Autolysis of Squid Mantle Muscle Protein as Affected by Storage Conditions and Inhibitors

Autolysis of squid mantle muscle was investigated under various conditions using muscle homogenate as a model system. Cleavage of myosin into heavy and light meromyosin was prominent during autolysis. Storage conditions such as NaCl concentration and temperature affected not only the rate of autolysis but also the products formed. Conditions for maximal autolysis were: NaCl concentration 0.3M, pH 7 and temperature 40°C. Autolysis was well inhibited by ethylenediaminetetra acetic acid and Na-pyrophosphate at <25°C and by phenyhnethylsulfonyl fluoride and chymotrypsin inhibitor extracted from potato tuber at >35°C suggesting two different types of proteinases were involved.     

Microstructural and Rheological Properties of Cooked Squid Mantle

Changes in tissue structure and rheological properties of squid were studied as related to cooking time using the mantle of squid just after instant killing. Collagen fibers of integument were tautly shrunk and voids were formed among the fibers by cooking. Muscle fibrils were considerably dehydrated and disconnected. Rupture energy (RE) for breaking raw squid parallel to the circular musculature was greater than that for breaking across the circular musculature. Cooking softened squid flesh and reduced RE both in parallel and transverse breaking of circular musculature. Reduction in RE was considerable in parallel breaking but not notable in transverse breaking.     

Interdependence Between Heat Solubility and Pyridinoline Contents of Squid Mantle Collagen

ABSTRACT: A considerable amount of squid mantle collagen, 45% to 70% of total collagen, was not solubilized even after 30 min of heating in boiling water with its fibrous structure left intact. Pyridinoline, one of the major intermo-lecular crosslinks in matured collagen, was more predominantly included in the insoluble collagen than in the soluble one (p < 0.05). These results suggest that pyridinoline is closely related to the heat solubility of squid collagen.     

Solubilization of Myofibrils and Inhibition of Autolysis of Squid Mantle Muscle by Sodium Citrate

ABSTRACT:  The effects of organic salts (sodium (Na)-citrate, Na-gluconate, and Na-succinate) on the solubilization of myofibrillar proteins and the inhibition of autolysis of squid mantle muscle were investigated. All of the organic compounds dissolved myofibrils as NaCl did. Na-citrate showed the strongest ability with half dissolving at 0.06 M. Half dissolving by Na-gluconate, Na-succinate, and NaCl were 0.27, 0.21, and 0.27 M, respectively. Dissolving myofibrils by Na-citrate was not accompanied by the acceleration of autolysis. Na-citrate above 0.25 M almost completely inhibited the autolysis. The inhibition of autolysis by Na-gluconate and Na-succinate was much less than that of Na-citrate. Consequently, it was concluded that Na-citrate was the organic salt to dissolve squid myofibrils without inducing autolysis.     

Proteolysis Affects Thermal Gelation of Squid Mantle Muscle

Thermal gelation of squid mantle muscle was studied by means of gel strength measurement and SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The gel strength of thermally induced squid meat gel decreased when squid meat paste was heated in two steps (35°C for 30 min followed by 90°C for 30 min). This decrease in gel strength was effectively depressed by the addition of protease inhibitors such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF), and soybean trypsin inhibitor, indicating that me-tallo- and/or serine-proteases were mainly involved in the deterioration of squid meat gel prepared by two-step heating. SDS-PAGE analysis demonstrated that EDTA or PMSF suppressed the degradation of myosin heavy chain.     

Rheological Properties of Dried Squid Mantle Change on Softening

TO CLARIFY differences between raw squid and softened dried squid, dried squid mantle was softened under various conditions, degree of swelling and certain properties were measured, and the musculature was examined by electron microscopy. Swelling the dried squid to the original level of raw squid required softening in three steps: presoaking, alkali-soaking, and post-soaking. The alkali-soaking was mainly responsible for the swelling effect. Resulting properties were largely changed from those of raw squid. Electron microscopy showed much water permeation throughout the muscle fibrils and fibers, while there was almost no permeation of water inside the individual fibrils.     

鱿鱼肌肉结构及其嫩化研究进展

鱿鱼属软体动物头足纲,具有较明显的品种特征:个体大,酮体长,肉嫩而多汁。每100克鱿鱼鲜品中含蛋白质16-18克,脂肪1-2克,同时含有丰富的维生素及矿物质,是一种营养丰富的水产品。本文在介绍鱿鱼肌肉结构特点的基础上,对鱿鱼的嫩化方法进行了阐述,并对鱿鱼的嫩化进行了展望。     

Immunochemical and Immunohistochemical Identification of a Minor Collagen in Raw Muscles of Decapod Mollusks

ABSTRACT: Approximately 10% of total muscle collagen in 6 decapod molluskan species was recovered as minor collagenous fractions by limited pepsin digestion and differential salt precipitation. The main alpha components (α1) in these fractions showed similar peptide maps of V-8 protease and lysyl endopeptidase digests to each other and had reactivity to the antiserum against the al component of the minor collagen (named Type SQ-II) from Todarodes pacificus muscle in immunoblot analysis. These results suggested that the minor molecular species of collagen corresponding to Type SQ-II of Todarodes pacificus was widely distributed in the mantle muscle of decapod mollusks. In addition, immunohistochemical experiments revealed that Type SQ-II collagen distributed mainly in intramuscular thin connective tissue (endomysium), suggesting the functional importance of this molecule to the development of meat texture of decapod mollusks.     

Functional and Thermal Gelation Properties of Squid Mantle Proteins Affected by Chilled and Frozen Storage

ABSTRACT: Fresh squid ( Loligo vulgaris ) mantles that underwent chilled and frozen storage were studied for their ability to form thermal gels as well as the effects of changes to the functional and chemical properties of the muscle proteins during storage. Assays of protein extractability in 5% NaCl, apparent viscosity, autolytic activity, and SDS-PAGE (of the soluble fraction) were carried out periodically. After 4 d of chilled storage, there was a significant drop in protein functionality that negatively affected the thermal gelation profile. The rate of proteolysis remained very high throughout frozen storage, however functional properties and thermal behavior remained very stable.     

Color Development of Squid Skin as Affected by Oxygen Concentrations

ABSTRACT:  Color development of squid skin was controlled by O₂ concentration for storage. When stored above 10% O_2, the color index (CI) as an index of color development of skin increased in 24 h, and decreased gradually with further storage. The CI profile at 10% O₂ was practically identical to that in air. When stored at 0.1% O₂, in the presence of N₂, the CI increased partly in 6 h and decreased. Morphological observation of chromatophore distinguished the CI increase at 0.1% and 10% O₂ by their shape and size distribution. However, the storage of squid at O₂ concentration between 2.5% and 7% practically did not change the CI for at least 48 h. ATP content of skin was kept unchanged when the storage atmosphere contained O₂ concentration at 2.5% up to 48 h, while the content decreased rapidly with a half decrease in 6 h when stored at 0.1% O₂. It was demonstrated clearly that ATP is regenerated in the presence of O₂, but the ATP concentration did not determine the CI change during the storage. Exposure to high concentration of O₂ might induce a full color development of squid skin.     

Post-Mortem Softening of Fish Muscle During Chilled Storage as Affected by Bleeding

Bleeding caused the delay of muscle softening in yellowtail, horse mackerel, and striped jack, which are pelagic fish. Conversely, bleeding had no influence on the muscle firmness of red sea bream, flatfish, and rudder-fish, which are demersal fish. Transmission electron microscopy showed delay of degradation of pericellular collagen fibrils in bled yellowtail and horse mackerel. Striped jack showed slower weakening of the pericellular connective tissue in a compression test. However, the demersal fish had no structural difference due to bleeding. These results indicate that removal of blood could delay collagen fibril degradation and muscle softening of pelagic fish.     

Texture of Cooked Mantle of Squid lllexargentinus as Influenced by Specimen Characteristics and Treatments

Boiling frozen stored squid in 2% NaCl solution caused 30% weight loss after 5 min but changes in protein solubility and softening of the meat continued for at least 45 min. The influence of variability within the species on the texture of the cooked product was more significant than that of frozen storage. In discolored squid significant proteolysis was shown by electrophoresis. Such meat was less tough than that from nondiscolored specimens. Acetic acid cure induced proteolysis without improving texture, while polyphosphates softened the product without detectable proteolysis. The decisive effect on texture was displayed by pH and polyphosphates. Heating at 80° and 90°C left an uncooked sensory note.     

Autolysis and Protease Inhibition Effects on Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties during Thermal Gelation of Squid Muscle

ABSTRACT: Viscoelastic changes during thermal gelation of squid ( Loligo vulgaris ) muscle with protease inhibitors were studied, in order to evaluate the contribution of different proteinases to gel degradation. Calcium chloride was also tested as enzyme activator. A minimum in elastic modulus without inhibitors was achieved at 38 to 40°C. Although denaturation temperature was around 55°C, pronounced melting of connective tissue started at 40°C. Proteolysis occurred between 25 and 75°C, with maximum at 40 to 45°C. Addition of PMSF led to highest values of G'. The strong inhibition of autolytic activity by PMSF confirmed the predominance of serine proteases. Addition of CaCl₂ favored thermal protein aggregation from 40°C upwards.     

Influence of Endogenous Proteases and Transglutaminase on Thermal Gelation of Salted Squid Muscle Paste

ABSTRACT: Thermal gelation of salted squid mantle muscle paste was studied in relation to endogenous proteases and transglutaminase. Myosin in the paste was preferentially degraded into 130-kDa and 90-kDa fragments at an optimum temperature of 30 °C. Degradation was inhibited with EDTA or 1,10 phenanthroline, suggesting the presence of metalloproteases. Myosin degradation was markedly reduced above 40 °C. Although 10 mM Ca²⁺ increased cross-linking of myosin heavy chains by activating the endogenous transglutaminase, setting effect on thermal gelation of the paste was offset by degradation induced by simultaneously activated calpains. Ca2+ and the alpain inhibitor, E64, significantly improved the breaking strength and strain of thermal gels preincubated at 40 °C.     

Lipid Oxidation in Microsomal Fraction of Squid Muscle (Loligo peali)

Frozen squid is susceptible to both lipid oxidation and yellow/brown discoloration during frozen storage. The involvement of lipid oxidation in the microsomal fraction of squid muscle on oxidative rancidity and discoloration was investigated using iron and either enzymatic or non‐enzymatic redox cycling pathways. Lipid oxidation was measured by thiobarbituric acid‐reactive substances (TBARS), and color changes were measured spectrophotometrically using an integrating sphere. The lipid oxidation was not observed in the squid microsomes in the presence of Fe³⁺ and β‐nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide disodium salt (NADH) or β‐nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, reduced (NADPH), suggesting that the enzymatic redox cycling pathway was not active. Iron‐promoted TBARS formation was observed in the non‐enzymatic pathway when ascorbic acid was used as a reducing compound. Non‐enzymatic lipid oxidation increased with increasing temperature (4 °C to 37 °C), iron (0 to 100 μM), and ascorbic acid (0 to 200 μM) concentrations. As lipid oxidation in the microsomes or isolated microsomal lipids increased, color changes were observed as could be seen by an increase in b* values (yellowness) and a decrease in a* (redness) values. The ability of iron and ascorbate to promote both lipid oxidation and pigment formation in the microsomal fraction suggests that this pathway could be responsible for quality deterioration of squid muscle during storage.     

电子鼻技术研究臭氧水处理对罗非鱼鱼片的新鲜度的影响

采用电子鼻PEN3系统对经不同臭氧水处理的罗非鱼肉进行检测。对传感器进行相关性分析与Loadings分析,由W1C、W5S、W1S、W1W、W2S、W2W和W3S组成新的传感器阵列。对优化后的传感器阵列进行主成分分析,结合挥发性盐基氮（total volatile basic nitrogen,TVB-N）值、硫代巴比妥酸反应物（thiobarbituric acid reactivesubstances,TBARS）值综合评价臭氧水处理对罗非鱼鱼片的新鲜度的影响。结果表明,利用电子鼻技术得到罗非鱼鱼片的贮藏品质区分结果与TVB-N值、TBARS值0级动力学分析结果基本一致;1 mg/L臭氧水处理5 min不能明显地减缓罗非鱼鱼片在贮藏期新鲜度下降,5 mg/L臭氧水处理10 min能明显地减缓罗非鱼鱼片在贮藏期新鲜度下降。     

鲜肉保鲜技术研究进展及现状

本文详尽阐述了目前的一些食品保鲜技术和研究动态.     

船上加工鱿鱼熟片的品质特性

目的:研究船上加工秘鲁鱿鱼熟片的品质特性,对比船上加工、岸上加工对秘鲁鱿鱼熟片品质特性的影响。方法:利用扫描电子显微镜及苏木精-伊红染色观察其微观结构变化;十二烷基硫酸钠-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳(sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis,SDS-PAGE)分析蛋白组成变化情况;通过测定蛋白疏水性、巯基和羰基含量分析肌肉蛋白氧化变性程度;利用质构仪分析质构特性;检测鱼片中挥发性盐基氮(total volatile basic nitrogen,TVB-N)含量、甲醛含量及pH值,并对其进行感官评价。结果:SDS-PAGE结果显示船上加工秘鲁鱿鱼熟片与鱿鱼原料的蛋白条带基本吻合,没有明显的条带产生或消失,全质构分析发现两者在硬度和弹性指标方面不存在显著差异(P0.05);与岸上加工鱿鱼熟片相比,船上加工鱿鱼熟片肌原纤维结构破坏少,表面疏水性低,溴酚蓝结合量为25.22μg,蛋白质变性少,巯基含量为38.98 nmol/mgpro,氧化程度低,羰基含量为0.92 nmol/mg pro;感官评价显示船上加工鱿鱼熟片色泽白皙、较有光泽,具有浓郁的鱿鱼香味,总体接受度高达9.78分。结论:船上加工秘鲁鱿鱼熟片肌肉组织坚实富有弹性,蛋白损失少,TVB-N含量为29.25 mg/100 g,符合GB 2733—2005《鲜、冻动物性水产品卫生标准》,总体品质比岸上加工鱿鱼熟片好,适于二次加工利用。     

Partial Characterization of Protease Activity in Squid (Todaropsis eblanae) Mantle: Modification by High-pressure Treatment

ABSTRACT: Optimal conditions for proteolytic activity in both nonpressurized and pressurized (300 MPa, 7°C, 20 min) squid ( Todaropsis eblanae ) muscle occurred at acid pH levels (pH 3) over a broad range of temperatures. Pressure treatment did not modify optimal pH and temperatures but did increase proteolytic activity. The acid cysteine proteases, and to a lesser extent the acid serine proteases, were the enzymes mainly affected by the high-pressure treatment. The sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) was indicative of increased protein hydrolysis by pressurization. Myosin heavy chain in both nonpressurized and pressurized squid was degraded at all the temperatures tested, but actin was susceptible only to proteolysis in the pressure-treated muscle at 7°C and 40°C. This behavior was not observed at 55°C.     

Fresh-Cut Kiwifruit Structure and Firmness as Affected by Heat Pre-treatments and Post-cut Calcium Dips

The effect of heat pre-treatment (45 °C/25 min), applied to whole fruit, and post-cut calcium dips in 1 and 2 g/L CaCl₂ solutions on respiration rate and texture preservation of kiwifruit slices was studied. During a 9-day period, packages’ atmosphere composition, slices’ firmness, pectin content and sensory scores were evaluated. Histological observations of samples were also performed. Neither heat pre-treatment nor calcium dips alone were effective in diminishing respiration rate of the slices but the application of both treatments revealed a synergistic effect on respiration rate reduction. Calcium-dipped fruit slices showed better firmness preservation. Post-cut calcium dips, alone or combined with heat pre-treatments, yielded slices presenting higher insoluble/total galacturonic acid ratio, indicating formation of calcium pectates. Slices from heat-pre-treated fruits, even in the absence of calcium, also revealed insoluble/total galacturonic acid ratio similar to calcium-treated slices, supporting, despite the lower firmness value, a more structured tissue, as observed in SEM microphotographs. Sensory and physical–chemical parameters obtained were correlated. The effectiveness of calcium treatment was equally observed for both tested concentrations during a 9-day shelf life period.