Article
Fisheries
Albert K. D. Imsland, Aoalheiour Olafsdottir, Jon Arnason, Arnpor Gustavsson, Helgi Thorarensen, Snorri Gunnarsson
Summary: This study explored the impact of different and progressively changing rearing temperatures on the sensory quality of Arctic charr fillets, showing that lower rearing temperatures lead to increased freshness characteristics and color intensity, as well as improved softness and juiciness in the fillets. The final rearing temperature appeared to have a greater influence on sensory attributes than the initial temperature.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marian Burducea, Ivayla Dincheva, Lenuta Dirvariu, Eugen Oprea, Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, Cristian-Alin Barbacariu
Summary: This study assessed the effects of adding plant extracts to fish diet on the growth and meat quality of common carp. The results showed that the inclusion of wheat grass juice and barley grass juice stimulated growth and improved meat quality. The positive effects could be attributed to the rich composition of the juices, including unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, sugars, and organic compounds.
Article
Fisheries
Matheus Gomes da Cruz, Gabriela Tomas Jeronimo, Gabriel dos Santos Torres, Lorena Vieira de Matos, Driely Kathriny Monteiro dos Santos, Bianca Natally Viana Serra, Thiago Macedo Santana, Ligia Uribe Goncalves
Summary: This study investigated the acute toxicity, behavioral and histological effects of trichlorfon on arapaima larvae. The results showed that trichlorfon concentrations of <= 250 mg/L and short exposure times (up to 180 min) can be safely used in arapaima larvae without adverse effects.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Silvia Garcia-Ballesteros, Jesus Fernandez, Miguel Angel Toro, Beatriz Villanueva
Summary: This study examined the benefits of genomic evaluation (GBLUP) compared to traditional BLUP in aquaculture selective breeding programs in the presence of common environmental effects. The results showed that GBLUP was less affected by these effects, with increasing benefits seen with larger family sizes and higher levels of linkage disequilibrium. In the absence of common environmental effects, GBLUP outperformed BLUP in terms of genetic gain, while in their presence, the advantage of GBLUP was even greater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genciana Terova, Federico Moroni, Micaela Antonini, Stefano Bertacchi, Chiara Pesciaroli, Paola Branduardi, Massimo Labra, Danilo Porro, Chiara Ceccotti, Simona Rimoldi
Summary: This study explored the use of crude glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, as a nutrient source for feeding European sea bass. Results showed that supplementing the feed with S. limacinum led to higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the fish flesh compared to a fish oil-based diet. The study also evaluated gene expression in the fish liver, contributing to the understanding of using alternative sources for fish feeds.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Zhe Wang, Fang Qiao, Wen-Bing Zhang, Giuliana Parisi, Zhen-Yu Du, Mei-Ling Zhang
Summary: With the increasing demand for high-quality aquatic products, controlling the harvest quality of farmed fish is crucial in aquaculture industry. Texture is a key sensory property that greatly affects consumers' perception and satisfaction. Extensive research has been conducted on texture quality, focusing on its related theories, influencing factors, and intervention strategies. Texture is mainly determined by muscle fibres, intramuscular connective tissue, and intramuscular fat, which can be modified through nutritional and management factors. This article provides an overview of these muscle components and discusses promising methods for manipulating fish texture, such as dietary intervention, feed restriction, and exercise training. The specific considerations for their applications in large-scale aquaculture facilities are also highlighted.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Fredrik R. Staven, Jarle T. Nordeide, Manuel Gesto, Per Andersen, Deepti M. Patel, Torstein Kristensen
Summary: The study investigated how naive lumpfish responded to different heterospecific cues and found that lumpfish could discriminate salmon cues, with olfaction inducing the strongest behavioral and physiological responses. Additionally, deploying naive juvenile lumpfish with small Atlantic salmon can lead to mild stress responses.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paolo Polidori, Natalina Cammertoni, Giuseppe Santini, Yulia Klimanova, Jing-Jing Zhang, Silvia Vincenzetti
Summary: The study showed that donkey foals reared under intensive feeding system had higher body weight, carcass weight, intramuscular fat content, and Thrombogenic Index, while those reared under extensive feeding system had higher protein and unsaturated fatty acid content.
Article
Fisheries
Francine Oliveira Souza Duarte, Fernanda Gomes de Paula, Cristiano Sales Prado, Raphael Rodrigues dos Santos, Cintia Silva Minafra-Rezende, Clarice Gebara, Moacir Evandro Lage
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of fish oil supplementation on the fatty acid composition and nutritional quality of Nile tilapia fillets. It was found that fish oil supplementation increased the content of beneficial fatty acids and reduced the thrombogenic index in the fillets, making it a good option for commercial production.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniela P. Rodrigues, Olga M. C. C. Ameixa, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Ricardo Calado
Summary: The replacement of fish meal and fish oil by insect-based ingredients in marine aquafeed formulation is an important step towards sustainability. This study provides an overview of the lipid modulation of black soldier fly larvae through their diet to produce a more suitable ingredient for marine aquafeeds.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhisong Li, Xiaoyu Guo, Mingchao Cui
Summary: The mobile aquaculture vessel is a sustainable way for future nutritious food. This study investigated the flow field characteristics in the aquaculture tank using numerical simulations. The fish fitting guaranteed rate (FFGR) was introduced to analyze water flow.
AQUACULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Thais Rayane Rios Brito, Heitor Henrique Costa Valeriano, Luis Carlos Vinhas itavo, Marjorie Toledo Duarte, Marilia Williani Filgueira Pereira, Samara Miyaki Correa, Luciana Miyagusku, Thiago Luis Alves Campos de Araujo, Camila Celeste Brandao Ferreira Itavo, Rodrigo da Costa Gomes, Marina de Nadai Bonin Gomes
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of including different oilseed grains in cattle diets on the quality and sensory characteristics, as well as the fatty acid profile of burgers over a storage period of 120 days. The results showed that adding oilseeds did not affect the ratios of fatty acids in burgers, but increased the ether extract content. Soybean and sunflower grains were recommended for improving the sensory quality of burgers. A storage period of 30 days was suggested to maintain the flavor and juiciness of beef burgers.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuedi Du, Weiwei Zhang, Jie He, Mengjie Zhao, Jianqiao Wang, Xiaojing Dong, Yuanyuan Fu, Xudong Xie, Shuyan Miao
Summary: This study reveals that rearing salinity has a significant impact on the flesh quality of largemouth bass. It increases the water-holding capacity and enhances muscle texture and flavor compounds. Moreover, it leads to an improvement in taste and the content of beneficial fatty acids in the fish muscle.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Marques, Paula Canada, Catia Costa, Ana Basto, Fatima Piloto, Maria Antonia Salgado, Helena Abreu, Jorge Dias, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: To replace traditional fish oil, different combinations of alternative marine lipid sources rich in n-3 LC-PUFA were evaluated in the diets for European sea bass. The study demonstrated that combining expensive sources of n-3 LC-PUFA with low-priced sustainable oils allows fortifying European sea bass flesh with EPA and DHA, without major textural changes.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Jenyffer Medeiros Campos Guerra, Carolina Estevam Fernandes, Margarida Angelica da Silva Vasconcelos, Marisilda Ribeiro de Almeida, Samara Alvachian Cardoso Andrade, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo
Summary: This study evaluated the seasonal fatty acid composition of four fish species. The results showed that the fatty acid composition was slightly higher in winter, but there was no significant difference between seasons. Sardines had the highest nutritional value and the best lipid profile.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Alexandra Marques, Elisabete Matos, Tiago Aires, Diana Melo, Maria Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: The main goal of this study was to compare the effects of dietary inclusion of poultry fat and mammal fat on European sea bass. It was found that the inclusion of mammal fat led to increased amounts of EPA and DHA in the muscle, while poultry fat had no effect on these fatty acids. This suggests that mammal fat can be a promising source of lipids for aquafeeds.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoming Yu, Vera F. M. F. Sousa, Beatriz M. Oliveira, Francisco A. Guardiola, Francisca Silva-Brito, Rodrigo O. A. Ozorio, Luisa M. P. Valente, Leonardo J. Magnoni
Summary: This study investigated the effects of induced sustained swimming on various factors in juvenile gilthead seabream, including growth performance, metabolic parameters, external morphology, skeletal muscle fiber characteristics, and immune and metabolic markers. The results showed that induced swimming changed the body shape of seabream, increased the oxygen-carrying capacity and plasma lactate levels, but had no significant effect on growth performance and metabolic rates.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lucia Aidos, Alessandra Cafiso, Annalaura Lopez, Mauro Vasconi, Luisa M. P. Valente, Chiara Bazzocchi, Alessia Di Giancamillo
Summary: This study compared the effects of two different substrates on the Siberian sturgeon larvae during the endogenous feeding stage, finding that a specific substrate may positively impact growth, but further research is needed during the exogenous feeding stage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Ferreira, Yousri Abdelhafiz, Helena Abreu, Joana Silva, Luisa M. P. Valente, Viswanath Kiron
Summary: Algae feed has effects on gut microbial diversity of European seabass, but a combination of microalgae and macroalgae in the feed can mitigate these effects and have potential implications for host gut homeostasis.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
A. I. G. Raposo, F. Soares, L. E. C. Conceicao, L. M. P. Valente, T. S. Silva
Summary: Mathematical models can be used to estimate the body composition of fish without sacrificing animals. In this study, Nile tilapia body composition data were collected from 138 scientific publications, and predictive models were developed using different combinations of models and calibration methods. The results showed that model predictions are influenced by the type of model, calibration method, and amount of calibration data available. The best predictive models for Nile tilapia body composition were the allometric model and a robust hybrid model, both calibrated assuming multiplicative error.
Article
Fisheries
Cui Liu, Anjana M. Palihawadana, Nimalan Nadanasabesan, Ghana K. Vasanth, Ioannis N. Vatsos, Jorge Dias, Luisa M. P. Valente, Giulia Micallef, Mette Sorensen, Viswanath Kiron
Summary: This study explores the efficacy of using microalgae as a feed ingredient for fish and validates the results through both a laboratory study and a farm trial. The findings suggest that microalgae can slightly increase the deposition of n-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA in Atlantic salmon. Additionally, the pre-treatment of microalgae using extrusion shows positive effects on fish growth, digestibility, and feed utilization efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Oliveira, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Sara Castanho, Tiago Repolho, Luisa M. P. Valente, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto
Summary: Rising levels of atmospheric CO2 are causing ocean warming and acidification, which have potential negative effects on commercially important fish species. This study examined the effects of ocean acidification (OA) and warming (OW), both individually and combined, on the composition, fitness, and energy budget of juvenile Senegalese sole. The results showed that acidification and warming did not significantly impact the proximate composition and gross energy of the fish. However, OA, OW, and OAW treatments resulted in higher growth rates, metabolic rates, and energy intake compared to control conditions. The study highlights the physiological responses of juvenile Senegalese sole to ocean warming and acidification, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of climate change on fisheries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Mariana Ferreira, Marina Machado, Catia S. C. Motac, Helena Abreu, Joana Silva, Margarida R. G. Maia, Viswanath Kiron, Benjamin Costas, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: Aquaculture intensification is often linked to disease outbreaks, but nutritional approaches, such as algae-derived compounds, can help alleviate the burden caused by diseases. This study evaluated the immunomodulatory activity of an algae blend on farmed seabass's resistance to a bacterial pathogen. The results showed that a 4% inclusion level of the algae blend was the most effective in preventing adhesion and colonization of the pathogen on mucosal tissues, leading to reduced disease progression and mortality.
Article
Fisheries
Ana Basto, Alexandra Marques, Andreia Silva, Tiago Sa, Vera Sousa, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Tiago Aires, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: This study assessed the effects of replacing fishmeal protein with defatted Tenebrio molitor in European sea bass diets. The results showed that replacing 50% of fishmeal protein with defatted Tenebrio molitor significantly improved feed efficiency without affecting fish growth performance. The nutritional and sensory quality traits of the fish fillets were similar between the control and defatted Tenebrio molitor groups.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Gervaise Debucquet, Melanie Dugue, Mireille Cardinal
Summary: By examining the relationship between food behavior at staff restaurants and at home, this study investigates the determinants of food change. The results show that consumers with lower commitment to sustainable food at home and at staff restaurants have lower acceptance of sustainable options, while consumers with higher acceptance find these options aligned with their existing commitment. This research contributes to identifying suitable food types for sustainable-oriented interventions.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Carolina Camacho, Tatiana Correia, Barbara Teixeira, Rogerio Mendes, Luisa M. P. Valente, M. Fernanda Pessoa, M. Leonor Nunes, Amparo Goncalves
Summary: This study aims to report the chemical changes in sea urchin during refrigerated storage and their contribution to taste. The results showed that adenylate energy charge is a suitable indicator of freshness, while amino acids are related to taste and maturation stage. Storage had minimal effect on amino acids, but nucleotides showed potential changes after day 5.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Joao Rocha, Eduardo Rocha
Summary: The distribution patterns and amounts of 56 priority pesticides in the Ave basin were evaluated. The results showed high pesticide concentrations, which have caused significant disturbance to the ecosystem. The pesticide levels exceeded the maximum established by European legislation, posing a risk to aquatic organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Joao Rocha, Eduardo Rocha
Summary: The Sado basin, an area of intensive agricultural activity, lacks data on water levels of priority pesticides such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Water samples collected from nine sites along the Sado River Estuary were analyzed, revealing that more than 87% of the pesticides were quantified, with 42% and 72% exceeding the maximum limits established by European Directives 98/83/EC and 2013/39/EU. Fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides had average annual amounts of approximately 3.2 μg/L, 1.0 μg/L, and 12.8 μg/L, respectively. Risk assessment identified invertebrates as the most vulnerable trophic level, implicating chlorpyriphos and cyfluthrin as primary contributors based on acute in vivo assays using Daphnia magna. These findings, coupled with the high phosphate concentrations, indicate environmental and potential human health risks in the Sado waters.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Filipe Sampaio, Carla Marrinhas, Luisa Fonte Oliveira, Fernanda Malhao, Celia Lopes, Hugo Gregorio, Carla Correia-Gomes, Ricardo Marcos, Mario Caniatti, Marta Santos
Summary: This study compared the use of Romanowsky-stained cytology (RSC) and cell blocks (CB) for immunolabeling of lymphoid markers (CD3 and PAX5) in canine and feline lymphomas. It was found that RSC had unsatisfactory performance, while CB was more reliable. CB was deemed more suitable for determining lymphoma phenotype.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rodrigo F. Alves, Celia Lopes, Eduardo Rocha, Tania V. Madureira
Summary: Fish hepatocyte spheroids, a three-dimensional structure with similar morphofunctional properties to the liver, have shown potential as an alternative model for studying fish hepatic adaptive and toxicological responses to xenobiotics. In this study, brown trout hepatocyte spheroids were characterized at different time points up to 25 days in culture, and they exhibited stable morphology and function from the 12th to the 20th day. This model can be used for exposure tests to different xenobiotics, particularly estrogenic compounds.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.
