Enhanced Muscle Flavor in Male Chinese Mitten Crab (<i>Eriocheir sinensis</i>) Driven by Feed-Induced Reconfiguration of Intestinal Volatile Compounds.

ABSTRACT: The traditional use of iced trash fish (IF) in Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) aquaculture raises sustainability concerns, but the shift to formulated feeds (FF-a commercial compound feed specifically designed to meet nutritional requirements by blending multiple ingredients and containing a balance of nutrients) is often hindered by fears of compromising its prized flavor. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate whether a commercial formulated feed could effectively replace IF without diminishing flavor quality, hypothesizing that FF would alter the intestinal volatile profile, thereby influencing muscle flavor. Male crabs were fed either IF or FF for eight weeks. Muscle flavor was assessed using sensory evaluation, electronic nose (E-nose), and gas chromatography-ion

SUBMITTER: Cen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12609694 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature