Ultraviolet-B Radiation Induced Cross-linking Improves Physical Properties of Cold- and Warm-Water Fish Gelatin Gels and Films

Cold- and warm-water fish gelatin granules were exposed to ultraviolet-B radiation for doses up to 29.7 J/cm(2) . Solutions and films were prepared from the granules. Gel electrophoresis and refractive index were used to examine changes in molecular weight of the samples. Also, the gel strength and rheological properties of the solutions as well as the tensile and water vapor barrier properties of the films were characterized. SDS-PAGE and refractive index results indicated cross-linking of gelatin chains after exposure to radiation. Interestingly, UV-B treated samples displayed higher gel strengths, with cold- and warm-water fish gelatin having gel strength increases from 1.39 to 2.11 N and from 7.15 to 8.34 N, respectively. In addition, both gelatin samples exhibited an increase in viscosity for higher UV doses. For gelatin films, the cold-water fish gelatin samples made from irradiated granules showed greater tensile strength. In comparison, the warm-water gelatin films made from irradiated granules had lower tensile strength, but better water vapor barrier properties. This might be due to the UV induced cross-linking in warm-water gelatin that disrupted helical structures.     

Comparison of gelling properties and flow behaviors of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) and pectin modified fish gelatin

The gelling and structural properties of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) and pectin modified fish gelatin were compared to investigate their performances on altering fish gelatin properties. Our results showed that within a certain concentration, both MTGase and pectin had positive effects on the gelation point, melting point, gel strength, textural, and swelling properties of fish gelatin. Particularly, low pectin content (0.5%, w/v) could give fish gelatin gels the highest values of gel strength, melting temperature, and hardness. Meantime, flow behavior results showed that both MTGase and pectin could increase fish gelatin viscosity without changing its fluid characteristic, but the latter gave fish gelatin higher viscosity. Both MTGase and pectin could increase the lightness of fish gelatin gels but decreases its transparency. More importantly, fluorescence and UV absorbance spectra, particle size distribution, and confocal microscopy results indicated that MTGase and pectin could change the structure of fish gelatin with the formation of large aggregates. Compared with MTGae modified fish gelatin, pectin could endow fish gelatin had similar gel strength, thermal and textural properties to pig skin gelatin.     

Yield,viscosity, and gel strength of wami tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis hornorum) skin gelatin: Optimization of the extraction process

A factorial design and response surface methodology were used to optimize the extraction process of tilapia skin gelatin (Oreochromis urolepis hornorum). The concentrations of NaOH (0.15%–0.35%) and H₂SO₄ (0.15%–0.35%), the extraction temperature (40°C–60°C), and the extraction time (3–15 h) were independent variables. Response variables were yield (%), viscosity (mPa·s), and gel strength (g). The NaOH (%) and H₂SO₄ (%) concentrations had significant influences (p<0.05) on viscosity and gel strength, while the extraction temperature (°C) and the extraction time (h) showed significant influences (p<0.05) on all dependent variables. Increasing the temperature and extraction time provided higher yields with a reduction in the gelatin viscosity and gel strength. Tilapia fish skin can be used as a source for production of gelatin.     

Optimization of Gelatin Extraction from Silver Carp Skin

ABSTRACT:  Fish skins are a by-product of the fish processing industry that can be successfully processed into gelatin. This study was designed to optimize the extraction process to obtain the highest yield, gel strength, and viscosity for gelatin production from silver carp skin. A fractional factorial design (2 levels, resolution III, 2^9-5) was chosen to screen 9 parameters to determine the most significant ones. Those found to be significant were optimized to determine the maximum value for 3 dependent variables mentioned above. The hydroxyproline content and hydroxyproline/protein ratio of the skin were 1.7% and 6.5%, respectively. The protein content of the skin was 26%. The hydroxyproline content of the gelatin for the sample giving the highest hydroxyproline/protein ratio was 10.9%. This sample was arbitrarily called pure gelatin and the purity of the remaining samples was between 71.8% and 97%. The highest protein and gelatin recovery was 78.1% and 98.8% of the total available, respectively. The latter, gelatin recovery, is proposed to be used instead of protein yield. Four variables were determined as significant in screening and these variables were studied by a central composite rotatable design (4-factor and 5-level with 6 central points) to model the system and response surface methodology was used for optimization. The optimum extraction conditions were 50 °C for the extraction temperature, 0.1 N HCl for the acid concentration, 45 min for the acid pretreatment time, and finally 4 : 1 (v/w) for the water/skin ratio. The predicted responses for these extraction conditions were 630 g gel strength, 6.3 cP viscosity, and 80.8% gelatin recovery. The data suggest that silver carp skin gelatin is similar to those of fish gelatins currently being exploited commercially.     

加热方式和加热时间对鱼类明胶理化性质的影响

为探究加热方式和加热时间对鱼类明胶理化性质的影响,对加热明胶溶液的蛋白组成、粘度、流变性质和热稳定性,以及明胶凝胶的强度、质构（texture profile analysis,TPA）参数和微观结构进行分析和比较。结果显示,鱼类明胶溶液的粘度、流变性质及热稳定性随加热时间的增加而明显降低,但间歇加热明胶中这些性质的变化幅度均低于连续加热明胶。连续加热明胶至48 h时电泳图谱中β条带消失,96 h时α₁和α₂亚基明显降解,而当间歇加热明胶至96 h时β条带才消失。鱼类明胶形成的凝胶其强度和TPA参数随热处理时间的延长逐渐减小,但间歇加热明胶的凝胶形成能力优于连续加热明胶。扫描电子显微镜结果显示,连续加热的凝胶表面光滑平整,而间歇加热凝胶的结构更加粗糙且多孔隙。研究结果表明,间歇加热及加热时间小于12 h有利于减少明胶热降解。     

Improving the physical properties of fish gelatin by high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and ultrasonication (US)

In this study, it was aimed to improve the physical properties of fish gelatin by using high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and ultrasonication (US). Gelatin solutions were exposed to different pressures and ultrasonication separately and gelled afterwards. The physicochemical measurements based on gel strength, turbidity and rheology experiments showed that HHP treatment on fish and bovine gelatin stabilized the gelatin network by organising the structure and reducing the free volume. Both processing methods (HHP and US) increased the gel strength significantly (P < 0.05) compared with non-treated samples. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results indicated that conformations of amino acids changed after the treatments. Furthermore, US treatment was shown to destroy the gelatin network, change the gelation mechanism and decreased the degree of aggregation. Both treatments improved the gel characteristics as gel strength, gelling and melting temperatures of the fish gelatin. At the end, the best combination for fish gelatin among HHP and US treatments was found as 400 MPa–10 °C–15 min pressurisation.     

鱼鳞明胶与哺乳动物明胶性质的比较

研究了酶法制备的草鱼鱼鳞明胶的理化性质,并将其与哺乳动物明胶的性质作了比较。研究发现,草鱼鱼鳞明胶中富含甘氨酸、脯氨酸、羟脯氨酸和丙氨酸,而亚氨基酸、总疏水性氨基酸的含量以及平均疏水性值要小于哺乳动物明胶;分子质量分布主要以α组分和β组分为主,占明胶分子总量的88%;胶凝温度和熔化温度分别为20.8℃和26.9℃,低于哺乳动物明胶;特性黏度约为0.73;表面疏水性指数为259.59,有较好的乳化性和起泡性。此外发现,明胶的高凝胶强度和胶凝速度主要取决于明胶(α+β)组分的含量,而明胶胶凝和熔化温度则主要取决于亚氨基酸的含量,不同来源明胶的特性黏度η仅与其α组分(α1+α2)的含量存在线性相关。     

The characteristics of gelatin extracted from sturgeon (Acipenser baeri) skin using various pretreatments

The physicochemical characteristics of gelatin obtained by different pretreatments of sturgeon (Acipenser baeri) skin with alkaline and/or acidic solutions have been studied. Visual appearance, pH, gel strength, viscosity and amino acid profile of the gelatins were evaluated. Pretreatment with alkaline solutions of Ca(OH)₂ and/or acetic acid (HAC) provided gelatin with a favourable colour. Pretreatment with alkali removed noncollagenous proteins effectively, whilst acid induced some loss of collagenous proteins. Gel strength and viscosity of gelatin pretreated with HAC or alkali followed by HAC were as high as gelatin extracted in the presence of protease inhibitors. Amino acid composition had no significant effect on the gelatin characteristics. The total acid concentration for the highest gel strength was inversely proportional to ionisation strength, and the preferred pH for extracting gelatin with the optimum gel strength was approximately 5.0. The results showed that any available protons, regardless of the type or concentration of the acid, inhibit protease activity, which significantly affects the gelatin characteristics.     

提取温度对罗非鱼皮明胶理化性质的影响

本研究以罗非鱼皮为原料,研究在不同温度(30、40、50、60、70、80、90℃)下提取的明胶所表现的得率、凝冻强度、聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳分析、傅里叶红外光谱分析、热变性温度、流变性性能等理化特征。结果表明,提取温度对鱼皮明胶的紫外吸收无明显影响;随着提取温度的升高,鱼皮明胶的得率逐渐增大,在提取温度为60~80℃时差异不显著(p>0.05),在90℃达到最大值(62.60%±0.84%);聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳图谱显示,较低温度(30、40、50℃)下提取的鱼皮明胶由α₁、α₂、β 3条肽链组成,提取温度升高后电泳条带强度降低;提取温度为50℃时,罗非鱼皮明胶的凝冻强度最大,高达(884.33±26.76)g;FTIR光谱显示,不同温度下提取的鱼皮明胶在酰胺区都具有特征吸收峰,在光谱中显示出微小的差异;不同温度下提取的鱼皮明胶的热变性温度分别为(101.05±2.97)、(104.35±3.54)、(107.59±0.37)、(97.80±4.21)、(95.35±2.60)、(92.52±3.15)、(89.66±1.23)℃;提取温度通过改变明胶的分子量大小影响明胶溶液内部贮藏能量的多少,进而对明胶溶液的流变性能产生影响。     

单宁酸和芦丁对马哈鱼鱼皮明胶凝胶性质的影响

为提高鱼皮明胶的凝胶性能,探究了不同质量分数单宁酸、芦丁及二者的氧化态(0％、2％、4％、6％和8％)对马哈鱼鱼皮明胶凝胶强度、色差、微观结构、T2弛豫性质、十二烷基硫酸钠聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳(sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis,SDS-PA...     

Water Vapor Permeability of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films

ABSTRACT:  Water vapor permeability of cold- and warm-water fish skin gelatins films was evaluated and compared with different types of mammalian gelatins. Alaskan pollock and salmon gelatins were extracted from frozen skins, others were obtained from commercial sources. Water vapor permeability of gelatin films was determined considering differences on percent relative humidity (%RH) at the film underside. Molecular weight distribution, amino acid composition, gel strength, viscoelastic properties, pH, and clarity were also determined for each gelatin. Water vapor permeability of cold-water fish gelatin films (0.93 gmm/m²hkPa) was significantly lower than warm-water fish and mammalian gelatin films (1.31 and 1.88 gmm/m²hkPa, respectively) at 25 °C, 0/80 %RH through 0.05-mm thickness films. This was related to increased hydrophobicity due to reduced amounts of proline and hydroxyproline in cold-water fish gelatins. As expected, gel strength and gel setting temperatures were lower for cold-water fish gelatin than either warm-water fish gelatins or mammalian gelatins. This study demonstrated significant differences in physical, chemical, and rheological properties between mammalian and fish gelatins. Lower water vapor permeability of fish gelatin films can be useful particularly for applications related to reducing water loss from encapsulated drugs and refrigerated or frozen food systems.     

Effect of EDTA, HCl, and Citric Acid on Ca Salt Removal from Asian (Silver) Carp Scales Prior to Gelatin Extraction

ABSTRACT:  Pretreatments with different chemicals at different concentrations to remove Ca compounds were studied to determine their effects on gelatin extraction from silver carp ( Hypophthalmichthys molitrix ) scales. During Ca removal with HCl, citric acid, and EDTA, all 3 chemicals were able to decalcify (>90%) scales; however, protein losses with EDTA were lower than with HCl and citric acid ( P  < 0.05), and protein losses with citric acid were lower than with HCl ( P  < 0.05). Ca removal with HCl yielded a solution where 4% to 5% of the protein was Hyp, with estimated gelatin losses from 0.9% to 2.5%. After 0.20 mol/L HCl was used for Ca removal, the extracted gelatin solution was 15.4% of the initial scales weight and gave a gel strength of 128 g. After using 1.2 g/L citric acid for Ca removal, the extracted gelatin solution was only 9% of the scales and the gel strength was 97 g. Using 0.20 mol/L EDTA for Ca removal gave a yield of 22% and a gel strength of 152 g. These data suggest that EDTA at 0.20 mol/L provides the best Ca removal with minimal collagen/gelatin removal (estimated gelatin loss was less than 0.013%) during the Ca removal step, and subsequently gave a high gelatin yield and gel strength. Fish gelatin has generally been extracted from fish skins and occasionally fish bones. This article focuses on removing the Ca compounds in fish scales and then producing fish gelatin with a good gel strength and yield. With further studies, this study may help the fish industry to have a new source of fish gelatin for food and pharmaceutical applications.     

鱼鳞明胶的提胶工艺

根据单因素试验结果,利用正交试验,考察了提胶温度、pH值和时间对鱼鳞明胶品质的影响。并得到提胶条件为:提胶温度为55℃,pH值为6,时间为5h。在该条件下明胶的提取率达到58%,6.67%的明胶溶液在60℃时的黏度为8.16mPa·s,7℃下保温18h后凝胶强度为1 202.65g,约290Bloom,凝胶温度和熔化温度分别为20.8℃,26.9℃,等电点约为pH 7,可达到高品质明胶的要求。     

Effect of microbial transglutaminase on the functional properties of megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii) skin gelatin

This paper examines the effect of a microbial transglutaminase (TGase) on the gelling and viscoelastic properties of a gelatin from megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii) skins. Although TGase extended the setting time of fish gelatin, it was found that melting temperature, gel strength and viscosity in solution at 60 °C were considerably increased by the covalent cross‐linking action of the enzyme, as observed by SDS‐PAGE and SEM. Increasing concentrations of TGase increased the elasticity and cohesiveness of gelatin gels but reduced gel strength and hardness. Partial inactivation of the enzyme was achieved thermally without negatively affecting the properties of the gelatin; whether or not gelatin is thermoreversible depends essentially on the degree of enzyme inactivation. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

氯化钠添加量对鱼皮明胶凝胶性能和结构的影响

以罗非鱼鱼皮为原料制备鱼皮明胶,通过单轴压缩实验、差示扫描量热实验(DSC)和红外光谱法(FT-IR)探讨了不同氯化钠添加量(0、0.5%、1.0%、1.5%、2.0%、3.0%,w/v)对不同浓度鱼胶凝胶样品(2%、4%、6.67%,w/v)的真实应力、杨氏模量、热焓值和结构的影响。结果表明,随着鱼胶浓度增加其真实应力和杨氏模量显著增加,表明鱼胶的凝胶强度和硬度显著增加,添加氯化钠后,鱼胶体系的凝胶强度和硬度随氯化钠添加量的增加呈现显著下降趋势,当氯化钠添加量达到3%时,鱼胶凝胶强度和硬度的值最小。差式扫描量热量热分析结果表明,随着氯化钠浓度的增加,热焓值下降,鱼胶的凝胶网络交联程度变弱。傅里叶变换红外光谱分析结果表明,随着氯化钠添加量增加,酰胺Ⅰ带吸收峰逐渐向低波数方向移动,氢键形成受到抑制,鱼胶凝胶强度降降低。研究表明氯化钠的存在破坏了鱼胶凝胶样品的空间结构,降低了鱼胶的凝胶性能。     

Improvement of gel strength and melting point of fish gelatin by addition of coenhancers using response surface methodology

Abstract: Fish gelatin is a potential alternative to mammalian gelatin. However, poor gel strength and low melting point limit its applications. The study was aimed at improving these properties by adding coenhancers in the range obtained from response surface methodology (RSM) by using Box–Behnken design. Three different coenhancers, MgSO₄, sucrose, and transglutaminase were used as the independent variables for improving the gel strength and melting point of gelatin extracted from Tiger‐toothed croaker (Otolithes ruber). Addition of coenhancers at different combinations resulted gel strength and melting point in the range of 150.5 to 240.5 g and 19.5 to 22.5 °C, respectively. The optimal concentrations of coenhancers for predicted maximum gel strength (242.8 g) obtained by RSM were 0.23 M MgSO₄, 12.60% sucrose (w/v), and 5.92 mg/g transglutaminase and for predicted maximum melting point (22.57 °C), the values were 0.24M MgSO₄, 10.44% sucrose (w/v), and 5.72 mg/g transglutaminase. By addition of coenhancers at these optimal concentrations in verification experiments, the gel strength and melting point were improved from 170 to 240.89 g and 20.3 to 22.7 °C, respectively. These experimental values agreed well with the predicted values demonstrating the fitness of the models. Results from the present study clearly revealed that the addition of coenhancers at a particular combination can improve the gel strength and melting point of fish gelatin to enhance its range of applications. Practical Application: There is a growing interest in the use of fish gelatin as an alternative to mammalian gelatin. However, poor gel strength and low melting point of fish gelatin have limited its commercial applications. The gel strength and melting point of fish gelatin can be increased by incorporation of coenhancers such as magnesium sulphate, sucrose, and transglutaminase. Results of this work help to produce the fish gelatin suitable for wide range of applications in the food industry.     

Rheological properties of gelatin from silver carp skin compared to commercially available gelatins from different sources

Gelatin is used as a functional ingredient in many foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics as a stabilizing, thickening, and gelling agent. The rheological properties of gelatins are important in the potential functionality of gelatin. This study is designed to determine the rheological properties of gelatin extracted from the skins of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Valenciennes 1844). The extracted gelatin is compared with commercially available gelatins from different sources. The results indicate that the stress-strain relationship of gelatin gels remained in the linear region over a broad range of strains and stresses and gave similar elastic moduli at varying frequency, stress, and strain levels. One exception was a commercial high molecular weight fish skin gelatin that gave a lower elastic modulus indicating that its gel strength was low compared to the other gelatin samples studied. Gel strength varied between 220 and 1230 g while viscosity varied between 4.53 and 6.91 cP among the samples. Melting and gelling temperatures varied between 14.2 and 32.3 °C and 3.2 and 25.4 °C, respectively. Texture profile analysis was done at 2 deformation levels, 25% and 75%, and the results correlated well with gel strength. The correlations between hardness, cohesiveness, and gumminess and gel strength were 0.98, 0.82, and 0.99, respectively, at 25% deformation but lower at 75% deformation. The results suggest that rheological measurements might be used to quickly estimate gel strength using less material. In addition, the silver carp skin gelatin seemed to be of equal quality to some of the commercial gelatins.     

Dehydration of Pollock Skin Prior to Gelatin Production

ABSTRACT: Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) is the U.S.A.'s largest commercial fishery, with an annual catch of over 1 million tons. During pollock processing, the skins are discarded or made into fish meal, despite their value for gelatin production. The absence of gelatin-processing facilities in Alaska necessitates drying of the skins before transport to decrease the moisture content, but conventional hot-air drying is expensive. This study evaluated a less energy-intensive technology, the use of desiccants for reducing water weight in pollock skins prior to shipment. To ensure that the functional properties of gelatin obtained from dried pollock skins were not affected during desiccation, gelatins were prepared from each skin-drying treatment and compared with gelatin extracted from air-dried pollock skins. None of the desiccation treatments decreased the gel strength of pollock skin gelatin, nor were there major differences in gelling temperature or viscosity among the gelatin solutions. This suggests that pollock skins can be economically stabilized for transport to a gelatin-processing facility through the use of regenerable desiccants that are already common in the food industry. Practical Application: Pollock skins destined for gelatin production can be stabilized using chemical desiccants prior to shipment. The dehydration process does not harm the functional properties of gelatin, such as gel strength, gelling temperature, and viscosity. This research suggests that fish skins can be economically stabilized for transport to a gelatin-processing facility through the use of regenerable desiccants that are already common in the food industry.