A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species
This study aimed to systematically investigate and compare the biochemical composition of 13 locally abundant shellfish species (Dalian, China) and the taste characteristics of these shellfish and their boiling liquids. The results showed that <i>Chlamys farreri</i> exhibited the highest...
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| description | This study aimed to systematically investigate and compare the biochemical composition of 13 locally abundant shellfish species (Dalian, China) and the taste characteristics of these shellfish and their boiling liquids. The results showed that <i>Chlamys farreri</i> exhibited the highest level of protein (64.58%) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (53.84% of total fatty acids), whereas <i>Scapharca subcrenata</i> showed a better composition and proportion of essential amino acids (EAA/TAA = 39.02%, EAA/NEAA = 63.98%) compared to other species. Glu, Gly, Ala, Arg, 5′-monophosphate (GMP), lactic acid, succinic acid, and malic acid were quantitatively determined as the main taste compounds in shellfish and their boiling liquids. The equivalent umami concentration (EUC) values, reflecting the synergistic effect of umami compounds, showed distinct characteristics, and the maximum umami intensities were found in <i>Meretrix meretrix</i> (586.8 g monosodium glutamate (MSG)/100 g) and the boiling liquid of <i>Clinocardium californiense</i> (358.3 g MSG/100 g), respectively. Based on these experimental results, <i>C. californiense</i> was found to have the highest prehensive quality score as revealed by principal component analysis (PCA). These results are important for promoting studies aimed at nutritional value development and taste compounds improvement of these shellfish species, especially for flavor enhancer development. Meanwhile, different shellfish species can be comprehensively developed and utilized based on their distinct nutritional properties, and this would translate into greater profitability for producers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7376131d5ee84555ba802a760af2bcc42025-08-20T03:52:58ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-04-01149159510.3390/foods14091595A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish SpeciesLong Li0Zhiyu Fu1Yujun Liu2Zhiyuan Song3Xinrui Yang4Di Yu5Qingzhi Wang6Hai Chi7Jie Zheng8Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaLiaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, ChinaThis study aimed to systematically investigate and compare the biochemical composition of 13 locally abundant shellfish species (Dalian, China) and the taste characteristics of these shellfish and their boiling liquids. The results showed that <i>Chlamys farreri</i> exhibited the highest level of protein (64.58%) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (53.84% of total fatty acids), whereas <i>Scapharca subcrenata</i> showed a better composition and proportion of essential amino acids (EAA/TAA = 39.02%, EAA/NEAA = 63.98%) compared to other species. Glu, Gly, Ala, Arg, 5′-monophosphate (GMP), lactic acid, succinic acid, and malic acid were quantitatively determined as the main taste compounds in shellfish and their boiling liquids. The equivalent umami concentration (EUC) values, reflecting the synergistic effect of umami compounds, showed distinct characteristics, and the maximum umami intensities were found in <i>Meretrix meretrix</i> (586.8 g monosodium glutamate (MSG)/100 g) and the boiling liquid of <i>Clinocardium californiense</i> (358.3 g MSG/100 g), respectively. Based on these experimental results, <i>C. californiense</i> was found to have the highest prehensive quality score as revealed by principal component analysis (PCA). These results are important for promoting studies aimed at nutritional value development and taste compounds improvement of these shellfish species, especially for flavor enhancer development. Meanwhile, different shellfish species can be comprehensively developed and utilized based on their distinct nutritional properties, and this would translate into greater profitability for producers.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/9/1595shellfish meatboiling liquidsbiochemical composition characteristicsnon-volatile flavor profileequivalent umami concentration |
| spellingShingle | Long Li Zhiyu Fu Yujun Liu Zhiyuan Song Xinrui Yang Di Yu Qingzhi Wang Hai Chi Jie Zheng A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species Foods shellfish meat boiling liquids biochemical composition characteristics non-volatile flavor profile equivalent umami concentration |
| title | A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species |
| title_full | A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species |
| title_fullStr | A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species |
| title_short | A Comprehensive and Comparative Study on the Biochemical Composition and Non-Volatile Taste Compounds of Thirteen Shellfish Species |
| title_sort | comprehensive and comparative study on the biochemical composition and non volatile taste compounds of thirteen shellfish species |
| topic | shellfish meat boiling liquids biochemical composition characteristics non-volatile flavor profile equivalent umami concentration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/9/1595 |
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