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Review
. 2024 May;23(3):e13368.
doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.13368.

Improving the microbiological safety and quality of aquatic products using nonthermal processing

Yuan Xie  1   2 , Jie Zhang  1   2 , Pingping Zhang  1   2 , Joe M Regenstein  1   2   3 , Dasong Liu  1   2 , Peng Zhou  1   2
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Improving the microbiological safety and quality of aquatic products using nonthermal processing

Yuan Xie et al. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2024 May.

Abstract

Spoilage and deterioration of aquatic products during storage are inevitable, posing significant challenges to their suitability for consumption and the sustainability of the aquatic products supply chain. Research on the nonthermal processing of fruit juices, probiotics, dairy products, and meat has demonstrated positive outcomes in preserving quality. This review examines specific spoilage bacteria species and mechanisms for various aquatic products and discusses the principles, characteristics, and applications of six nonthermal processing methods for bacterial inhibition to maintain microbiological safety and physicochemical quality. The primary spoilage bacteria groups differ among fish, crustaceans, and shellfish based on storage conditions and durations. Four metabolic pathways utilized by spoilage microorganisms-peptides and amino acids, nitrogen compounds, nucleotides, and carbohydrates-are crucial in explaining spoilage. Nonthermal processing techniques, such as ultrahigh pressure, irradiation, magnetic/electric fields, plasma, and ultrasound, can inactivate microorganisms, thereby enhancing microbiological safety, physicochemical quality, and shelf life. Future research may integrate nonthermal processing with other technologies (e.g., modified atmosphere packaging and omics) to elucidate mechanisms of spoilage and improve the storage quality of aquatic products.

Keywords: aquatic product quality; irradiation; plasma; spoilage bacteria; ultrahigh pressure.

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