Properties of Dark and Light Tissue from Horse Mackerel (Trachurus murphyi)

Mechanical and physical properties of light and dark tissues from horse mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) were determined for tissue separation. Raw dark tissue was 1.8 times harder than raw white (1.4 and 0.79 kg-f/g, respectively). Hardness after heating to 20°C decreased slightly but it increased sharply to a value of about 2.4 kg-f/ g at 40°C. Tensile strength of the skin was highest at 30°C and a large reduction in the shearing force of the interfibrillar matrix (connective tissue) was also attained at that temperature. Pieces of light muscle were denser (d =1.082) than those of dark tissue (d = 1.059) and relative separation was attained based on terminal velocities. Heating at 30°C appeared adequate to implement future mechanical disruption processes.     

Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure Treatment (HHPT) on Quality and Shelf Life of Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)

The ability of high hydrostatic pressure treatment (HHPT) to extend the shelf life of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) was assessed in this study. For that purpose, fillets were subjected to pressure treatments at 200, 300, 400 MPa at 5, 10, 15 °C for 5 and 15 min. The influence of pressure treatments on the levels of trimethylamine nitrogen (TMA-N) and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) as well as color changes was investigated. The suitable combinations were determined as 200 MPa, 15 °C for 5 min. and 400 MPa, 5 °C for 5 min. In the second stage, the shelf life of samples, which were treated at these conditions, stored at 4?±?0.5 °C were studied by monitoring pH, color, sensorial features (appearance and odor), TMA-N, TBA, total volatile basic nitrogen, histamine, and total mesophilic aerobic count. The unpressurized mackerel samples were acceptable up to only 7 days compared to 17 and 19 days after 200 and 400 MPa treatments; respectively. The results obtained in this study showed that HHPT in combination with chilled storage can improve the shelf life and quality of fish.     

Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure on Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Rice Starch

Rice starch–water suspension (20%) were subjected to high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatment at 120, 240, 360, 480, and 600 MPa for 30 min. Polarizing light microscope, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), rapid visco analyzer (RVA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and X-ray diffraction were used to investigate the physicochemical and structural changes of starch. Microscopy studies showed that the treatment of starch with HHP under 600 MPa for 30 min resulted in a complete loss of birefringence and a gel-like appearance. The treatment of starch suspension with HHP at 600 MPa resulted in a significant increase in swelling power and solubility at low temperature (50–60 °C), but opposite trends were found at high temperature (70–90 °C). The DSC analysis showed a decrease in gelatinization temperatures and gelatinization enthalpy with increase of pressure levels. RVA viscograms of starches exhibited an increase in peak, trough, and final viscosities, peak time, and pasting temperature but decrease of breakdown, setback viscosities, and pasting temperature when pressure was increased. X-ray diffraction studies showed that the HHP treatment converted rice starch that displayed the A-type X-ray patterns to the B-type-like pattern. These results showed that the treatment of rice starch in 20% starch/water suspension at a pressure of 600 MPa for 30 min led to a complete gelatinization of starch granules.     

Color and Gel-forming Properties of Horse Mackerel (Trachurus japonicus) as Related to Washing Conditions

A beneficial decoloration effect resulted for horse mackerel mince washed with ozonized water within 10–20 min, but a longer washing time was required to improve the color properties when cold water or alkaline solution was used. Increase in pH as well as improvements in gel-forming ability occurred for mince washed with alkaline solution. The maximal gel strength of surimi was found when washed for 90 min. A marked decrease in pH and an undesirable gel strength of mince, as well as oxidation of the fish oil occurred during ozone treatment. Since the salt-soluble protein concentration increased for all minces washed with the three methods, improvement in gel-forming ability of washed mince was attributed to the increase in pH rather than to oil removal.     

高静压技术对豆浆中脂肪氧合酶的钝化效果及其动力学分析

研究了高静压技术(HHP)对豆浆中脂肪氧合酶(LOX)活性的钝化作用,并进行失活动力学分析。结果表明:HHP处理能显著钝化豆浆中LOX活性。用300～600MPa压力处理5～20min,对LOX活性有显著的钝化效果(P<0.05),并且随处理压力和处理时间的增加,酶的失活率提高。当压力500MPa,保压时间0min时也有一定的钝化LOX效果;当压力600MPa处理10min以上,豆浆LOX活性被完全抑制。用500MPa处理5min,可以达到与传统巴氏杀菌相同的钝酶效果(P>0.05)。HHP技术钝化豆浆LOX的过程可用一级动力学模型拟合(R2>0.900)。随着压力的升高和处理时间的延长,k值逐渐升高,D值逐渐减小;动力学参数ZP和Va分别为125.94MPa和-45.290cm3/mol。HHP技术在钝化豆浆中脂肪氧合酶活性方面比传统巴氏杀菌彻底,效果更好。其在改善豆浆品质方面具有良好的应用前景。     

Effect of High Pressure on Physicochemical Properties of Meat

The application of high pressure offers some interesting opportunities in the processing of muscle-based food products. It is well known that high-pressure processing can prolong the shelf life of meat products in addition to chilling but the pressure-labile nature of protein systems limits the commercial range of applications. High pressure can affect the texture and gel-forming properties of myofibrillar proteins and, hence, has been suggested as a physical and additive-free alternative to tenderize and soften or restructure meat and fish products. However, the rate and magnitude at which pressure and temperature effects take place in muscles are variable and depend on a number of circumstances and conditions that are still not precisely known. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge of the effects of high pressure on muscle tissue over a range of temperatures as it relates to meat texture, microstructure, color, enzymes, lipid oxidation, and pressure-induced gelation of myofibrillar proteins.     

Effect of heat on microorganisms isolated from freshly caught chilled scad (Trachurus trachurus)

The effects of heat on bacteria making up part of the microFlora of the sea-Fish Trachurus trachurus were studied. From 80 bacterial isolates which were subject to primary identiFication four were selected. The bacteria were subjected to a heat stress of 55°C for 20 s both in pure and mixed suspensions, the D-values and post-stress recovery in nutrient broth were measured. Using differential plating on selective agents to identify sites of injury and recovery times, the growth parameters dissolved oxygen, redox potential and pH were measured during recovery. Bacteria presumptively identiFied as Shewanella putrefaciens and Pseudomonas putida were more sensitive to heat than other bacteria, suggesting that most heat treatments of Fish may reduce the number of these bacteria. After dissolved oxygen was used up during recovery in nutrient broth, Eh declined from positive to negative values typical of facultative bacteria showing that, after initial aerobic growth, the bacteria changed their metabolism to grow anaerobically. When dissolved oxygen reached zero, about 120 h after inoculation, the numbers of all bacteria were about 10⁷mL⁻¹, and corresponds to a minimum in the pH values, except for the most heat sensitive isolate (300 h after inoculation). Differential plating showed increased sensitivity to NaCl induced by heat treatments in some isolates.     

超高压对嗜热链球菌噬菌体灭活效果的研究

为研究超高压(HHP)对嗜热链球菌噬菌体的灭活效果,以3株嗜热链球菌噬菌体为对象,在不同压力、处理时间及初始菌数条件下进行超高压处理,并与传统热处理进行比较;通过观察处理前、后噬菌体结构的变化,探明超高压灭活机理。试验结果表明,压力400MPa下无明显灭活效果;压力600MPa处理10~20min,可将3株噬菌体全部杀灭。噬菌体ALQ13.2和DT1随初始菌数的下降,灭活效果逐渐增强;Abc2则无显著性差异。72℃、15s的传统热处理对噬菌体无明显灭活作用,而时间延长至5min,可将大部分噬菌体杀灭。3株噬菌体的耐压性与耐热性无相关性,其中ALQ13.2最耐压,DT1最耐热。电镜结果显示超高压处理前、后噬菌体的结构发生多种变化。     

液体静高压处理啤酒研究进展

液体静高压(HHP)是一种可以在啤酒生产中代替巴斯德灭菌的非加热保藏方法。微生物学实验分析证实,HHP处理有着与热处理相当的灭菌效果。HHP处理未对啤酒样品的主要化学成分产生影响,同时可以丰富啤酒泡沫,提高啤酒胶体稳定性,能够代替激冷方法去除啤酒中的冷浑浊物。经HHP处理后的啤酒风味物质如高级醇、酯类、苦味质等与样品值相近,双乙酰随着压力变化会发生不同变化。HHP适合于灌装前进行冷灭菌处理,处理啤酒工艺分为"升压→动态保压→卸压"3个过程。HHP设备在工业上的应用主要以间歇工艺为主,单台设备生产能力较小,制约了其在啤酒生产中的推广应用。正在研究中的半连续式及连续式的HHP设备是应用于啤酒生产的方向。     

Seasonal variation in the chemical composition of horse-mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

Chemical analysis was performed on samples of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus L.) caught monthly off the Portuguese coast throughout a period of one year (May 1997-April 1998). In the period between August and January the amount of total lipids present was recorded showing a minimum in February. Protein content remained fairly constant during the whole one-year period. Seasonal variation of lipid classes was followed and fatty acid profiles of total, polar and non-polar lipids as well as that of phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) were determined. The non-polar lipids were the ever dominant group, mainly composed of triacylglycerols. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) were the main phospholipids mainly containing 20:5̣ and 22:6̣, but PE was richer in 22:6̣. Thus this species is all year long an adequate element of the traditional Portuguese diet, and contributes to the ̣ intake.     

Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressure on Rheological Properties of Rice Starch

The effect of high hydrostatic pressure-750 on rheological properties of rice starch-water system was examined. The starch dispersions (20% w/v) were pressurized at 120, 240, 360, 480, and 600 MPa for 30 min. The storage modulus and loss modulus increased with the pressure increase. A yield stress was generated at a low shear rate. The high hydrostatic pressure-treated starch gels performed shear thinning and the apparent viscosity dropped sharply at 480 MPa. Hysteresis loop area increased with the pressure increased and reached the maximum at 600 MPa. High hydrostatic pressure-treated starch gels were found to be weak gels and thixotropic.     

Effect of Hydrostatic Pressure on Aggregation and Viscoelastic Properties of Tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) Myosin

ABSTRACT: Hydrostatic pressures from 500 to 2000 atmospheres (atm) were applied at 0°C to determine the aggregation and viscoelastic properties of tilapia ( Orechromis niloticus ) myosin. Native myosins were present as long, linear, and single filaments. After a 500-atm treatment, these filaments unfolded and their volume decreased. Upon 1000-atm and 1500-atm treatments, myosins aggregated and formed inseparable network structures. Further, they transformed from viscous sol to elastic gels with a pressure of 500 to 1000 atm. At 2000 atm, the myosin formed irregular aggregates. This study reveals that at 500 atm, myosins unfolded; at 1000 atm, they aggregated, and beyond 1500 atm, they formed both a precipitate and gel.     

Protein changes after irradiation and ice storage of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)

Anthocyanin-rich concentrates from different fruits can be used as natural food colourants. The pigments' stability is comparatively low and dependent on the composition of food matrices. Food ingredients relevant for soft drinks, jelly fruits and salad dressings were tested in model systems regarding their influence on the colour stability of elderberry and black currant concentrate determined by colour measurement (CIE L ^* a ^* b ^*). In aqueous solutions food-grade organic acids and salt were found to influence anthocyanin stability: colour stability increased with increasing pK _a of acids and decreased with increasing salt concentrations. This may be attributed to altered solvation characteristics of aqueous solutions. A stabilizing influence was found for sugars presumably by reducing water activity. However, when heat treatment was applied, e.g. in the production of hydrocolloid gels, fructose was shown to accelerate anthocyanin decay due to the formation of sugar degradation products. Comparing hydrocolloids, alginate was shown to increase colour stability in aqueous solution and pectin displayed overall highest colour stability in a gel model system, suggesting that polyuronic acids may improve anthocyanin stability by intermolecular association.     

超高压对菠菜浆贮藏期间颜色变化的影响

为探究超高压技术（HHP）处理菠菜浆的颜色品质在不同贮藏条件下的变化规律,对HHP处理样品的CIEL’a’6’颜色进行测定。结果表明,HHP处理菠菜浆在处理后和贮藏期与传统热处理菠菜浆相比其颜色品质更好。在4~C下进行贮藏,HHP处理样品的一a‘值和h。值均显著高于热处理样品,并且在贮藏期阀基本保持不变;￡_’值在HHP处理后显著增加,在贮藏过程中亦基本保持不变,色泽更为明亮。在27。C下进行贮藏,HHP处理样品的一a’值和h。值均显著高于热处理和未处理样品,并在贮藏期间呈下降趋势;上’值在贮藏过程中呈现曲折上升的趋势。因此,HHP处理菠菜浆的表观绿色在冷藏和室温贮藏条件下均要好于传统热处理。HHP处理可以在一定程度上保持绿色菠菜浆的颜色品质,减缓其颜色品质的劣变。     

Effect of Osmotic Dehydration Under High Hydrostatic Pressure on Microstructure, Functional Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca)

Sliced strawberries were subjected to combined osmotic dehydration (40 °Brix) and high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 MPa for 10 min. This research was carried out to study the effects of pressure on firmness, polysaccharides, total dietary fibre and microstructure, functional properties (rehydration ratio and water holding capacity) and bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, flavonoid and total phenolic). HHP affected the texture of the fruits leading to soft fruits due to increasing pressure. Fruit microstructure evidenced influence of pressure presenting the pressurised samples irregular matrices compared to samples treated at 0.1 MPa (control samples). Polysaccharides increased with pressure. Total dietary fibre, anthocyanins, flavonoids and total phenolic content showed a decrease with pressure when compared to control samples. Based on results, minor alterations of the mentioned quality parameters were evidenced when working in the range of 300–500 MPa.     

High Hydrostatic Pressure Effects on Vegetable Structure

Cryo-fracture scanning electron microscopy revealed the changes that cauliflower and spinach leaves undergo after treatment with high hydrostatic pressure. High pressure changed cell permeability and enabled movement of water and metabolites from inside to outside of the cell. The ultrastructure showed that parenchyma organization disappeared in spinach leaf and cavity formation occurred after treatment. However, cauliflower exhibited a firm structure with a soaked appearance and would be more suitable than spinach for high hydrostatic pressure treatment.     

Effect of frozen storage on the quality of whole fish and fillets of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) and mediterranean hake (Merluccius mediterraneus)

 Whole fish and fillets of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) and mediterranean hake (Merluccius mediterraneus) were assessed for quality (physical, chemical and sensory attributes) changes throughout 12 months of frozen storage at −18 °C. The pH, expressible water (EXW), quantities of trimethylamine (TMA), dimethylamine (DMA), formaldehyde (FA), the total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) the thiobarbituric acid number (TBA), peroxide value (PV) and amount of free fatty acids (FFA) increased, while sensory attributes (odour, taste, texture) decreased during the frozen storage period. A comparison of quality scores between whole fish and fillets of horse mackerel and mediterranean hake showed that there were no significant differences (P>0.05) in attribute scores. There were, however, significant differences (P<0.05) in pH, EXW, TMA, DMA, FA, TVB-N, TBA, FFA and PV. Received: 19 April 1996/Revised version: 7 September 1996     

Impact of High Hydrostatic Pressure on Protein Aggregation and Rheological Properties of Legume Batters

The impact of high hydrostatic pressure (HP) treatment on protein aggregation and rheological properties of legume batters has been investigated. Gelatinisation/pasting and gelling profiles, rheological parameters and protein solubility of HP-hydrated chickpea (CP), green pea (GP) and soybean (SB) flours were determined. CP, GP and SB hydrated flours, at dough yield (DY) 160 and 200, were treated for 10 min at 0.1, 200, 350 or 450 MPa. Pressures of ≥350 MPa downward shifts gelatinisation temperatures in CP and GP regardless the hydration level. For all legume batters, HP provokes changes on the rheology of hydrated samples, particularly in softer batters (DY 200), leading to an increased stiff/solid character. Analysis of proteins extracted in different buffers revealed that pressures of >200 MPa induced the formation of urea-insoluble complexes, disulphide bonds and/or other strong protein aggregates. Although the extent of protein modification was dependent on the applied pressure, the results collected so far show that high HP can be used to improve the breadmaking functionality of CP, GP and SB batters.