X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) for non-destructive characterisation of food microstructure

L Schoeman, P Williams, A Du Plessis… - Trends in Food Science & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Food microstructure can be visualised by a wide range of microscopic
techniques, however these methods are usually destructive and require sample preparation …

Dual cryoprotective strategies for ice-binding and stabilizing of frozen seafood: A review

S Zhu, J Yu, X Chen, Q Zhang, X Cai, Y Ding… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Freezing-induced damages on seafood are pervasive problems that result from
physical and biochemical changes during the freezing process. The formation of ice crystals …

The role of trifunctional cryoprotectants in the frozen storage of aquatic foods: Recent developments and future recommendations

J Tian, N Walayat, Y Ding, J Liu - Comprehensive reviews in …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Freeze‐induced changes including protein denaturation, ice crystals formation and lipid
oxidation are mainly responsible for the quality deterioration persistent in aquatic foods …

The impact of freezing methods on the quality, moisture distribution, microstructure, and flavor profile of hand-grabbed mutton during long-term frozen storage

Y Luo, Y Bi, R Du, H Yuan, Y Hou, R Luo - Food Research International, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of present study was to investigate the influence of conventional freezing (CF,− 18°
C), low-temperature freezing (LF,− 40° C), and ultra-low-temperature freezing (ULF,− 80° C) …

Further interpretation of the strengthening effect of curdlan on frozen cooked noodles quality during frozen storage: Studies on water state and properties

Y Liang, Z Qu, M Liu, M Zhu, X Zhang, L Wang, F Jia… - Food Chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Curdlan has been applied to weaken the quality deterioration of frozen cooked noodles
(FCN) during frozen storage. However, the underlying mechanism is still unclear. In this …

Influence of temperature fluctuations on growth and recrystallization of ice crystals in frozen peeled shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) pre-soaked with carrageenan …

B Zhang, H Cao, W Wei, X Ying - Food chemistry, 2020 - Elsevier
Temperature fluctuation is a common problem in the frozen storage of shrimp products. This
study investigated the influence of carrageenan oligosaccharide (CO) and …

Effect of low and ultra-low temperature applications during freezing and frozen storage on quality parameters for fish

I Tolstorebrov, TM Eikevik, M Bantle - International Journal of Refrigeration, 2016 - Elsevier
The article reviews recent investigations in the application of ultra-low temperatures for high-
quality long-term storage of fish. Changes in fish quality were discussed with respect to …

Effects of temperature fluctuations on the meat quality and muscle microstructure of frozen beef

Y Wang, H Liang, R Xu, B Lu, X Song, B Liu - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Temperature fluctuation during storage and distribution of frozen foods has been a major
concern in the frozen food industry. Recrystallisation of ice due to fluctuations in storage …

[HTML][HTML] The role of water and oil migration in juiciness loss of stuffed fish ball with the fillings of pig fat/meat as affected by freeze-thaw cycles and cooking process

L Fan, D Ruan, J Shen, Z Hu, C Liu, X Chen, W Xia… - Lwt, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study sought to investigate the effects of freeze-thaw (FT) cycles and cooking
process on the quality attributes of the stuffed fish balls to address its juiciness loss in terms …

State/phase transitions, ice recrystallization, and quality changes in frozen foods subjected to temperature fluctuations

PK Kumar, BA Rasco, J Tang, SS Sablani - Food Engineering Reviews, 2020 - Springer
Market demand for affordable frozen foods has grown due to changes in consumer lifestyle.
The quality of frozen food must be maintained throughout production, storage, transport, and …