Fish Protein Hydrolysate Research Articles

Antioxidant activity of protein hydrolysate from snakehead fish (Channa striata) viscera obtained by enzymatic process

Snakehead fish (Channa striata) in South Sumatra, Indonesia has been widely used as a raw material in the processing of typical Palembang food industry, namely pempek, kemplang, and kerupuk. During its processing, not all parts of the fish can be utilized. In general, only 40% of the fish is used for consumption and 60% is wasted as by-products. One of the by-product produced during processing is viscera which can still be used as value-added products. One alternative is to use viscera as raw material in the production of fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) which is well known to have functional properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antihypertensive, and anticancer. This research was aim to determine the antioxidant activity of FPH made from snakehead fish viscera as a source of natural antioxidants. The research was conducted by papain treatments with the concentration of enzymes used were 1%, 2% and 3%. Evaluation of the hydrolysis process was done by measure the soluble protein and DH (degree of hydrolysis) while antioxidant activity was carried out by DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS (2,2-Azinobis 3-ethyl benzothiazoline6-sulfonic acid) assay. DH of fish protein hydrolysate was found to be 68.79%, 77.06% and 72.63%, respectively while protein solubility gave values of 5.69%, 6.15% and 6.56% respectively. The highest antioxidant activity was attained at enzyme concentration of 3% with DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS (2,2-Azinobis 3-ethyl benzothiazoline 6-sulphonic acid) value were 37.26% and 58.58% respectively.

Production and characteristics of sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) protein hydrolysate

Background: The sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) is a freshwater fish from the Loricariidae family, and is considered an invasive species in Indonesia. The fish is usually neglected and discarded. Its protein hydrolysate is the product of the breakdown of proteins into amino acids through the hydrolysis of acids, bases, or enzymes. Therefore, this study aims to determine the hydrolysate characteristics of sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) proteins, produced with different pH and hydrolysis durations. Methods: The hydrolysis was carried out with variable pH (control, 5, 7, 9) and hydrolysis durations (12 and 24 hours) in three replicates. Results: The hydrolysis duration, pH, and interaction of both variables had significant effects (p<0.05) on the parameters of yield, antioxidant activity, degree of hydrolysis, protein levels, and ash content. Similarly, the moisture content, hydrolysis duration, and pH were significantly affected (p<0.05), while their interactions were not (p>0.05). The pH treatment had a significant effect on fat content (p<0.05), while the hydrolysis length and the interaction between the two had no significant effect (p>0.05). Based on this study, the best resulting production of fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) from sailfin catfish were a for a combination of pH 9 and a hydrolysis duration of 24 hours. The characteristics of FPH produced were as follows: a yield of 57.39%, antioxidant activity 63.99%, degree of hydrolysis 40.67%, water content 7.28%, ash content 7.63%, fat content 5.10%, protein content 34.51%, molecular weight 6.14 -118.17 KDa, total essential amino acids 49.30%, and nonessential amino acids 50.71%. Conclusions: Two factors affected FPH characteristics in sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis). The best processing conditions to obtain optimal characteristics for FPH were a yield of 57.39%, antioxidant levels of 63.99%, a DH of 40.67%, a moisture content of 7.28%, ash content of 7.63%, fat content of 5.10%, and protein content of 34.51%.

Characterization, Bioactivity and Application of Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles in a Food Emulsion Model

In this study, chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) were prepared by the ionic gelation technique with tripolyphosphate (TPP), and the effect of CNP composition and physicochemical characteristics were evaluated. After the synthesis optimization, CNPs were used as carriers for a fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) with bioactive properties (CNPH). The physicochemical characteristics, antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial, antihypertensive and emulsifier properties of unloaded and loaded CNPs in a food system model were studied. CNPH showed a uniform particle distribution, size ~200 nm, high stability (zeta potential around 30 mV), radical scavenging activity and increased antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella sonnei and Aeromonas hydrophila. Additionally, CNPH showed an angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory activity of 63.6% and, when added to a food emulsion model, this system containing CNPs, with or without FHP, exhibited improved food emulsion stability. Thus, CNPs were able to carry the FPH while maintaining their bioactive properties and can be an alternative to the delivery of bioactive peptides with potential as an emulsion stabilizer for food applications.

Impact of dietary porcine blood by-products in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) physiology, evaluated by welfare biomarkers and the antibacterial properties of the skin mucus

Tools are required for quick and easy preliminary evaluation of functional feeds efficiency on fisheries. The analysis of skin mucus biomarkers is a recent alternative approach providing a faster feed-back from the laboratory which is characterized by being less invasive, more rapid and with reduced costs. The effect of replacing fishmeal and fish protein hydrolysates by means of two porcine by-products, the porcine spray-dried plasma (SDPP) and pig protein hydrolysate (PPH), in compound diets (50.4% crude protein, 16.2% crude protein, 22.1 MJ/kg feed) was evaluated in juvenile meagre (Argyrosomus regius) during a two-months period. To determine the impact of these dietary replacements, growth and food performance were measured together with digestive enzymes activities and filet proximal composition. Additionally, skin mucus was collected and characterized by determining main mucus biomarkers (protein, glucose, lactate, cortisol, and antioxidant capacity) and its antibacterial properties, measured by the quick in vitro co-culture challenges. In comparison to the control group, the inclusion of PPH and SDPP, in meagre diets reduced growth (7.4–8.8% in body weight), increased feed conversion ratios (9.0–10.0%), results that were attributed to a reduction in feed intake values (24.2–33.0%) (P < 0.05). Porcine blood by-products did not modify the activity of gastric and pancreatic digestive enzymes as well as those involved in nutrient absorption (alkaline phosphatase) nor liver oxidative stress condition (P > 0.05). In contrast, a reduction in fillet lipid content associated to an increase in fillet protein levels were found in fish fed SDPP and PPH diets (P < 0.05). As compared to the control diet, the dietary replacement did not alter the levels of the skin mucus biomarkers related to stress (cortisol and antioxidant capacity) or nutritional status (soluble protein, glucose and lactate) (P > 0.05). Interestingly, regardless of the worst performance in somatic growth, meagre fed diets containing both tested porcine by-products showed a significantly improved antibacterial capacity of their skin mucus. This enhancement was more prominent for fish fed with the PPH diet, which may be attributed to a higher content of immunomodulatory bioactive compounds in PPH. Further research will be necessary to provide insights on how the inclusion of SDPP and PPH, at the expense of dietary fishmeal and fish protein hydrolysates, affects feed intake and growth performance in meagre. However, the use of skin mucus biomarkers has been demonstrated to be an excellent methodology for a preliminary characterization of the functional feeds, in particular for their prophylactic properties by the study of mucus antibacterial activity.

Fish protein hydrolysates as a health-promoting ingredient-recent update.

Dietary habits and lifestyle-related diseases indicate that food has a direct impact on individual health. Hence, a diet containing essential nutrients is important for healthy living. Fish and fish products are important in diets worldwide because of their nutritional value, especially their easily digestible proteins with essential amino acids. Similarly, fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) obtained from fish muscle and by-products has been reported to exhibit various biological activities and to have functional properties, which make FPH a suitable nutraceutical candidate. This review focuses on the health-promoting ability of FPH in terms of skin health, bone and cartilage health, blood lipid profile, and body-weight management studied in rats and human model systems. The absorption and bioavailability of FPH in humans is discussed, and challenges and obstacles of FPH as a functional food ingredient are outlined.

Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates and Extracts: A Source of Novel Anti-Hypertensive and Anti-Diabetic Peptides

The abundance of fish and zooplankton (1 × 109 tons to 7 × 1010 tons) in the mesopelagic zone of the ocean is a source of novel raw materials that provides opportunities for sustainable new product development. The peculiar conditions of light and pressure in this ecological zone and the position of the specific organisms in the marine food chain results in diversity in their bio-composition. Mesopelagic fish are an underutilized resource, rich in proteins and omega-3 oils, and present opportunities to develop novel feed, food and functional food ingredients and products. However, there is also a need to ensure that this resource is not overfished and is processed to optimize the catch in line with sustainability goals. There is therefore a need to establish sustainable bioprocessing technologies to yield value added products from mesopelagic fish species. In the present study, various protein extracts from the mesopelagic fish Maurolicus muelleri (M) and Meganyctiphanes norvegica (Northern Krill) (K) and combinations of proteins from these species (C) were generated using hydrolysis methods. Protein Hydrolysates were generated using four different enzymes including Alcalase, endocut-01, endogenous M/K enzymes and FoodPro PNL. Hydrolysates were characterized and assessed for their ability to inhibit enzymes important in diseases associated with metabolic syndrome. The ability of generated Hydrolysates to inhibit enzymes including Angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE-1; EC. 3.4.15.1) associated with blood pressure regulation, Acetylcholinesterase (AChE; EC 3.1.1.7) associated with maintenance of the nervous system, and Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV; EC 3.4.14.5) linked with development of type-2-diabetes, was determined. In a separate process, the same mesopelagic fish species were transformed into fishmeal, Hydrolysates, fish-silage, and aqueous extracts (AQ) and screened for bioactivities using the same bioassays. The Hydrolysates contained greater than 60% protein (dry weight basis) when analyzed using the DUMAS method. A hydrolysate from M. muelleri generated using FoodPro PNL (M1) inhibited the ACE-1 enzyme by 89.56% when assayed at a concentration of 1 mg/ml compared to the positive control Captopril©. Aqueous extract two (AQ2) inhibited ACE-1 by 95.28% when assayed at 1 mg/ml compared to the control. Sample M1 inhibited DPP-IV by 100% and aqueous extract one (AQ1) inhibited the same enzyme by 90.08% when assayed at a concentration of 1 mg/ml compared to Sitagliptin used as the positive control. All samples assayed did not significantly inhibit the enzyme AChE–fraction C3 (combined hydrolzate 3: Krill and M. muelleri) inhibited AChE by 27.48% only. Based on these results samples M1, C3, and AQ1 were selected for further characterization and the IC50 values for each were determined in relation to ACE-1 and DPP-IV inhibition as well as their amino acid composition. Glutamate and aspartate were the most abundant amino acids in the selected samples. IC50 values of &amp;lt;0.2 mg/ml and distinct terminal amino acids were identified in each of the three fractions. The study shows that targeting processing of mesopelagic fish have potential to generate Hydrolysates for use in the prevention of type-2-diabetes and hypertension.

Agricultural Bio-Stimulant Activity of Fish Protein Hydrolysate from Common Silver Belly (Gerres subfasciatus)

Taking into account of using the fish industry wastes and for expanding the incentive to a few under used fish species, protein hydrolysates from fish proteins are being set up by a few specialists everywhere throughout the world. Fish Protein Hydrolysates (FPH) are breakdown results of enzymatic transformation of fish proteins into smaller units like peptides, which typically contain 2-20 amino acids. Their worth has been expanded by utilizing them as fluid bio compost, feed supplement and bioorganic fertilizer. From the research carried out at our laboratory, Dry fish silver belly with both microbe and enzyme acquired from cultural broth of lactobacillus species, catalyst papain demonstrated positive upgrade of development and advancement of plants tested. In view of the yield of FPH concentrates from both microbial and enzymatic hydrolysis, the pace of seedling life list in Urad dhal, green gram and okra got higher in 0.1-0.5% convergence of dry fish hydrolysate from lactobacillus treated than in the control variation. With respect to the seeds of urad dhal, green gram and okra, the germination rate and seedling energy list from treated seeds surpassed control by 19.11-128.71%. The positive effect of dry fish protein hydrolysate by microbial procedure on germination rate, seedling life record rate in 3 kinds of seeds is the reason for the improvement of protein hydrolysate item for application in crop creation utilizing dry fish squanders. The Seedling grown in 0.5% concentration of fish hydrolysates showed significant increase in seedling vigour index of Urad dhal (13.29 ± 0.12 %), Green gram (14.1 ± 0.17%) and Okra (5.39 ± 0.43 %) was recorded through one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). By HPLC determination amino acid results determined that protein hydrolysates process can be stopped on 7th day (643.56ppm) whereas @ 10th day amino acid decreased (326.24ppm). Results suggest that probiotic assumes a superior job in dry fish protein hydrolysates than compounds when contrasted and yield and prudent astute.

The effect of hydrolyzate on amino acid levels in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Fish is one of the most important foods in the human diet because of its high nutritional quality. One of the potential local foodstuffs in Grobogan is Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Nile tilapia has a high nutrient content, especially protein. To obtain better benefits from fish protein, it can be processed into fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) products. Fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) which contain a mixture of small protein or peptides and free amino acids are beneficial for children diet, in preventing and combating malnutrition problems through readily absorbed essential amino acids. This study aimed to analyze the amino acid profile of Nile tilapia and fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) from Nile tilapia. The treatments included processing Nile tilapia into hydrolysate and analyse amino acids of Nile tilapia before and after hydrolysate. The process of making FPH uses a local microbial protease enzyme from Bacillus licheniformis. Amino acids composition was analysed using an internal method developed by Saraswanti Indo Genetech laboratory (18- 5-17/MU/SMM-SIG, UPLC). Data were analysed using the paired t-test statistical test. The results showed there were significant differences in the rate of all amino acid profiles (p&lt;0.05), except L-Aspartic Acid, L-Tyrosine and L-Histidine (p&gt;0.05). From the research, it can be concluded hydrolysate processing has an effect on the increase of Lglutamic acid and L-lysine amino acid.

Physicochemical properties, oxidative stability and sensory acceptance of shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma) – surimi emulsion sausages

The aim of this study was to identify the physicochemical properties, oxidative stability and sensory acceptability of shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma) emulsion sausage incorporated with commercial surimi and silver catfish (Pengasius) protein hydrolysate. Fish emulsion sausage was prepared with fish mince and surimi ratios as follows: Formulation A (100:0); B (60:40); C (40:60); D (0:100). The proximate compositions of the fish emulsion sausages were determined. An increase in surimi percentage was increased lightness (L*) and decreased redness (a*) values of the sausages significantly (p&lt;0.05). The higher fish mince ratio caused an increase in texture profile and a betteremulsified microstructure with fewer voids compared to the control. The fish protein hydrolysate could help maintain oxidative stability, as it has antioxidant properties. Moreover, the sensory evaluation indicated that all formulations of shortfin scad sausage incorporated with surimi and fish protein hydrolysate can be accepted by consumers, with formulation B had the highest rank as compared to control (100% surimi).

Reduction in flavor-intense components in fish protein hydrolysates by membrane filtration.

Enzymatic protein hydrolysates based on side stream materials from the fish-filleting industry are increasingly explored as food ingredients. However, intense sensory properties, and high salt contents, are often a limiting factor. Most of the sensory attributes, such as fish flavor and salty taste, can be ascribed to low-molecular-weight, water-soluble components, whereas bitterness is associated with small hydrophobic peptides. In this study, protein hydrolysates based on head and backbone residuals from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) were produced using two different enzymes. The effects of micro- and nanofiltration on the chemical composition, protein recovery, and sensory properties of the final products were investigated. The choice of raw material and enzyme had negligible effects, whereas nanofiltration caused a considerable reduction in metabolites, ash, and the intensity of several sensory attributes. The intensity of bitterness increased after nanofiltration, indicating that small peptides associated with bitter taste were retained by the membrane. Total protein yield after microfiltration was 24%-29%, whereas 19%-24% were recovered in the nanofiltration retentate. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Enzymatic protein hydrolysates can be included in food products to increase the protein content, and as a nutritional supplement and/or functional ingredient; however, unpalatable and intense flavors limit applications. This study investigated the use of membrane filtration to improve flavor quality and reduce salt content in fish protein hydrolysates. Although some protein loss is unavoidable in micro- and nanofiltration, this study demonstrates the production of fish protein hydrolysates with>90% protein and peptide content, which is suitable for inclusion in foods.

Chemometric evaluation of enzymatic hydrolysis in the production of fish protein hydrolysates with acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity

Fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) obtained from industrial processing residues are sources of bioactive peptides. The enzymatic hydrolysis process is essential in obtaining specific bioactivities such as inhibition of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). In this study the effect of different hydrolysis conditions on the properties of FPH to inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. A chemometric evaluation, based on a central composite rotatable design and principal component analysis, was applied to select hydrolysis conditions with best yield, degree of hydrolysis and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Experimental design results for AChE inhibition were between 10.51 and 40.45% (20, 30 and 50 mg.mL−1 of FPH), and three hydrolysis conditions were selected based on PCA evaluation. The amino acids profile, FTIR and AChE inhibition kinetics were evaluated. Results showed a mixed type of inhibition behavior and, the docking molecular analyzes suggest that the inhibition AChE occurred due to the basic amino acids, mainly by arginine.

Enzimatik Hidroliz Yöntemi Kullanılarak Balık İşleme Atıklarından Balık Protein Hidrolizatı Üretimi

Balık atıkları besinsel açıdan değerli, fonksiyonel özelliklere sahip ve kolay sindirilebilir, ekonomik değeri yüksek proteinli ürünlere dönüştürülebilirler. Balık işleme atıklarından kullanılabilir gıda ve biyoaktif bileşiklerin dönüşümü ile ilgili çalışmalara ve ticari üretime ağırlık verilmiştir. Balık protein hidrolizatları (BPH) ticari ürün olarak fonksiyonel gıda, hayvansal yem, organik gübre ve evcil hayvan gıdası olarak kullanıldığı gibi BPH’ larının içerdikleri nutrasötik özellikteki biyoaktif peptitler ile antihipertensif, antitrombotik, antikanser, immunomodulatör ve antioksidan aktivitesi gösterdikleri için tıp ve farmakolji alanında da değerlendirilmektedir. Hidrolizatlarının besleyici özelliklerinin, diğer protein hidrolizatlarından daha dengeli ve üstün olduğunu göstermektedir. Protein hidrolizatı üretmek için kimyasal ve enzimatik olmak üzere iki farklı yöntem kullanılmaktadır. Son zamanlarda; daha düşük sıcaklık, basınç ve 5-8 arası bir pH aralığı kullanıldığı için enzimatik yöntemle hidrolizat üretimini daha cazip hale getirmiştir. Hidrolizasyonun en etkili göstergesi hidroliz derecesi (HD(%)) olarak kullanılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmalardan elde edilen bulgulara göre, protein geri kazanımı için parçalanmış peptit bağlarının daha yüksek olması, HD(%)’ nin yükselmesine neden olmaktadır. Küçük molekül ağırlığına sahip proteinlerin suda daha fazla çözünürlüğü, hidrolizatın protein geri kazanımını artırarak, fonksiyonel özelliklerini daha kullanılabilir hale getirmektedir. Araştırmalarda elde edilen farklı değerlerin balık türlerine, atık kompozisyonuna, enzim türüne, hidroliz yöntemine (sıcaklık, süre ve enzim oranı) göre değişebileceği görülmektedir. Bu araştırmada balık işleme atıklarından enzimatik hidroliz yöntemi kullanılarak balık protein hidrolizatı üretimi konusu derlenmiştir.

Cytoprotective Effects of Fish Protein Hydrolysates against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress and Mycotoxins in Caco-2/TC7 Cells.

Many studies report the potent antioxidant capacity for fish protein hydrolysates, including radical scavenging activity and inhibition ability on lipid peroxidation (LPO). In this study, the in vitro cytotoxicity of protein hydrolysates from different salmon, mackerel, and herring side streams fractions was evaluated in the concentration range from 1 to 1:32 dilution, using cloned human colon adenocarcinoma cells TC7 (Caco-2/TC7) by MTT and PT assays. The protein hydrolysates’ antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress effects were evaluated by LPO and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, respectively. The antioxidant capacity for pure and bioavailable hydrolysate fraction was also evaluated and compared. Additionally, mycotoxin levels were determined in the fish protein hydrolysates, and their cytoprotective effect against T-2 toxin was evaluated. Both hydrolysates and their bioavailable fraction induced similar cell viability rates. The highest cytoprotective effect was obtained for the salmon viscera protein hydrolysate (HSV), which increased the cell viability by 51.2%. ROS accumulation induced by H2O2 and LPO was suppressed by all pure hydrolysates. The cytoprotective effect of hydrolysates was observed against T-2. Moreover, the different fish fraction protein hydrolysates contain variable nutrients and unique bioactive peptide composition showing variable bioactivity, which could be a useful tool in developing dietary supplements with different target functional properties.

Characterization of Protein Hydrolysates from Fish Discards and By-Products from the North-West Spain Fishing Fleet as Potential Sources of Bioactive Peptides.

Fish discards and by-products can be transformed into high value-added products such as fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) containing bioactive peptides. Protein hydrolysates were prepared from different parts (whole fish, skin and head) of several discarded species of the North-West Spain fishing fleet using Alcalase. All hydrolysates had moisture and ash contents lower than 10% and 15%, respectively. The fat content of FPH varied between 1.5% and 9.4% and had high protein content (69.8–76.6%). The amino acids profiles of FPH are quite similar and the most abundant amino acids were glutamic and aspartic acids. All FPH exhibited antioxidant activity and those obtained from Atlantic horse mackerel heads presented the highest 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, reducing power and Cu2+ chelating activity. On the other hand, hydrolysates from gurnard heads showed the highest ABTS radical scavenging activity and Fe2+ chelating activity. In what concerns the α-amylase inhibitory activity, the IC50 values recorded for FPH ranged between 5.70 and 84.37 mg/mL for blue whiting heads and whole Atlantic horse mackerel, respectively. α-Glucosidase inhibitory activity of FPH was relatively low but all FPH had high Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. Considering the biological activities, these FPH are potential natural additives for functional foods or nutraceuticals.

Efficacy of Organic Biostimulant (Fish Protein Hydrolyzate) on the Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Background: Organic agricultural inputs are getting immense importance for enhancing growth, yield and nutritional value of the crop. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of soil application of different doses of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) on the growth parameters of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant. Methods: FPH treatment were applied through soil application in three different doses such as 0.5 mL, 2.0 mL and 5.0 mL diluted into 2 liters of water and one control group was maintained that did not receive any FPH but only equal amount of water. The growth parameters in terms of fruit yield, shoot morphology and root morphology were studied. The 0.5 ml dose resulted in the 48% increase in the yield to tomatoes. The dose proportional linear increase in the tomato yield was not observed. All the doses of FPH showed increase in the fresh shoot weight as compared to control, however differentiation with different doses was not profound. Result: The optimal dose of 0.5 ml showed significantly positive effect on the root morphology. However, the highest dose of 5.0 ml resulted in the negative effect on the root development. This research work demonstrated that optimal dose of the organic biostimulant FPH can help to increase the yield of tomato.

Effect of fish protein hydrolysate on physicochemical properties and oxidative stability of shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma) emulsion sausage

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of silver catfish (Pangasius sp.) protein hydrolysate (SCPH) on physicochemical properties and oxidative stability of emulsion sausage prepared from shortfin scad (Decapterus macrosoma). The SCPH with different concentrations (1, 2, and 3%) was added into fish emulsion sausage followed by characterization of its physicochemical properties. The results obtained from this study revealed that the fish emulsion sausages contain high moisture content (63.49-66.85%), protein content (18.04-21.89%), fat content (7.16-8.59%), carbohydrate content (2.28- 2.72%) and low ash contents (1.83-2.17%). The addition of SCPH improvised the hardness, cohesiveness, chewiness and resilience of the emulsion sausage (p&lt;0.05) compared to the control sample. The finer fat globules were visualized in the sample added with SCPH at higher concentration of 3% (10-20 µm) compared to other concentrations (1 and 2%). Besides, the incorporation of SCPH at all concentrations shows a significant difference on L*, a* and b* values of the emulsion sausages during extended storage of 12 days (p&lt;0.05). The SCPH was shown to retard lipid oxidation of sausage after extended storage of 12 days, with lower PV and TBARS values. Therefore, the effectiveness in retarding lipid oxidation achieved with the higher concentration of SCPH and it also capable to retain textural properties of fish emulsion sausage in the refrigerated storage of 12 days. Thus, as an alternative antioxidant in fish emulsion sausage, SCPH showed a potential to be used as it improved the physicochemical properties and oxidative stability of fish emulsion sausage.

Valorisation of Atlantic codfish (Gadus morhua) frames from the cure-salting industry as fish protein hydrolysates with in vitro bioactive properties

The fishing industry is often targeted as a producer of organic streams with low economic value. Biotechnological approaches can play a crucial role in transforming and adding value to these streams for their further use and upcycle. In this study, Atlantic codfish (Gadus morhua) frames, were subjected to Alcalase hydrolysis, whose optimal conditions were first fine-tuned and established as follows: 56.8 °C, pH 8.35, [Alcalase] = 0.25% (v/w) and 3 h of hydrolysis. Subsequently, under these conditions, a set of 5 L-pH-stat reactor validated the optimization tests. Our results showed that fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) exhibited a high yield of digestion (>80%) and a remarkable high degree of hydrolysis (37%). A high content of soluble protein (66 g/L), with an amino acid profile with viability for food and nutraceutical applications and a near total in vitro digestibility (>92%) were revealed. Moreover, antioxidant and antihypertensive activities were also detected. The hydrolysates presented an average molecular weight of 1709 Da and a peptide size distribution of 49% below 1 kDa and 41% in the range of 1–3 kDa. These findings suggest that Alcalase hydrolysis has the potential to recover functional bio compounds from codfish frames, boosting the economy through green technology.

Fish Sidestream-Derived Protein Hydrolysates Suppress DSS-Induced Colitis by Modulating Intestinal Inflammation in Mice.

Inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by extensive intestinal inflammation, and therapies against the disease target suppression of the inflammatory cascade. Nutrition has been closely linked to the development and suppression of inflammatory bowel disease, which to a large extent is attributed to the complex immunomodulatory properties of nutrients. Diets containing fish have been suggested to promote health and suppress inflammatory diseases. Even though most of the health-promoting properties of fish-derived nutrients are attributed to fish oil, the potential health-promoting properties of fish protein have not been investigated. Fish sidestreams contain large amounts of proteins, currently unexploited, with potential anti-inflammatory properties, and may possess additional benefits through bioactive peptides and free amino acids. In this project, we utilized fish protein hydrolysates, based on mackerel and salmon heads and backbones, as well as flounder skin collagen. Mice fed with a diet supplemented with different fish sidestream-derived protein hydrolysates (5% w/w) were exposed to the model of DSS-induced colitis. The results show that dietary supplements containing protein hydrolysates from salmon heads suppressed chemically-induced colitis development as determined by colon length and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. To evaluate colitis severity, we measured the expression of different pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and found that the same supplement suppressed the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNFα and the chemokines Cxcl1 and Ccl3. We also assessed the levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and Tgfb and found that selected protein hydrolysates induced their expression. Our findings demonstrate that protein hydrolysates derived from fish sidestreams possess anti-inflammatory properties in the model of DSS-induced colitis, providing a novel underexplored source of health-promoting dietary supplements.

Fish protein hydrolysate supplementation in plant protein based diets for tiger puffer (Takifugu rubripes) is an effective strategy of fish meal sparing

This study aimed to evaluate effects of fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) supplementation in plant protein based diets for tiger puffer (Takifugu rubripes) on growth performance, intestinal peptide and amino acid transporters, and the expression of protein synthesis-related genes and texture parameters in muscle. Tiger puffer were fed negative and positive control diets with 280 and 400 g/kg fish meal (LFM and HFM) or test diets containing 52 and 104 g/kg FPH supplement as 60 and 120 g/kg fish meal (FPH6 and FPH12) substitute for 56 days. Each diet was randomly fed to triplicate groups of 30 fish per tank. Growth parameters (final body weight, weight gain and specific growth rate) in the LFM group were significantly lower than that of the HFM group (p < 0.05), while no differences in those growth results were observed among the FPH6, FPH12 and HFM groups (p > 0.05). Compared with the LFM group, the expressions of intestinal PepT1, EAAT3, PAT1 and y+LAT2 were up-regulated in the FPH12 and HFM groups, while intestinal CAT1 and B°AT1 mRNA levels showed opposite trends. To protein synthesis-related gene expression, compared with the LFM group, mRNA levels of TOR and S6k1 was not significantly affected by dietary treatments, but mRNA level of 4E-BP1 increased in the FPH12 group. Lower chewiness and higher adhesiveness were observed when FPH was supplemented to the diets. In conclusion, FPH supplementation in plant protein based diets demonstrated a sparing effect on fish meal, without the negative effect on the growth of tiger puffer.

Selar (Selar crumenophthalmus) Fish Protein Hydrolysate Has Antidiabetic Properties Possibly through GLP-1

Background : Enzymatic hydrolysis of fish protein using protease or fish protein hydrolysate can form bioactive peptides that have antidiabetic activity. One potential mechanism of fish protein hydrolysate is reducing blood glucose through increased endogenous glucagon like peptide (GLP)-1 production. Tempeh is soy fermented food that has protease which is potential biocatalyst in producing fish protein hydrolysate. Objective: To evaluate the antidiabetic properties of Selar (Selar crumenophthalmus) fish protein hydrolysate using tempeh protease as biocatalyst and duodenal gene expression of GLP-1. Methods: Selar fish protein isolate was digested for 8 hours at 37°C using crude tempeh protease. Diabetes mellitus was induced in rats by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotosin (65 mg/kg bw) and nicotinamide (230 mg/kg bw). Fish protein isolate and hydrolysate in dose of 300 mg/bw and 500 mg/ bw were orally administered daily for 4 weeks. Blood was drawn for fasting serum glucose and lipid profile analysis. Total RNAs were isolated from duodenum and quantitative real time PCR was performed to quantify mRNA expression of GLP-1. Data were analyzed using one way ANOVA and gene expression analysis were performed using Livak. Results and Discussion: There is a significant difference on fasting serum glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and duodenal GLP-1 mRNA expression level between groups (p&lt;0.05). The duodenal GLP-1 mRNA expression was the highest in rats who received hydrolyzed fish protein 500 mg/ bw. Conclusion: Hydrolysis of selar fish protein using tempeh protease has anti-diabetic properties possibly through GLP-1 production.