Transforming the fermented fish landscape: Microbiota enable novel,safe, flavorful,and healthy products for modern consumers |
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Authors: | Yueqi Wang Qian Chen Laihao Li Shengjun Chen Yongqiang Zhao Chunsheng Li Huan Xiang Yanyan Wu Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse |
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Affiliation: | 1. Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of The People's Republic of China, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China;2. Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of The People's Republic of China, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China
Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, China
Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China |
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Abstract: | Regular consumption of fish promotes sustainable health while reducing negative environmental impacts. Fermentation has long been used for preserving perishable foods, including fish. Fermented fish products are popular consumer foods of historical and cultural significance owing to their abundant essential nutrients and distinct flavor. This review discusses the recent scientific progress on fermented fish, especially the involved flavor formation processes, microbial metabolic activities, and interconnected biochemical pathways (e.g., enzymatic/non-enzymatic reactions associated with lipids, proteins, and their interactions). The multiple roles of fermentation in preservation of fish, development of desirable flavors, and production of health-promoting nutrients and bioactive substances are also discussed. Finally, prospects for further studies on fermented fish are proposed, including the need of monitoring microorganisms, along with the precise control of a fermentation process to transform the traditional fermented fish to novel, flavorful, healthy, and affordable products for modern consumers. Microbial-enabled innovative fermented fish products that consider both flavor and health benefits are expected to become a significant segment in global food markets. The integration of multi-omics technologies, biotechnology-based approaches (including synthetic biology and metabolic engineering) and sensory and consumer sciences, is crucial for technological innovations related to fermented fish. The findings of this review will provide guidance on future development of new or improved fermented fish products through regulating microbial metabolic processes and enzymatic activities. |
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Keywords: | fermentation fish product flavor health benefits metabolic pathway microbial community |
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