Affiliation:
1. Department of Food Science and Biotechnology (DECAB), Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito P.O. Box 17-01-2759, Ecuador
2. Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC), 6th José Antonio Novais St., 28040 Madrid, Spain
Abstract
This study investigates the valorization potential of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) tails to produce high-value commercial products. Firstly, the tuna tails were placed in a perforated stainless-steel cylinder, and hydraulic pressure was applied to separate the skin from the muscle in the tails. The extracted muscle was then utilized as a nitrogen source for the growth of the proteolytic enzyme producer Bacillus subtilis, while the skins were employed for gelatin extraction. The proteases from B. subtilis were partially purified and used to produce antioxidant peptides from the obtained gelatin. The gelatin formed a gel upon cooling, with gelling and melting temperatures of 16 °C and 22 °C, respectively, and a Bloom strength of approximately 160. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to determine the optimal hydrolysis conditions to achieve the highest antioxidant activity (35.96% measured as DPPH radical scavenging activity), which were 50 °C and 6.5 IU of enzyme. The findings emphasize the importance of an integrated approach to maximize the value of tuna by-products, promoting sustainability within the framework of a circular bioeconomy. Overall, these results contribute to the efficient utilization of tuna by-products, waste reduction, and enhanced economic viability of the tuna industry.
Funder
i-COOP project
Spanish National Research Council
Department of Food Science and Biotechnology
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