UHPLC-MS/MS metabolomics analysis of sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) processed using different methods.

ABSTRACT: The effects of different processing methods on the nutritional components of sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) are of concern to consumers who select sea cucumber products. This study employed liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry to examine the metabolites in fresh, unsoaked salted, soaked salted, and instant sea cucumber body wall samples sourced from Dalian, China. Metabolites were evaluated utilizing partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and subsequently subjected to KEGG metabolic pathway analysis for further investigation. PLS-DA effectively discriminated the body wall metabolites of sea cucumbers obtained via various processing techniques. The differential metabolites identified predominantly encompassed amino acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Subs

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10695838 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature