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  • Publication
    The quality of Surimi from different species of freshwater fish (Clarias gariepinus, Pangasius hypothalamus, Channa striata and Oreochromis niloticus)
    (AIP Publishing, 2023) ;
    Norsyifatul Amiza Ali
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    Mazlin Nur Iman Hasnoel Mazidi
    ;
    Mohd Nizam Lani
    The rapid decline of marine fish species due to overheating oceans and over-catching that traditionally used for surimi making has prompted a search for alternative species from freshwater fish species. The aims of the study were to investigate the quality and the sensory acceptability of surimi made from different freshwater fish species which are African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Sutchi catfish (Pangasius hypothalamus), Snakehead murrel (Channa striata) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Surimi made from marine fish; threadfin bream was used as control. The method to produce surimi started with deheading, descaling, deboning and mincing the fresh fish. The minced fish flesh was also known as otoshimi and after undergone two cycles of washing processes with ice water and 3% salt, the otoshimi was then become surimi. There was no significant different in the yields of surimi from all the freshwater fish and control which in the ranged of 18.7 to 22.5%. Surimi from Snakehead murrel, Tilapia and Sutchi catfish showed the highest value for colour L*, a* and b* values, respectively. Surimi from Tilapia also had the highest gel strength (262.4 gF). As for protein, ash and moisture contents, there were significantly the highest (P<0.05) in Snakehead murrel, Tilapia and Sutchi catfish, respectively. As expected, there was no significant different (P>0.05) in fat contents for all the surimi regardless of the fish species. From the sensory acceptance test, fish cake made from African catfish surimi had the highest acceptability compared to other fish species.
  • Publication
    The effect of different fresh spices on the fermentation process, physico-chemical properties, lactic acid bacteria microflora and sensory acceptability of fermented saltwater clam (Paratapes textilis)
    (AIP Publishing, 2023) ;
    Jun Ze Lee
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    Mazlin Nur Iman Hasnoel Mazidi
    ;
    Mohd Nizam Lani
    Fermentation is the oldest method to process and preserve the food. However, the strong aroma and taste of fermented food is not well accepted by most people especially the young generations. In this study, saltwater clam (Paratapes textilis) which is one of the popular shellfish consumed in Malaysia had been fermented for 6 days with addition of fresh spices such as ginger, onion, garlic and lemongrass. The fermented saltwater clam without any addition of fresh spices was served as control. The aims are to determine the physico-chemical properties, microflora of lactic acid bacteria and sensory acceptability of fermented saltwater clams with addition of different fresh spices. The physico-chemical changes such as pH, colour, texture profile and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) were determined. The microflora and counts of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were determined using selective agars of deMan, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS), M17 and Tomato Juice. Over the fermentation period, the lightness (colour L*), firmness and pH decreased whereas TVBN increased. However, the fermented saltwater clams with addition of garlic did not show decrease in pH during fermentation. Lactobacillus sp. were found on MRS Agar and Tomato Juice Agar and Lactic Streptococci were found on M17 Agar in all the treatments. Lactobacillus sp. was found to be the dominant lactic acid bacteria. Among all the treatments, fermented saltwater clam with addition of garlic was the most preferred.
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