Nutritional and biological value of functional canned minced meat from Thorny skate (Amblyraja radiate)

The paper presents the results of a study of indicators that characterize the nutritional and biological value of new functional products-canned minced thorny skate with the addition of Atlantic cod – «Meatballs of stingray and cod in tomato sauce» and «Thorny skate and cod in white sauce». The content of 100 g of the product of the main food nutrients, namely, protein – from 8.4 to 10.0 g, fat – from 2.6 to 6.7 g, carbohydrates – from 10.2 to 18.1 g, depending on the recipe, was experimentally established. Studies have confirmed the high content of minor food substance – chondroitin sulfate (CS) – in canned thorny skate from 250 to 270 mg per 100 g of the product, which provides the recommended level of adequate consumption from 35.7 to 38.6%. On the basis of experimental data on the amino acid composition of the protein of new products, the indicators characterizing the biological value are calculated. Based on the results of the study, a reasonable conclusion was made about the high nutritional value and the presence of functional properties in canned thorny skate with the addition of Atlantic cod.

Late-Maturity Alpha-Amylase in Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Its Impact on Fresh White Sauce Qualities

When wheat experiences a cold-temperature ‘shock’ during the late stage of grain filling, it triggers the abnormal synthesis of late-maturity α-amylase (LMA). This increases the enzyme content in affected grain, which can lead to a drastic reduction in falling number (FN). By commercial standards, a low FN is taken as an indication of inferior quality, deemed unsuitable for end-product usage. Hence, LMA-affected grains are either rejected or downgraded to feed grade at the grain receiving point. However, previous studies have found no substantial correlation between low FN-LMA and bread quality. The present study extends previous investigations to semi-solid food, evaluating the physical quality of fresh white sauce processed from LMA-affected flour. Results show that high-LMA flours had low FNs and exhibited poor pasting characteristics. However, gelation occurred in the presence of other components during fresh white sauce processing. This demonstrates that LMA-affected flours may have new applications in low-viscosity products.