Optimization of the marinating conditions of cassava fish (Pseudotolithus sp.) fillet for Lanhouin production through application of Doehlert experimental design

The effects of additives as a marinade producer on nutritional quality parameters of Oncorhynchus mykiss fish during storage at 4°C

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the utilization of additive ingredients on the proximate composition, energy value, yield percentage, and pH value of cold and cooked Rainbow trout marinade. In this study, the effect of the marinating solution with different concentrations of lemon juice and salt on various quality properties in the processed muscle was determined. Results showed the pH value of the cold marinade in treatments 2, 3, and 4 decreased to 5.57, 5.15, and 5.14 with significant differences, respectively. The results showed that the marinade yield range (27.1%-19.28%) was found as a result of the marinating process. There was a significant difference between the cold and cooked fish marinades in terms of water content, pH, proximate contents, and yield percentage. The protein content in cold marinade was highest at 16.43%, while in treatments 2, 3, and 4, it decreased to 16.42%, 14.00%, and 14.56%, respectively with a significant difference. The lipid content in cold marinade (2.31%) for treatment 4 was highest, while in treatments 3 and 4, it increased significantly. The cold marinade treatment 4 found the highest energy and nutrient values, while the yield of marinade was 61.21%. The treatment T2 in cooked marinade found the highest energy value and the lowest weight loss (89.7%). Moisture retention in fish-cooked marinade treatments was found to be 13.5%, 5.52%, and 9.77%. It can be concluded that treatment 2 was the best option for both cold and cooked marinades.

Immune System and Epidemics: The Role of African Indigenous Bioactive Substances

With over 6 million coronavirus pandemic deaths, the African continent reported the lowest death rate despite having a high disease burden. The African community's resilience to the pandemic has been attributed to climate and weather conditions, herd immunity, repeated exposure to infectious organisms that help stimulate the immune system, and a disproportionately large youth population. In addition, functional foods, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements contain micronutrients and bioactive compounds that can help boost the immune system. This review identified significant traditional fermented foods and herbal remedies available within the African continent with the potential to boost the immune system in epidemics and pandemics. Methodology: Databases, such as PubMed, the Web of Science, and Scopus, were searched using relevant search terms to identify traditional African fermented foods and medicinal plants with immune-boosting or antiviral capabilities. Cereal-based fermented foods, meat-, and fish-based fermented foods, and dairy-based fermented foods containing antioxidants, immunomodulatory effects, probiotics, vitamins, and peptides were identified and discussed. In addition, nine herbal remedies and spices belonging to eight plant families have antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and antiviral properties. Peptides, flavonoids, alkaloids, sterols, ascorbic acid, minerals, vitamins, and saponins are some of the bioactive compounds in the remedies. Bioactive compounds in food and plants significantly support the immune system and help increase resistance against infectious diseases. The variety of food and medicinal plants found on the African continent could play an essential role in providing community resilience against infectious diseases during epidemics and pandemics. The African continent should investigate nutritional, herbal, and environmental factors that support healthy living and longevity.

Characterisation of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Dengke Naniura of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) with α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity

BACKGROUND:

Fermented foods were favourable because of its properties in enhancing the shelf life, safety, function, sensory and nutrition. There are many fermented foods tested in vitro as an α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitor. Dengke naniura is one of Indonesia’s traditional food made using fermentation.

AIM:

To identify lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains in dengke naniura and its properties in inhibiting the α-glucosidase enzyme.

METHODS:

The carp were sacrificed, and soaked with rough lemon for 6 hours then spices added to it for another 1 hour. Then the isolation of LAB conducted using a serial dilution of the samples. The selected isolates of the LAB were then characterised by its morphology under the microscope, gram staining, growth at 15°C and 45°C and biochemical identification. The isolates were then tested for its inhibiting properties against the α-glucosidase enzyme.

RESULTS:

The isolates (DL-109 and DL-107) were a gram-positive, nonspore-forming and non-motile rod. The Physiological and biochemical properties of the isolates confirm its LAB properties. On the test against α-glucosidase enzyme activity inhibition, isolate DL-109 LAB (4) showed dominant activity with very low IC₅₀ compared to Acarbose (IC₅₀ = 128.06 ppm) and DL-107 (46.32 ppm) while at the lowest dosage of 25 µg/ml DL-109 showed activity as much as 54.76%.

CONCLUSION:

These findings concluded that the isolates were LAB by its properties and can be used for lowering blood glucose in term of inhibition of the α-glucosidase enzyme.