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Processing methods modulate the multi-scale digestive behavior of shrimp: protein degradation and peptide release
Jieqian Zhou1, Kyi Kyi Htwe1, Yantao Yin1
1College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Marine Biological Products, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Seafood, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prefabricated Seafood Processing and Quality Control, Zhanjiang 524088, China.
Shrimp processing significantly impacts protein digestion. Raw-frozen (RFB) shrimp best retained protein digestibility and nutritional value compared to fresh, cooked-frozen, or dried methods.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Protein Chemistry
- Digestive Physiology
Background:
- Shrimp processing methods influence protein structure and digestibility.
- Understanding these alterations is crucial for optimizing nutritional value.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of four processing methods (fresh, raw-frozen, cooked-frozen, dried) on Litopenaeus vannamei muscle protein digestion.
- To analyze changes in protein structure, enzymatic resistance, and digestive products.
Main Methods:
- In vitro dynamic gastrointestinal digestion model.
- Multi-scale analysis: SDS-PAGE, fluorescence spectroscopy, particle size analysis, CLSM, and peptidomics.
- Comparison of fresh (FB), raw-frozen (RFB), cooked-frozen (FCB), and dried (DB) shrimp.
Main Results:
- Processing significantly altered protein structure and enzymatic resistance.
- Dried shrimp (DB) showed persistent protein aggregates and low digestion efficiency due to severe dehydration.
- Raw-frozen (RFB) samples exhibited better protein digestibility and preserved nutritional value.
Conclusions:
- Processing methods critically affect shrimp protein digestibility.
- Raw-frozen processing appears optimal for maintaining protein quality and nutritional benefits.
- Findings offer insights for improving shrimp processing techniques.
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