A review of sensory and instrumental methods used to evaluate the texture of fish muscle

Grethe Hyldig, Durita Nielsen

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Abstract

The texture of fish muscle is an important quality attribute that depends on several parameters, both intrinsic and extrinsic. Its evaluation by sensory means is the result of a combination of several parameters that cover every impression from when the fish first comes into contact with a surface in the mouth, until it is completely masticated. This makes texture difficult to describe and evaluate. In addition the muscle structure of fish is not homogenous, and this has important implications on texture measurements by instrumental means. Numerous instrumental and sensory methods have been used to evaluate the texture of fish and fish fillets, with varying results and there exists no universal recommended method.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Texture Studies
Volume32
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)219-242
ISSN0022-4901
Publication statusPublished - 2001

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