Effects of stunning methods on pre rigor changes in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reared at two different temperatures

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Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Honeybee Pollen and Its Supercritical Fluid Extract on Immune Response and Fillet’s Quality of Farmed Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata)

The awareness of the correlation between administered diet, fish health and products’ quality has led to the increase in the research for innovative and functional feed ingredients. Herein, a plant-derived product rich in bioactive compounds, such as honeybee pollen (HBP), was includ-ed as raw (HBP) and as Supercritical Fluid Extracted (SFE) pollen (HBP_SFE) in the diet for gilt-head seabream (Sparus aurata). The experiment was carried out on 90 fish with an average body weight of 294.7 ± 12.8 g, divided into five groups, according to the administration of five diets for 30 days: control diet (CTR); two diets containing HBP at 5% (P5) and at 10% (P10) level of in-clusion; two diets containing HBP_SFE, at 0.5% (E0.5) and at 1% (E1) level of inclusion. Their ef-fects were evaluated on 60 specimens (336.2 ± 11.4 g average final body weight) considering the fish growth, the expression of some hepatic genes involved in the inflammatory response (il-1β, il-6 and il-8) through quantitative real-time PCR, and physico-chemical characterization (namely color, texture, water holding capacity, fatty acid profile and lipid peroxidation) of the fish fillets monitored at the beginning (day 0) and after 110 days of storage at −20 °C. The results obtained showed that the treatment with diet E1 determined the up-regulation of il-1β, il-6, and il-8 (p < 0.05); however, this supplementation did not significantly contribute to limiting the oxidative stress. Nevertheless, no detrimental effect on color and the other physical characteristics was observed. These results suggest that a low level of HBP_SFE could be potentially utilized in aq-uaculture as an immunostimulant more than an antioxidant, but further investigation is neces-sary

Growth performance and fatty acids profile of pacu juveniles (Piaractus mesopotamicus) fed diets containing sesamin and alfa-lipoic acid

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos de dois modificadores metabólicos, a sesamina, presente no óleo de gergelim, e ácido alfa-lipoico (na forma pura), sobre desempenho zootécnico, perfil de ácidos graxos, composição química dos filés de pacus e alterações histológicas no fígado. Foram utilizados 480 juvenis de pacu (3,35±0,78 g), distribuídos em 24 caixas de polietileno com volume de 50 litros, sendo estocados 20 peixes em cada unidade. Durante o período experimental de 90 dias, a temperatura média da água permaneceu em 26 °C e os demais parâmetros (amônia, nitrito, pH e oxigênio dissolvido) apresentaram-se dentro dos níveis adequados para o desenvolvimento desta espécie. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, no qual foram avaliados seis tratamentos em esquema fatorial 3x2, sendo três níveis do fator óleo (OS: óleo de soja; OG: óleo de gergelim; OL: óleo de linhaça) e dois níveis do fator ácido alfa-lipoico (AAL) (sem e com), resultando em seis tratamentos: T1: OS (controle); T2: OG+OL; T3: OL; T4: OS+AAL; T5: OG+OL+AAL e T6: OL+AAL. Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente por análise de variância (ANOVA) e diferenças significativas foram verificadas pelo teste de Tukey (5%). As dietas contendo OL como única fonte lipídica (T3 e T6) proporcionaram melhores índices de peso médio (PM) e ganho de peso individual (GPI) nos juvenis de pacu. Além disso, proporcionaram maiores (P<0,05) teores de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (AGPI) da família n-3 nos filés, especialmente do ácido eicosapentaenoico (EPA, 20:5n-3). A única variável da composição química dos filés dos juvenis de pacu que apresentou diferença (P<0,05) foi o teor de proteína bruta, sendo maior nos filés dos peixes alimentados com as dietas sem ácido alfa-lipoico (T4, T5 e T6). Os óleos utilizados nas dietas experimentais não causaram alterações nas células dos fígados de juvenis de pacu. Conclui-se que a sesamina, fornecida por meio de óleo de gergelim, não promoveu alterações no desempenho zootécnico dos pacus, nem na composição química e metabolismo de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados (AGPI) dos filés de juvenis de pacu. A presença do ácido alfa-lipoico não afetou o desempenho zootécnico dos animais e sua ausência promoveu maiores teores de proteína bruta e ácidos graxos poli-insaturados nos filés dos pacus.The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of two metabolic modifiers, sesamin, present in sesame oil, and alpha lipoic acid (in pure form), on pacus growth performance, fatty acid profile, chemical composition of pacus fillets and histological alterations in the liver. We used 480 pacu juveniles (3.35±0.78 g), distributed in 24 boxes of polyethylene with volume of 50 liters, being stored 20 fish in each unit. During the experimental period of 90 days, the mean water temperature remained at 26 °C and the other parameters (ammonia, nitrite, pH and dissolved oxygen) were in the appropriate levels for the development of this species. The experimental design was completely randomized, in which six treatments were evaluated in a 3x2 factorial scheme, being three levels of the factor oil (OS: soybean oil, OG: sesame oil, OL: linseed oil) and two levels of the alpha acid factor -lipoic acid (AAL) (without and with), resulting in six treatments: T1: OS (control); T2: OG+OL; T3: OL; T4: OS+AAL; T5: OG+OL+AAL and T6: OL+AAL. Data were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and significant differences were verified by the Tukey test (5%). Diets containing OL as the only lipid source (T3 and T6) provided better average weight (PM) and individual weight gain (GPI) in pacu juveniles. In addition, they provided higher (P <0.05) levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of the n-3 family in fillets, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3). The only variable of the chemical composition of pacu juvenile fillets that presented a difference (P <0.05) was the crude protein content, being higher in the fish fillets fed the diets without alpha-lipoic acid (T4, T5 and T6). The oils used in the experimental diets did not cause changes in the livers cells of pacu juveniles. It was concluded that sesamin, provided by sesame oil, did not promote changes in the growth performance of pacus, nor in the chemical composition and metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of pacu juvenile fillets. The presence of alpha-lipoic acid did not affect the animals growth performance and its absence promoted higher levels of crude protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids in pacus fillets

Goat milk yogurt powder with probiotics: study of the drying process, the powder characterization and probiotic viability

Os objetivos do estudo foram elaborar iogurtes com a cultura tradicional e a cultura probiótica de Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, desidratar os produtos em spray dryer utilizando maltodextrina como carreador e caracterizar os pós obtidos, bem como determinar a resistência dos probióticos ao processo de atomização. O presente estudo avaliou três temperaturas de entrada do ar de secagem (130, 150 e 170°C) em iogurtes com duas diferentes concentrações de maltodextrina (10 e 20%), totalizando 6 tratamentos: T1 (10%malto/130°C), T2 (20%malto/130°C), T3 (10%malto/150°C), T4 (20%malto/150°C), T5 (10%malto/170°C) e T6 (20%malto/170°C). A secagem do iogurte foi realizada em spray dryer piloto e a enumeração das células viáveis de Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis foi realizada através de plaqueamento em profundidade. Os pós apresentaram baixos valores de umidade e elevada higroscopicidade. A atividade de água (Aw) dos pós variou de 0,09 a 0,19 e aumentou após 30 dias de armazenamento, comprovando o caráter higroscópico dos pós obtidos. Verificou-se que após a desidratação dos iogurtes, apesar deles apresentarem contagens inferiores que os produtos integrais, ainda apresentaram contagens acima de 106 UFC/g, ou seja, ainda estavam dentro do limite estabelecido pela legislação para um produto ser considerado probiótico. Os tratamentos que passaram por maiores temperaturas durante o processamento de secagem (T5 e T6) foram os que tiveram maiores perdas de micro-organismos probióticos, sugerindo que as altas temperaturas exerceram forte influência na viabilidade dos probióticos. O T1 obteve maiores contagens do micro-organismo analisado, com contagens acima de 106 UFC/g, com até 60 dias de armazenamento, indicando ser o melhor tratamento entre os estudados, em relação à obtenção de um iogurte caprino probiótico em pó com maior período de vida de prateleira. De maneira geral, conclui-se que o processo de atomização possibilitou a obtenção de iogurte de leite de cabra em pó estável do ponto de vista microbiológico. Além disso, obteve-se um produto que pode ser uma alternativa para incrementar o consumo de leite de cabra, bem como o de probióticos.The aim of this study was to develop yogurts with the traditional culture and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis probiotic culture, dehydrate products in spray drying using maltodextrin as a carrier and characterize the powders, as well as determining the resistance of probiotics to atomization process. The present study evaluated three different inlet air temperatures of spray dryer (130, 150 and 170°C) in yoghurts with two different maltodextrin concentrations (10 and 20%), totaling six treatments: T1 (10%malto/130°C), T2 (20%malto/130°C), T3 (10%malto/150°C), T4 (20%malto/150°C), T5 (10%malto/170°C) e T6 (20%malto/170°C). The yogurt drying was performed in a pilot spray dryer and the viable cells of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis enumeration was performed by pour plate. The powders showed low levels of humidity and high hygroscopicity. The water activity (Aw) of the powders ranged from 0.09 to 0.19 and increased after 30 days of storage, showing the hygroscopic powders character. It was found that after yogurt dehydration, despite their counts were less than integral products, still had counts above 106 CFU/g, therefore were still within regulation limits for a product to be considered as probiotic. The treatments that have undergone higher temperatures during the drying process (T5 and T6) were those who had higher losses of probiotic microorganisms, suggesting that high temperatures had a strong influence on the viability of probiotics. The T1 (130°C/10%) obtained higher counts of the microorganism analyzed, with counts above 106 CFU/g, during 60 days of storage, indicating that is the best treatment among those studied in relation to obtaining a goat probiotic yoghurt powder with longer shelf life. In general, it is concluded that the atomization process allows the obtention of stable goat milk yogurt powder, in a microbiological point of view. Furthermore, it was obtained a product that can be an alternative for increasing the consumption of goat milk as well as probiotics

Is it possible to cut down fishmeal and soybean meal use in aquafeed limiting the negative effects on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fillet quality and consumer acceptance?

Poultry by-products (PBM) and Hermetia illucens prepupae meal (HM) are promising alternative protein sources for aquafeeds, being palatable, nutritious, and/or cost-effective, in addition to fostering circular economy. Their inclusion in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) feeds, although not detrimental for growth and wellbeing, leads to a decreased fatty acid (FA) quality, specifically, a decreased polyunsaturated FA content. The present study assessed the effect of five different diets on rainbow trout's biometric, marketable, and physical traits, oxidative status, fillet nutritional quality (of fresh and of 60-day stored fillets) and consumers' liking. The diets tested were: i) a positive-control diet, based on fishmeal (CF); ii) a plant protein-based diet (CV) resembling current commercial diets, used as additional control; 60% of the vegetable proteins were substituted with either iii) PBM (P60), iv) HM (H60) or v) both PBM and HM (H10P50). The principal component analysis considering all parameters showed two neat clusters, one grouping CF samples, the other grouping the rest of the samples. Specifically, hepatosomatic index and colour were significantly altered by the different administered diets. The most evident differences between dietary treatments were found in the FA profile, with CF fish showing a distinct FA profile in comparison to the other groups. Although the highest eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid contents were found in CF group, the total polyunsaturated FA content was not significantly different between the dietary treatments, as linoleic and linolenic acids were the lowest in the CF fillets (p < 0.001). Storage seemed to exacerbate the differences found immediately after slaughter. As a consequence of the FA profile, conjugated dienes were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the CF group compared to all the others. MDA-eq. content, although unaffected by diet at day 0, was higher (p < 0.01) after 60 days of storage in the CF group compared to H60, P60, and H10P50 fillets. Consumer likings were favourable and not statistically different between the dietary groups. Only 20% of the consumers criticised the gustative attributes of P60 and H10P50, while almost 25% of them criticised CF, CV, and H60. In summary, the P60, H60 and H10P50 diets were not less than the commercial-like CV diet. Combining PBM and HM showed positive results and needs further studies. Improving the n-3/n-6 ratio remains a priority to be addressed when formulating aquafeeds with innovative ingredients

Effects of Two Amphiphilic Diesters of L-Ascorbic Acid on the Oxidative Stability of Rabbit Meatballs

Lipid oxidation involves a cascade of phenomena leading to serious impairments of meat quality during storage. Novel strategies for lipid protection are therefore highly desirable. Herein, two amphiphilic diesters of L-ascorbic acid with myristic (DA) and stearic (DB) acids were synthesised and added at a 0.1% (w/w) to minced rabbit meat before preparing meatballs. Then, pH, colour indexes, weight loss, fatty acid profile and primary and secondary lipid oxidation products were analysed for meatballs treated with DA (n = 16), DB (n = 16), or not treated (C, n = 16), and stored for 80 days at −10 °C. Results showed that DA and DB did not specifically prevent weight loss and lipid oxidation. Nevertheless, the addition of DA on stored rabbit meatballs seemed to prevent colour modification and reduced (p = 0.0613) TBARS levels in the treated stored meat. For these reasons, further investigations on the properties of L-ascorbyl diesters on the oxidative stability of meat will likely be performed

Effects of stunning methods on pre rigor changes in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reared at two different temperatures

The effects of two stunning methods (carbon monoxide asphyxia, CO, and electroshock, E) on blood plasma parameters, rigor index, fillet pH and shape changes, ATP breakdown and Adenylate Energy Charge (AEC) in muscle immediately post mortem were investigated in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) kept in tanks containing water set at 8 °C or 12 °C. Both the methods here adopted induced a stress-response which, however, was not able to affect the rigor mortis development and fillet pH. The fillets from the E group showed the strongest length contraction and width increase at 48 h post mortem. The CO stunning method exhibited the highest levels of both ATP and AEC in the muscle immediately after death, equal to 2.28 µmol/g and 0.83, respectively, while 1.12 µmol/g and 0.64 values were found in the E group. In addition, we found that the water temperature might interact with the stunning method and minimise the stress response. In the present trial, the most suitable use of the CO stunning method would be coupled with 12 °C of rearing water temperature to better preserve ATP and AEC in muscles

Effect of different stunning methods on rigor mortis, shape, energetic status and physical characteristics of Salmo carpio fillets

Background: Consumer interest in safeguarding animal welfare and increased demand for fresh aquatic products support the need to understand the effects of stunning methods used in aquaculture on the biochemical process affecting fish fillet quality. The present paper aimed at comparing electrical stunning (ES) and cold shock (ICE) in Salmo carpio, an Italian endemic under-investigated species. Rigor mortis evolution, fillet adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP), shape, colour, pH and water holding capacity were assessed by integrating chemical and image analyses. Results: Seventy-two fish (24 fish per treatment) were stunned by ES, ICE or anaesthesia (AN, used as control), then percussively slaughtered. ES and ICE hastened rigor mortis onset and resolution (21 and 28 h post mortem) compared to AN. This was confirmed by the faster ATP degradation in ES and ICE. Fillet shape features varied during rigor mortis, according to the stunning method, with the perimeter showing irreversible variation in ES and ICE groups. Initial circularity was recovered only in AN, while ICE and ES fillets showed significantly different values, between 0 and 192 h. Conclusion: ES is a promising stunning technique for S. carpio, but parameters should be optimized, because of the adverse effect on muscle activity which caused a fast pH drop, and the presence of blood spots in the fillets. Further studies are needed to understand whether fillet shape changes can interfere with filleting or fillet processing and consumer appreciatio