Abstract
The effects of post-harvest storage temperatures and times on proteolysis of Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus) and relationship to changes in protein solubility were evaluated. Myosin heavy chain (MHC) degraded rapidly during post-harvest storage at low temperatures (0-5°C). Greater degradation of MHC occurred at elevated temperatures. Actin degradation was similar to that of MHC but to a lesser degree. Both log- percent MHC and actin degradation were highly correlated (R2 = 0.88 and 0.74) to protein solubility. Degraded proteins were not completely removed by washing, resulting in a lower MHC content in washed mince.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 536-539 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Food Science |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- Pacific whiting
- proteolysis
- solubility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science