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Whey protein concentrate: Autolysis inhibition and effects on the gel properties of surimi prepared from tropical fish

  • Saroat Rawdkuen
  • , Soottawat Benjakul
  • Mae Fah Luang University
  • Prince of Songkla University

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Abstract

Effects of whey protein concentrate (WPC) on autolysis inhibition and gel properties of surimi produced from bigeye snapper (Priacanthus tayenus), goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis), threadfin bream (Nemipterus bleekeri) and lizardfish (Saurida tumbil) were investigated. WPC (0-3%) showed inhibitory activity against autolysis in all surimi at both 60 and 65 °C in a concentration-dependent manner. Myosin heavy chain (MHC) of surimi was more retained in the presence of WPC. Breaking force and deformation of kamaboko gels of all surimi increased as added levels of WPC increased (P < 0.05). This was associated with lower levels of protein degradation, as evidenced by the decrease in trichloroacetic acid-soluble peptide content (P < 0.05). WPC at 3% (w/w) significantly decreased the whiteness of gels. However, water-holding capacity of kamaboko gels was improved with increasing concentration of WPC. The microstructure of surimi gels generally became denser with the addition of WPC.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1077-1084
Number of pages8
JournalFood Chemistry
Volume106
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gel strength
  • Gel weakening
  • Proteinase
  • Surimi gel
  • Whey

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