Comparative analysis of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber on improving the gelation performance and fishy odors of silver carp surimi

This work investigated the effects and mechanisms of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber (SDF and IDF) on the gelation performance and fishy odors of silver carp surimi. The results showed that the gel properties of surimi increased and then decreased with increasing SDF content, and the best gel properties were achieved at 1 wt% SDF. The gel strength, elasticity and deformation resistance of surimi increased in a dose-dependent manner as affected by IDF, but its effect on viscosity and recovery ratio was similar to SDF. Moreover, 2 wt% SDF and 1 wt% IDF reduced the content and odor activity value (OAV) of most fishy compounds in surimi, and the latter was superior to the former. The rheological characteristics indicated that SDF affected the thermal gelation properties of surimi mainly through filling, concentration and volume exclusion, and IDF mainly through filling, concentration and intermolecular interactions between IDF and myofibrillar protein. Additionally, SDF and IDF inhibited the release of fishy odors by improving the gel network structure and their adsorption, but more SDF (2 wt%) promoted the formation of escape channels for odors release. In summary, 1 wt% IDF could simultaneously improve the gelation performance and fishy odors of silver carp surimi.