Textural and rheological properties of Pacific whiting surimi
were significantly influenced by DEW, heating rate, and calcium
addition. Breaking force and penetration distance of Pacific whiting
gels were maximally increased, by 52% and 12%, respectively, with
addition of 1% DEW and 10 mg NFB calcium/g surimi paste, at a
heating rate of 5 C/min. NFB improved gel texture, primarily by
activating endogenous transglutaminase, which catalyzed the formation
of MHC cross-links. Addition of NFB to Pacific whiting surimi
seafood could