Tuna pepsin: characteristics and its use for collagen extraction from the skin of threadfin bream (Nemipterus spp.)

Authors :: Nalinanon, S.
Benjakul, S.
Visessanguan, W.
Kishimura, H.
Source :: Journal of Food Science. June-July, 2008, Vol. 73 Issue 5, C413-C419
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: A research to characterize pepsin from the stomach of different tuna species including albacore, skipjack, and tongol tuna and also use tuna pepsin for collagen extraction from the skin of threadfin bream is discussed. The outcomes and observations of the study are discussed.

Subjects :: Collagen -- Chemical properties
Pepsin -- Chemical properties
Tuna -- Composition
Business
Food/cooking/nutrition

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