Modelling quality changes in Songpu mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) fillets stored at chilled temperatures: comparison between Arrhenius model and log‐logistic model

To understand the quality changes in Songpu mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) fillets during chilled storage, sensory score, total aerobic counts (TAC), total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB‐N) and electrical conductivity (EC) of the fillets stored at 270, 273, 276, 282 and 288 K were investigated. Furthermore, both Arrhenius model and log‐logistic model were established to predict the quality changes. The high regression coefficients (R² > 0.90) represented the acceptability of both Arrhenius model and log‐logistic model. Relative errors between predicted values and observed values were all within ±5% for models based on EC, within ± 25% for models based on TAC and TVB‐N (except the TVB‐N value on 9th and 15th day). The relative errors of sensory score were all within ±35% in the first 9 days. It is concluded that both Arrhenius model and log‐logistic model based on EC, TAC or TVB‐N can be applied in modelling quality changes in Songpu mirror carp fillets during storage within 270–288 K.     

The impact of collagen on softening of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) fillets stored under superchilled and ice storage

The objective of this work was to study the impact of collagen on softening of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) fillets during chilled storage. The fillets were stored under superchilling (?1.5 ± 0.2 °C) and with ice (0.2 ± 0.1 °C) for 21 days, and texture properties, collagen and the related enzyme activities were measured. Results showed that firmness and collagen content were strongly influenced by storage temperature and time. Fillet firmness decreased by 32.3% (superchilling) and 49.6% (ice stored) of the initial values after 3 days of storage, respectively. Total collagen content decreased with time, but different collagen fractions showed variations. Collagen degraded to different extents depending on storage conditions as indicated by SDS‐PAGE and amino acid analysis. In addition, collagenase activity declined significantly during the first 3 days, followed by a slow increase. This study demonstrated that collagen degradation was involved in grass carp fillet softening and provided useful information for fillet quality improvement.     

The quality of frozen African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fillets under long‐term storage conditions

The quality of frozen catfish fillets was monitored over a period of 11 months at ?20 °C, in two types of packaging materials, namely vacuum packaging (VP) and oxygen‐permeable packaging (OPP). Representative samples (n = 5) from both types of packaging materials were drawn at random, monthly for the full period of the trial. Samples were pooled and analysed microbiologically using standard methods. Fatty acid analyses of total lipids, neutral lipid, glycolipid and phospholipid fractions as well as sensory evaluation were also conducted every 3 months on the pooled samples. These tests were conducted to determine whether OPP (cheaper option) could be used instead of VP for long‐term superchilling of catfish without detracting from its quality. Low microbiological counts were maintained throughout the trial, ie 4.1 × 10⁴ cfu g^?1 (VP) and 8.9 × 10⁴ cfu g^?1 (OPP) in the 11th month for aerobic plate count. No significant human pathogens were isolated, with the exception of Aeromonas hydrophila (Stanier). Lipid oxidation, irrespective of packaging, showed no fixed trends during the 11 months of investigation. Also, no significant deviation from sensory characteristics was noted. These results indicate that storing catfish fillets in OPP is a feasible and cheaper option for long‐term freezing. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

Relevance of collagen solubility and gelatinolytic proteinase activity for texture softening in chilled grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) fillets

The aim of the present study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms of softening texture in chilled grass carp filletsunderpinning collagen solubility, gelatinolytic proteinase activity and physicochemical parameters. Acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and heat soluble collagen (HSC) increased markedly, while a significant decline was detected in total collagen and insoluble collagen (ISC) during the first 3 days of storage, coinciding with a loss of shear force and water-holding capacity (WHC) (P < 0.05). Moreover, the activity of gelatinolytic proteinases was gradually activated and reached the peak at day 3 (P < 0.05). Pearson coefficient analysis showed that gelatinolytic proteinase activity revealed a significant correlation with collagen solubility. Total collagen, ASC, ISC and HSC were significantly correlated with shear force and WHC. Our study clarified that the increase of collagen solubility by gelatinolytic proteinases played an important role for texture softening in the early stage of chilled grass carp fillets.     

Effects of chitosan coating combined with essential oils on quality and antioxidant enzyme activities of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) fillets stored at 4 °C

Effects of chitosan coating combined with essential oils from clove, cinnamon and lemon grass on quality and antioxidant enzyme activities of grass carp fillets stored at 4 ± 0.5 °C were evaluated. The quality parameters (including pH, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB‐N), K value, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, shear force and total viable count (TVC)) and antioxidant enzyme activities were analysed periodically. The results indicated that composite chitosan coatings presented better preservation effects than chitosan coating alone. In addition, chitosan–clove essential oil coating had the best quality enhancement effects among treatments by inhibiting deterioration of physicochemical quality and microbial growth and maintaining antioxidant enzyme activities of fillets during refrigerated storage. The negative correlation was observed between the changes in TBA values and antioxidant enzyme activities in fillets. Based on these findings, chitosan–essential oil coatings effectively mitigated oxidative stress and extended shelf life of refrigerated grass carp fillets.     

Effect of O2 scavenger on the shelf‐life of catfish (Pangasius sutchi) steaks during chilled storage

BACKGROUND: Active packaging for preserving meat products, including seafoods, has been gaining importance in recent times. The present study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of O₂ scavenger, the most widely used active packaging technology, on the shelf‐life of catfish steaks in chilled storage conditions. RESULTS: O₂ scavenger was effective in reducing the oxygen concentration inside the packaging to as low as 0.42% within 24 h. This reduction in oxygen in O₂ scavenger packages showed positive effects on quality parameters compared to control air packs. Total volatile base nitrogen (TVB‐N), thiobarbituric acid value and peroxide value of catfish steaks packed in O₂ scavenger was significantly different (P < 0.05) compared to air‐packed samples. Based on the sensory, microbiological and TVB‐N values, the control samples were acceptable only up to 10 days, compared to 20 days in O₂ scavenger‐packed samples, extending the shelf‐life by 10 days. CONCLUSION: O₂ scavenger reduced the oxygen concentration inside the package significantly within 24 h compared to control air packs. By using this technique, the use of a vacuum packing machine can be avoided. Further, O₂ scavenger extended the product's shelf‐life up to 20 days, compared to 10 days in control packs. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

A comparison of biochemical changes in cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) fillets during frozen storage

Changes in the muscle proteins of frozen cod fillets, which produce significant amounts of formaldehyde, and frozen haddock fillets, which produce negligible formaldehyde, were compared. Protein extractability and hydrophobicity and the amino acid contents of soluble and insoluble proteins, as well as formaldehyde formation, were investigated in matching pairs of cod and haddock fillets stored at ?10 and ?30 °C (control). Formaldehyde production in cod was much higher (845 and 1065 nmol g^?1 at 20 and 30 weeks respectively) than in haddock (93 and 101 nmol g^?1 after 20 and 30 weeks respectively) at ?10 °C. However, a rapid decrease in solubility of proteins, increase in hydrophobicity and decrease in the amino acid content of salt‐soluble proteins at ?10 compared with ?30 °C were observed in both species. The results showed that there were no significant differences in the nature of the protein changes between these two species, thus indicating that factors other than formaldehyde were involved in the denaturation of proteins and the formation of aggregates during frozen storage of cod and haddock fillets, especially at ?10 °C. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effect of previous chilled storage on rancidity development in frozen horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

Rancidity development during frozen storage (?20 °C) of an underutilised medium‐fat‐content fish species, horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), was studied. Special attention was given to the effect of previous chilled storage (0, 1, 3 and 5 days) on the quality of the frozen fish. For this, chemical (free fatty acid and conjugated diene contents; peroxide value, PV; thiobarbituric acid index, TBA‐i; fluorescent compound formation) and sensory (rancid odour and taste) analyses were carried out. Hydrolytic rancidity showed an increase with frozen storage time; however, no effect of previous chilling time was observed on the frozen product. Oxidative rancidity measured by chemical (PV, TBA‐i and fluorescence) and sensory (odour and taste) indices increased with frozen storage time and also with previous chilling time. Satisfactory quality was maintained up to 7 months of frozen storage of horse mackerel provided that a short chilling time (not longer than 3 days) was employed. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

紫苏叶水提物对调理脆肉鲩鱼片冷藏过程中品质的影响

为研究紫苏叶水提物对脆肉鲩鱼片冷藏过程中品质的影响,将脆肉鲩鱼片置于紫苏叶水提物中浸泡腌制,通过对脆肉鲩生鱼片和熟鱼片在冷藏过程中的质构、硫代巴比妥酸（TBA）、挥发性盐基氮（TVB-N）、菌落总数、感官评定等变化规律进行分析。结果表明:紫苏叶水提物对脆肉鲩鱼片贮藏过程中的TBA值、TVB-N值、菌落总数增长有显著抑制作用（p<0.05）,其中,生鱼片冷藏12 d TBA值为0.167 mg/100 g;熟鱼片冷藏过程TVB-N值均小于国标规定的二级鲜度;贮藏12 d生鱼片菌落总数为6.17 log CFU/g,达到水产品规定的货架期终点;冷藏过程感官评分缓慢下降,失重率不断升高;质构分析表明,鱼片硬度和咀嚼性均呈下降趋势。结论:紫苏叶水提物能有效抑制脆肉鲩鱼片冷藏过程中的脂肪氧化和腐败微生物的生长,明显延缓鱼片的腐败变质。      

Assessment of changes in hop resins and polyphenols during long‐term storage

Changes in the content and composition of hop secondary metabolites during storage are reflected in beer quality and in the economics of beer production. A 12‐month storage experiment with T90 pellets of four hop varieties showed different dynamics of hop aging in relation to both storage conditions and hop variety. Negligible effects on the α‐ and β‐acids were detected during storage without air access at +2°C. Storage at +20°C resulted in a final loss of 20–25% α‐acids, but the content of β‐acids did not change significantly. Large decreases in α‐acids (64–88%) and in β‐acids (51–83%) were found in hops stored with access to air at +20°C. The rate of decline accelerated markedly after 6 months of storage. In terms of hop resin changes, Premiant and Sládek were the most and the least stable varieties, respectively. After 12 months, the content of the total polyphenols and flavonoids decreased by 30–40% and by 20–30%, respectively, irrespective of storage conditions. The rate of decline accelerated strongly after 6 months. The DPPH (1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl) antiradical potential decrease was significant only in hops stored under aerobic conditions. The depletion was 9–25% after 1 year; Saaz was the most stable variety. Copyright © 2012 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

茶多酚-海藻糖脱腥液对白鲢鱼贮藏品质的影响

研究比较了茶多酚、海藻糖以及茶多酚-海藻糖脱腥液对白鲢鱼肉的脱腥效果,并选用脱腥效果最好的茶多酚-海藻糖复合脱腥液应用于白鲢鱼肉的冷藏保鲜。通过感官评价、微生物和理化指标分析,研究复合脱腥液处理对白鲢鱼块在0℃贮藏过程中品质变化及货架期的影响。实验结果表明,经脱腥液处理能有效抑制白鲢鱼块冷藏过程中的细菌生长,减缓鱼肉TVB-N值、TBA值和p H的升高,延缓鱼肉感官评分、硬度和咀嚼度的下降,能够延长白鲢鱼块的货架期6 d左右。      

Establishment of quality predictive models for bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) fillets during storage at different temperatures

Quality predictive models were developed to predict the freshness of bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) fillets during storage at different temperatures. Quality indices [sensory score, total volatile base nitrogen (TVB‐N), total aerobic counts (TAC) and K value] at ?3, 0, 3, 9 and 15 °C were estimated and kinetically modelled by the Arrhenius equation. The activation energy (E_A) of sensory score, TVB‐N, TAC and K value was 78.17, 75.93, 106.53 and 76.21 kJ mol^?1, and the corresponding rate constants (k₀) were 1.16 × 10¹⁵, 2.60 × 10¹⁴, 4.05 × 10¹⁹ and 1.36 × 10¹⁵. The high regression coefficients (R² > 0.87) indicated the acceptability of the zero‐order reaction for sensory score, TVB‐N, TAC and K value. Relative errors between predicted and observed freshness indicators values of sensory score, TVB‐N, TAC and K value were all below 10% except the values at 6th day of K value, 3rd day and 9th day of TVB‐N. These results indicated that the models based on sensory score, TVB‐N, TAC and K value could effectively predict the freshness indicators of bighead carp fillets at the range of ?3 to 15 °C.     

不同贮藏条件对高白鲑鱼片品质变化的影响

以感官特性、色差、质构、K值、pH、硫代巴比妥酸(TBA)值以及菌落总数(TVC)为评价参数,研究冷却保鲜(4 ℃)、冰藏保鲜(0 ℃)以及微冻保鲜(-3 ℃)对高白鲑鱼片贮藏期间品质变化的影响。结果表明:随着贮藏时间增加至第6 d,各实验组的感官品质、色差和质构均逐渐降低,K值、TBA值和菌落总数均持续增加,且4 ℃实验组上升程度明显快于其他组(p<0.05)。综合分析不同指标的数据发现,微生物数量、K值和TBA值能够准确地反映出高白鲑鱼片的品质变化,同时也发现4 ℃和0 ℃贮藏条件下高品质保鲜期分别为1 d和2 d,而-3 ℃微冻能将一级鲜度延长至3 d,有效维持良好鲜度品质。研究结果为高白鲑高品质保鲜提供数据支持和参考依据。