Simultaneous determination of multiple quality indices of dried shrimp (Parapenaeopsis hardwickii) during storage using Raman spectroscopy

Abstract BACKGROUND Dried shrimp is a high‐value fishery product worldwide, but rapid and accurate assessment of its quality remains challenging. In the present study, a new method based on Raman spectroscopy was developed for assessing the quality changes in dried shrimp ( Parapenaeopsis hardwickii ) during storage. RESULTS A high‐quality Raman spectrum of astaxanthin (AST) was obtained from the third abdominal segment of dried shrimp. The intensity ratio (I1520/I1446) of the band from 1520 cm −1 to that at 1446 cm −1 , which was ascribed to AST and protein/lipid, respectively, was calculated. I1520/I1446 can probe AST degradation in dried shrimp during storage at both 37 and 4 °C and further reflect quality changes of dried shrimp, as indicated by indices including total volatile basic nitrogen, pH and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. CONCLUSION Compared to conventional methods, the proposed method avoids complex and time‐consuming preprocessing and provides significant advantages including cost‐effectiveness and rapid detection. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.