Inhibitory Effect on Lipid and Protein Oxidation of Clove Extracts in Surimi from Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and the Possible Mode of Action
The experiment was conducted to assess the antioxidant efficacy of clove extract (CE) in surimi from silver carp during -1°C storage. CE was added to surimi at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% (w/w) further determined its antioxidant efficacy. Compared with control (without antioxidants), CE treatments significantly decreased the thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS values), a*-value, and total carbonyls content, reduced the total sulfhydryl loss of surimi in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05), and both ATPase activity increased with the increasing of the storage time (P < 0.05).The results suggested the positive effect of CE to retard lipid and protein oxidation and discoloration of surimi, and its potential use as natural antioxidants in fish products.