Abstract
This study investigated the effects of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), storage temperature, and the use of absorbent pads (PAD) on the quality attributes of Cape hake (Merluccius capensis) fish fillets. Fresh Cape hake fillets were packaged under active-MA (40% CO2 + 30% O2 + 30% N2) or passive-MA (0.039% CO2 + 20.95% O2 + 78% N2), with and without PAD, and stored at 0 °C, 4 °C, and 8 °C (to mimic abuse temperature). The control fresh fillets were stored under passive-MAP without PAD at 0 °C, 4 °C, and 8 °C. Headspace O2 gas composition continuously decreased below critical limits under passive-MAP, with an increase in storage temperature. Similarly, O2 levels decreased under active-MAP but did not reach critical levels, with the lowest being 9.5% at 0 °C. The interaction of storage temperature and modified atmosphere had a significant effect on quality attributes of Cape hake fillets. Drip loss was higher in active-MAP packaged fillets without PAD (0.64%) than passive-MAP packaged fillets without PAD (0.27%). Drip loss was significantly reduced when using absorbent pads (p < 0.05). Firmness, color, and pH were better maintained under active-MAP at the lowest temperature of 0 °C. Firmness (work of shear) of active-MA packaged fillets on day 12 at 0 °C and 4 °C was 527 N/s and 506 N/s, respectively. Fillets packaged under active-MAP at 0 °C had longer shelf-life than control passive-MAP fillets.
Funder
National Research Foundation
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Surfaces, Coatings and Films,Surfaces and Interfaces
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