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Octopus Ink as a Source of Melanin: Preparation, Evaluation, and Utilization

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Octopus ink, as fish waste, is a good source of melanin pigment powder was prepared from the ink sac, Grosschemical composition, mineral content, total phenolic content, amino acid content, protein pattern, UV-vis spectra,microbiological examination, and antioxidant activity were determined. Protein, ash, fat, total phenolicand antioxidantactivity were 36.59%, 8.90%, 0.08%, 218.06 mg/kg and 46.40%, respectively. Magnesium and copper were 116.53and 15.15 mg/100g, respectively. Serine content was 56.4%.The powder was free from Salmonella spp/25g. Melaninpowder was added to colorize pasta and olive paste, and the results of the sensory evaluation indicated that pastacooked in 1% melanin powder were highly accepted by panelists. Melanin pigment powder from the octopus ink saccan be used as a natural black coloring agent in certain food product.

Source: Alexandria Journal of Food Science and Technology

DOI: 10.21608/ajfs.2024.375180

Authors: SELEMANI OMARY KIPALAHI, Mohamed Hamady, mohamed m youssef, El-Seyed M Abou-Tour

Institution: Alexandria University

Language: English

Topic: Food and Agricultural Sciences

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402091005

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