ISSN:
1365-2621
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Surimi is a washed and stabilized fish mince with valuable gel-forming properties. However the preparation process is wasteful and a modified process, with less washing, was investigated. The properties of the gels (cooked at 40°C for 30 min followed by 90°C for 40 min) were assessed by instrumental and sensory methods. Gels prepared from surimi were soft and very flexible; gels from unwashed fresh cod mince were firmer and less elastic, but still gave a maximum score on the folding test. A single wash made the gels firmer and slightly more elastic than those from unwashed mince. Gels from unwashed mince of frozen cod were firmer than surimi-derived gels, and were the most brittle. Sensory assessment of the gels found no difference in firmness between the different washing procedures and small differences in elasticity and toughness. The addition of starch (fish: starch, 100:5, w/w) increased the firmness and sensory toughness of each derived gel, and reduced the elasticity in the mouth of non-surimi gels. The colour of gels derived directly from fish was off-white, compared with the white surimi-derived gels. The colour of the former darkened during frozen storage, but lightened again after thawing.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1989.tb00622.x
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