Abstract
The effects of methanolic pomegranate peel extract (MPPE) on the quality of gutted rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) were examined periodically during 6 months of storage at -18°C. Fresh samples were dipped (ratio of fish to liquid, 1:2 [wt/vol]) in sterile water or in sterile water containing 1, 2, or 4% (wt/vol) MPPE and packed in low-density polyethylene pouches. The control and treated samples were analyzed monthly for microbiological, chemical, sensory, and textural characteristics. Microbial growth in samples was significantly reduced by MPPE treatment (P < 0.05). Smaller increases in the values for total volatile base nitrogen, peroxide, and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and better oxidative stability were also obtained. Moreover, higher organoleptic scores were recorded. However, regarding the general acceptability, the highest score was achieved in the 1% MPPE group. Greater hardness and chewiness were obtained with 4% MPPE (P < 0.05). Therefore, dipping fish in MPPE can be considered an effective method to extend the shelf life and the overall quality of the product.
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