Physiochemical and functional properties of gelatin obtained from frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) skin

IF 6.5 1区农林科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, APPLIED

Food Chemistry: X Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI:10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102360

Qinghe Yin , Haohao Shi , Yongqiang Zhao , Gang Yu , Haohao Wu , Guanghua Xia , Tao Yang

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Abstract

This study conducted a systematic investigation into the physicochemical and functional properties of gelatin extracted through alkaline methods from the skins of four commercially significant tuna species: frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol), and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). Comparative analyses revealed notable species-specific variations in gelatin yield, amino acid composition, molecular weight distribution, and functional performance. Notably, yellowfin tuna skin gelatin (YSG) exhibited the highest melting point (28.09 °C), gel strength (271 g), and proline content (14.3 %), along with superior foaming capacity (20.43 %), water retention, and emulsification stability. Molecular weight profiles obtained via SDS-PAGE confirmed the presence of α- and β-chains characteristic of type I collagen, with YSG demonstrating enhanced structural integrity and thermal stability attributed to its elevated proline content. Additionally, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and circular dichroism (CD) analyses indicated stronger hydrogen bonding and preservation of the triple-helix structure in YSG. While longtail tuna yielded the highest extraction rate (21.5 %), skipjack tuna showed the highest protein content (86.7 %). In contrast, frigate mackerel gelatin displayed darker coloration (ΔE* = 53.09) due to residual pigments. Rheological assessments highlighted YSG's optimal viscoelasticity and melting behavior, aligning with its robust interfacial properties. These findings underscore the potential of yellowfin tuna skin gelatin as a viable alternative to mammalian gelatin in food and biomedical applications, offering enhanced functional performance while valorizing underutilized fishery by-products.

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Food Chemistry: X CHEMISTRY, APPLIED-

CiteScore

4.90

自引率

6.60%

发文量

315

审稿时长

55 days

期刊介绍： Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.