Fish Protein Concentrate (FPC) from Bombay Duck Isolated by Radiation‐Heat Combination Procedure: Functional and Nutritional Properties

Abstract

ABSTRACTA process involving gamma‐irradiation (200 Krad) and heat treatment (60°C, 10 min), for the preparation of fish protein concentrate (FPC) from a tropical fish Bombay duck (Harpodon nehereus) is described. The procedure enabled the precipitation of 75% of proteins from Bombay duck muscle which accounted for 80% of myofibrillar proteins. The solubility of FPC was 3% in water and 15% in 5% NaCl. However, the preparation could be solubilized by treatments with alkali (0.2N NaOH) or proteolytic enzymes. Among the enzymes tested for FPC solubilization, pronase was Pound to be the most effective both with respect to the extent and the rate of hydrolysis. The FPC displayed good functional properties in terms of emulsifying capacity and wettability. The PER was better than that obtained for casein when fed to rats at 11% protein level.