Protein solubility in pacific whiting affected by proteolysis during storage

Tein M. Lin, Jae W. Park

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)536-539
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Food Science
    Volume61
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1996

    Keywords

    • Pacific whiting
    • proteolysis
    • solubility

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Food Science

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