Application of edible fibers in surimi and its products

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Department of Fishery, Faculty of Fisheries and Environment, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan

Abstract

Today, most consumers in addition to being the healthy and nutritional value of its food, its health effects are concerned. seafood contains protein and beneficial fats but they have little fiber by adding dietary fiber (wheat fiber, oat fiber and cellulose (completed in the nutrition. Surimi enrichment and its products with edible fiber can be effective in preventing heart disease, diabetes, obesity. Edible fibers can be used in surimi and its products like binders, fillers, coatings and have positive effects on pH, texture, color and sensory properties. Since the effects of using different fibers are different, so this article reviews the use of different fibers in the production of surimi products.

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