Abstract
Biochemical and conformational changes of actomyosin stored in ice were investigated. The K-value of threadfin bream increased from 9% to 40% after storage for 12 d. Ca2+-, EDTA-, Mg2+-, and Mg2+-Ca2+-ATPase activities of actomyosin decreased, whereas Mg2+-EGTA ATPase activities increased. Total SH content of actomyosin increased after 3 d and decreased thereafter. Surface hydrophobicity gradually increased within 6 d. Protein loss during washing increased with storage time. A signifcant reduction (50%) of breaking force of thrice-washed mince was observed in fish stored in ice for 6 d. There was no evidence of proteolysis of muscle proteins stored up to 9 d as shown with SDS-PAGE.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 985-990 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Food Science |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Actomyosin
- Post-harvest
- Protein conformation
- Threadfin bream
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science