Depuration of Asian Green Mussels Using Chitooligosaccharide-Epigallocatechin Gallate Conjugate: Shelf-Life Extension, Microbial Diversity, and Quality Changes during Refrigerated Storage.

ABSTRACT: The effect of chitooligosaccharide-EGCG conjugate (CEC) at different concentrations (0, 1, and 2%; w/v) and depuration times (DT; 3, and 6 h) on the total viable count and Vibrio spp. count of Asian green mussels (AGMs) was studied. Depurated samples showed a reduction in both microbial counts as compared to fresh AGMs (without depuration) and AGMs depurated using water (CON). A similar TVC was noticed at both DTs; however, a lower VC was attained at a DT of 3, irrespective of CEC concentrations (p < 0.05). AGMs were depurated for 3 h using 1 and 2% CEC (CE1 and CE2, respectively) solutions and stored for 6 days at 4 °C. The CE2 sample showed the lowest microbial counts as compared to fresh AGMs, CON, and CE1 throughout the storage (p < 0.05). CE2 extende

SUBMITTER: Buatong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476230 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature