Abstract
Novel algorithm to determine the least cost formulation of a surimi blend was developed using linear programming (LP). Texture properties and the unit cost of surimi blend at the target moisture content were used as constraint functions and the objective function, respectively. The mathematical models to describe the moisture content dependence of the ring tensile properties were developed using critical moisture content, and the model parameters were used for the least cost LP (LCLP) model. The LCLP model successfully predicted the quality of surimi blend. Sensitivity analysis was used to obtain an additional information when the perturbations of design variables are provided. A standard procedure to determine the least cost formulation for blending surimi with varied moisture contents was systematically developed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20180056 |
Journal | International Journal of Food Engineering |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Jun 1 |
Keywords
- critical moisture content
- linear programming
- linearization
- optimization
- surimi
- texture map
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Engineering (miscellaneous)