rate of liquefaction was dependent on the amount of spleen added. Reduction of salt content accelerated the hydrolysis of fish protein during fermentation. The liquefaction rate of the lower salt-treated samples was generally faster than were those treated with higher salt content. Among all treatments, sardine with 25% spleen and 15% salt added exhibited the greatest protein hydrolysis, particularly at the early stages, suggesting the combined effects of autolysis and spleen proteinase. The greater liquefaction was coincidental with the development of browning as well as the increase in redness of liquid formed. An acceptability test revealed that the samples were different in colour, aroma, taste and overall acceptance (p < 0.05). Fish sauce samples containing 20% salt, without and with 10% spleen addition had similar acceptabilities to commercial fish sauce. Therefore, the addition of spleen, as well as salt reduction, can accelerate the liquefaction of sardine for fish sauce production.     

Effects of rice koji inoculated with Aspergillus luchuensis on the biochemical and sensory properties of a sailfin sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus) fish sauce

The effects of rice koji inoculated with Aspergillus luchuensis on the biochemical and sensory properties of fish sauce produced from sailfin sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus) with different salt concentrations (10% and 20%) were investigated over 10 months. Fish sauces prepared from sailfin sandfish with rice koji and a low salt concentration had higher total nitrogen, amino nitrogen and total free amino acid than did those without rice koji or with a high salt concentration. Sensory evaluation of fish sauces prepared with rice koji and a low salt concentration found better taste, flavour and overall acceptance than those prepared without rice koji during fermentation (P < 0.05). The use of rice koji increased the total nitrogen, amino nitrogen and free amino acid and also enhanced the sensory qualities during fermentation. These results suggest that the use of rice koji can result in a low‐salt fish sauce with better flavour.     

Chemical,microbiological and sensory changes in thawed frozen fillets of sardine (Sardina pilchardus) during marination

Frozen fillets of sardine (Sardina pilchardus) were used to make marinades. The marinating process was performed in 7% acetic acid and 14% sodium chloride in barrels. The fish : solution ratio was (1.5:1). The marination was carried out at 4 °C until the end point of marinating was assessed by sensory texture analysis. The complete marinating of sardine fillets required 22 days at 4 °C. According to statistical analysis at the beginning and at the end of the storage in barrels there were no significant differences (p>0.05) in chemical analytical results. After the sardine fillets were put into the barrels, total viable count, lactic acid bacteria count, psychrotrophic bacteria count, yeast and mould counts were reduced.     

Biochemical properties of fish sauce prepared using low salt,solid state fermentation with anchovy by-products

Biochemical characteristics of fast fermented fish sauce made by adding anchovy juice during the process of low salt, solid state fermentation were investigated using 3 different techniques (A: adding anchovy juice in the process of making koji, B: adding anchovy juice in the process of fermentation, and C: not adding anchovy juice). After fermentation under optimized conditions, the amino nitrogen contents of sauces A and B were 7.50 and 7.73 mg/mL after two weeks, respectively. Chemical analysis suggested that the amounts of amino nitrogen and reducing sugar, degree of hydrolysis (DH), DPPH radical-scavenging activity, total acidity, and total amino acid in sauce B were higher than those in sauce A. Volatile odorant analysis and sensory evaluation showed that sauce B was superior to sauce A. Adding anchovy juice during the process of fermentation is a good way to produce a fish sauce with a good flavor and nutrition value.     

温度对传统鱼露发酵后期品质的影响

利用保温方法促进传统发酵后期鱼露的熟化,分析保温过程中的总可溶性氮(TSN)、氨基酸态氮(AA-N)、挥发性盐基氮(TVB-N)含量、pH值、细菌总数的变化情况,利用顶空进样法(HS)结合GC-MS法和感官分析法研究保温过程中鱼露风味的变化规律。结果表明,保温法可促进鱼露熟化,其TSN、AA-N含量随保温温度升高和保温时间的延长逐渐增加,TVB-N含量、pH值、细菌总数变化较小,描述性定量感官分析表明传统鱼露发酵后期保温能显著性改善鱼露风味,60℃保温后鱼露风味整体可接受性较好。顶空进样法结合GC-MS分析认为经60℃保温8d后鱼露中特征香味的挥发性酸、2-甲基丙醛、2-甲基丁醛、二甲基三硫等含量有显著性增加。2年鱼露60℃保温8d后风味物质的种类及含量达到3年鱼露水平。     

2种铁营养强化剂对强化酱油感官影响的比较

该实验分别用乙二胺四乙酸铁钠(NaFeEDTA)和硫酸亚铁(FeSO4)与柠檬酸的混合物对低盐固态发酵酱油(虎王酱油)和高盐稀态发酵酱油(宽牌酱油)进行强化，强化剂量均为5mg铁／15mL酱油。室温静置ld后，对强化后酱油的色泽、香气、味道、体态、金属味等指标进行评价。结果表明，2种不同生产工艺的强化酱油中，NaFeEDTA强化酱油的感官评价得分较高，与空白酱油得分相似，明显高于FeSO4强化酱油，说明NaFeEDTA对2种工艺酱油的感官影响均低于FeSO4。     

Accelerated Fermentation Process for the Manufacture of Fish Sauce Using Histidine

Addition of histidine accelerated hydrolysis of fish protein during fermentation in the manufacture of fish sauce and after 4 mo fermentation yielded a product typical of traditional fish sauce. The liquefaction rate of the histidine-treated sauce was faster than that of the control. The degree of hydrolysis was much greater in the histidine-added sauces than in the control. Most amino acids were higher in the histidine sauces compared to commercial patis sauce (as reference). Addition of histidine to the fish mixture during fermentation did not increase the histamine content of the sauces.     

Chemical,enzymatical and textural changes during marination and storage period of sardine (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Sardina pilchardus</Emphasis>) marinades

In this study frozen fillets of sardine (Sardina pilchardus) were used to make marinades. The marinating process was performed in 7% acetic acid and 14% sodium chloride in barrels. The fish:solution ratio was (1.5:1). After the marination process, sardine fillets were packed in glass jars in two different formulations fish:solution ratio of (1.5:1); the first formulation contained 2% acetic acid and 4% sodium chloride with tomato sauce and spices and the other was 2% citric acid and 4% sodium chloride with lemon and also the same spices. Pasteurization process had been applied on half of the jars at 70 °C for 20 min. Chemical, enzymatical and textural changes during marination and 6 months storage period of sardine marinades were determined. The results obtained in proteolytic activities correlated well with the observed texture measurements according to time of storage. A decrease in the histidine content and an increase in glutamic acid and aspartic acid contents of marinated sardines were determined. Histamine levels were lower than the toxic limit (100 mg/kg) during the marination and storage period of sardine marinades.     

QUALITY CHANGES OF SARDINE (SARDINA PILCHARDUS) PATTIES DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE

In this study, quality changes in sardine patties stored at 4C were investigated. Total viable bacteria, psychrotrophic and coliform bacteria counts of sardine patties increased from 2.50 log cfu/g, 2.60 log cfu/g, 19 MPN/g to 6.15 log cfu/g, 6.45 log cfu/g, 70 MPN/g on day 6, respectively. Yeast–molds, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were not detected during the storage period. Total volatile basic nitrogen, thiobarbituric acid and trimethylamine nitrogen values of sardine patties were 13.66 mg/100 g, 1.50 mg MA/kg and 1.20 mg/100 g at the beginning and 29.55 mg/100 g, 3.60 mg MA/kg and 5.01 mg/100 g at the end of the storage period (at day 6), respectively. Based on sensory evaluation, the shelf life of sardine patties was determined to be 4 days during refrigerated storage. When chemical, microbiological and sensory analyses were compared, sensory analysis was the found to be most effective for determining the shelf life of sardine patties .

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

There is a possibility of consuming sardines as fish patties when catches are large. Sardines are very suitable for patties because of their flavor and taste, and their consumption is very large as fresh fish in Turkey. In recent years, the increase in civilization or socioeconomic factors such as the increasing numbers of working women have led to direct consumers' preference for ready-to-eat foods. Thus, sardine patties were made and quality changes in sardine patties during refrigerated storage were investigated.     

Inhibitory Effects of Spices on Biogenic Amine Accumulation during Fish Sauce Fermentation

The presence of high levels of biogenic amines is detrimental to the quality and safety of fish sauce. This study investigated the effects of ethanol extracts of spices, including garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and star anise extracts, in reducing the accumulation of biogenic amines during fish sauce fermentation. The concentrations of biogenic amines, which include histamine, putrescine, tyramine, and spermidine, all increased during fish sauce fermentation. When compared with the samples without spices, the garlic and star anise extracts significantly reduced these increases. The greatest inhibitory effect was observed for the garlic ethanolic extracts. When compared with controls, the histamine, putrescine, tyramine, and spermidine contents and the overall biogenic amine levels of the garlic extract‐treated samples were reduced by 30.49%, 17.65%, 26.03%, 37.20%, and 27.17%, respectively. The garlic, cinnamon, and star anise extracts showed significant inhibitory effects on aerobic bacteria counts. Furthermore, the garlic and star anise extracts showed antimicrobial activity against amine producers. These findings may be helpful for enhancing the safety of fish sauce.     

利用外源蛋白酶和曲霉菌YL001加速沙丁鱼鱼露的发酵

该研究旨在利用外源蛋白酶和曲霉菌YL001缩短沙丁鱼鱼露的发酵周期。将沙丁鱼鱼肉分为2组,一组仅用外源蛋白酶发酵(鱼露A),另一组用外源蛋白酶和曲霉菌YL001复合发酵(鱼露B)。2组样品先在35℃下发酵30 d,然后在室温下继续发酵150 d。结果表明,发酵180 d后,鱼露A、B中氨基酸态氮含量分别为7.6和10.6 g/L,鱼露A和B的可溶性总氮含量分别为14.2和16.3 g/L。根据鱼露的行业标准SB/T 10324—1999,只有鱼露B达到了一级鱼露的标准。与鱼露A相比,鱼露B中氨基酸态氮和可溶性总氮的含量分别提高了39.5%和14.8%。另外,鱼露B中游离氨基酸的含量,特别是谷氨酸的含量,明显高于鱼露A。同时,GC-MS分析显示,只在鱼露B中检测到了3-甲基丁醛和2-甲基丁醛等鱼露的特征性风味物质;而且感官评价也表明鱼露B具有较好的风味。因此,利用外源蛋白酶与曲霉菌YL001复合发酵不仅可以缩短鱼露的发酵时间,还可以改善其风味。     

QUALITY OF FISH SAUCE PRODUCTS FROM RECYCLED BY‐PRODUCTS FROM FISH GEL AND KAMABOKO PROCESSING

ABSTRACT

In order to make effective reuse of kamaboko processing wastes and to minimize the amount of waste disposal, the production of two kinds of fish sauces was tried on a small industrial scale from the wastes with or without the addition of the meat of deepsea smelt (Glossanodon semifasciatus). They were fermented for 6 months at room temperature using salt and koji mold. As a control, a fish sauce was also produced only from the deepsea smelt meat. The recovery of fish sauce from the initial mashed mixture ranged between 75 and 79%, depending on the ingredients in the three fish sauce products. The total nitrogen content of the waste sauce and the mixed sauce was lower than that of the control. The levels of the original additives to kamaboko products, β‐carotene and sorbic acid, were very low in these fish sauces. The taste‐active components of the waste sauce and mixed sauces were lower than those of the control. Sensory evaluation revealed that the former two waste sauces were less bitter and higher in saltiness than the control. However, no difference was found in umami taste between these products. These findings suggest that the wastes from kamaboko processing factories could be reused as fish sauce for food condiments.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Recent development in the food industry in Japan has enabled the surimi‐based products to be mass produced and standardized even in the fish gel, kamaboko trade. However, a serious problem has arisen in the development of kamaboko processing through the discharge of the wastes, i.e., nonstandard products or fragments, from kamaboko processing factories. It is clear that the waste from kamaboko processing factories is transformed effectively into fish sauce by using soy sauce koji mold. As a result, the amount of the discharged wastes from kamaboko factories are able to be minimized because the liquefaction ratio of the fish sauce mushes (moromi) from the wastes after fermentation was high and the products have a high umami taste and agreeable soy sauce‐like flavor.     

传统与商品郫县豆瓣酱挥发性成分的比较分析

以四川3种郫县传统豆瓣酱和某知名商品豆瓣酱为研究对象,采用电子鼻与顶空固相微萃取-气质联用技术,并结合感官评价对上述两类郫县豆瓣酱风味成分进行分析。结果表明:电子鼻能将传统与商品豆瓣酱区分开,最佳传感器组合为S1S4S7;4种豆瓣酱共鉴定出了53种成分,其中传统与商品郫县豆瓣酱共有的成分为18种,占总检出化合物的33.96%,含量较高的挥发性物质有4-乙基-2-甲氧基苯酚、苯乙醇、苯甲醛、苯乙醛、水杨酸甲酯等;商品豆瓣酱独有的成分主要来源于所加香料,3种传统豆瓣酱之间不完全共有的挥发性成分为24种,主要是醇类、酯类及烷烃类,结合电子鼻和感官分析,这些成分对郫县豆瓣酱的风味贡献不大,传统与商品豆瓣酱在酱香程度等方面差异不大,但在色泽方面有较大差异,这可能是由于发酵时间不同引起。     

Quality evaluation of Korean soy sauce fermented in Korean earthenware (Onggi) with different glazes

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of porosity‐controlled earthenware as fermentation vessels for Korean soy sauce. Porosity of fermentation vessels was controlled by glazing the surfaces of Korean earthenware. Three kinds of onggis– the outside glazed, inside and outside glazed, and unglazed onggi – were made and used to investigate the effect of glazing on the fermentation of soy sauce. During fermentation of soy sauce in porosity‐controlled earthenwares at 30 °C for 4 months, physical, chemical, microbiological and sensory quality attributes were monitored. Compared to other vessels, soy sauce fermented in onggi with both inside and outside surfaces glazed showed less water loss (10.7%), salt content (17.6%) and pH (pH4.4) after the fourth month. It also produced higher total acidity (1.43%), protease activity (810 μg mL^?1 min^?1) and microbiological changes that included total aerobic bacteria [4.3 log(cfu mL^?1)], lactic acid bacteria [3.8 log(cfu mL^?1)] and yeast [4.2 log(cfu mL^?1)]. The contents of total nucleotide (200–255 mg per 100 g sample) and free amino acids (4634–4848 mg per 100 g sample) in soy sauce were not consistent with glazing, which may be more affected by other factors, such as water loss, than the porosity of vessels. However, the percentage of glutamic acid among total free amino acids was 23.6% in onggi with both surfaces glazed, which was a little higher than the 21.9% in the outside glazed and 21.5% in the unglazed. These positive physicochemical and microbiological changes during fermentation in onggi with both sides glazed also resulted in higher sensory quality.     

Bacteriological properties and health-related biochemical components of fermented fish sauce: An overview

Fish sauce is an amber-colored salty liquid in Southeast Asian cuisine used as an important condiment for improving the taste of foods. It is produced by fermenting the fish with salt in the ratios of 1:1 or 3:1 (fish:salt, wet wt) in underground concrete tanks or earthenware for 6–12 months at ambient conditions. Proteins of the raw materials are hydrolyzed into peptides and amino acids by microbial proteolytic enzymes during fermentation. This paper reviews fish sauce diversity and its bacteriological, biochemical, and biofunctional properties. Additionally, efforts to accelerate fish sauce production by employing halotolerant bacterial cultures and proteinases to reduce the fermentation period and also to improve the acceptability of the product are also reviewed. Further, the review provides an overview of bacterial proteinases that have been employed to enhance the sensory and microbiological quality of fish sauce. The review also outlines the effect of fermented fish sauces on health, especially in reference to several bioactive peptides and bacterial metabolites apart from discussing desalination technique to recover the metabolites from fish sauce.     

预调理冷藏罗非鱼片保藏技术

为提高冷鲜罗非鱼的保藏货架期,文中采用化学保鲜剂对罗非鱼进行宰前减菌化处理,再用生物保鲜剂结合香辛料对鱼片进行预调理,并于冷藏(10℃)条件储藏8 d,期间测定鱼片的菌落总数、挥发性盐基氮、pH值,并进行感官评价。实验结果表明:罗非鱼宰杀前用50 mg/L的稳定态ClO2浸泡10 min可将罗非鱼体表肉菌落总数由8.6×104CFU/g降低至2.4×103CFU/g,减菌率达97.21%;3种生物保鲜剂均可延长鱼片的货架期,其中,0.01%的纳他霉素的保鲜效果较好,鱼片较对照组延长了2～3 d。香辛料预调理不能显著延缓鱼肉的腐败变质,但与生物保鲜剂有一定的协同作用,尤其是在改善鱼肉色泽等感官指标的劣变方面较明显;经香辛料调理后的冷鲜罗非鱼片具有自然、纯正的鱼香味,无鱼腥味,麻辣适中,口感鲜美。     

Effect of fermentation by Aspergillus oryzae on the biochemical and sensory properties of anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) fish sauce

This study obtained an anchovy flavourful fish sauce by a bioprocess of aerobic fermentation with Aspergillus oryzae OAY1 in a period of time as short as 3 days. Amino nitrogen of the fish sauce increased to 7.35 mg mL^?1 by optimisation with response surface methodology (RSM). Results of chemical analysis showed that amino nitrogen, hydrolysis degree, reducing sugar and total amino acids all increased, along with the enhanced antioxidant activity. With regard to biogenic amines, most of the tested biogenic amines decreased after fermentation. Electronic nose test revealed that the odour of the fish sauce became more balanced and favourable after fermentation. In addition, volatile odorant analysis and sensory evaluation showed that no particularly unpleasant flavour ingredient was found in the anchovy fish sauce, and the taste was overall satisfactory. Meanwhile, consumer acceptance test showed that the anchovy fish sauce produced in this study using A. orzyae OAY1 had a high consumer acceptance similar to the commercial anchovy fish sauce. This aerobic fast‐fermentation process provided an efficient method for high‐quality fish sauce production.