Chemical and Sensory Analysis of Ungutted Offshore (Nonspawning) Capelin (Mallotus villosus) Stored in Ice

Abstract
Based on changes in chemical and sensory variables, the keeping time of ungutted offshore capelin (M. villosus) stored in ice was about 12 d, which was superior to other pelagic fish such as inshore (spawning) male capelin, Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus harengus) and Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Free fatty acid, hypoxanthine, trimethylamine, moisture content, number and muscle pH significantly (P .ltoreq. 0.05) changed during 16 d of iced storage. Although changes in lipid content and peroxide value were statistically significant (P .ltoreq. 0.05), it is questionable whether these changes were chemically significant. Hypoxanthine and trimethylamine appeared to have the most potential for use as indices of sensory quality deterioration during iced storage.

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