Since trehalose and inulin has been shown in literatures to exert cryoprotecting properties, the objective of this study was
to determine the effect of cryoprotectants on the physical properties of frozen Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus
guttatus) fish balls. Spanish mackerel was used to make fish balls as it is easily available, easy to handle, and has excellent
gelling properties (Shao 2010; Venugopal 2006). The current study is novel as no study has been conducted to determine the
effect of CPA, in particular inulin on frozen fish ball.