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Iman A, Rios-Mera JD, Rengifo E, Palomino F, Vela-Paredes R, Vásquez J, García de Sotero DE, Saldaña E, Siche R, Tello F. A Comparative Study of Freshwater Fish Burgers Made from Three Amazonian Species: Omega 3 Fortification and Sodium Reduction. Foods 2024; 13:565. [PMID: 38397542 PMCID: PMC10888483 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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This study aimed to formulate burgers made from three Amazonian fish species: pacu (Pyaractus brachypomus), boquichico (Prochilodus nigricans), and bujurqui (Chaetobranchus flavescens), focusing on sodium reduction and fortification with fish oil microparticles (FOM) rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The proximal composition, sodium and calcium content, instrumental texture profile, fatty acid profile, sensory profile, and overall liking were evaluated. Differences in proximal composition and fatty acid profiles between the fillets were reflected in the burgers. Fortification with FOM increased EPA and DHA in the burgers; thus, they can be considered "high in omega-3 fatty acids" and reduced the n-6/n-3 ratio below 4. There were sensory attributes that could be related to lipid oxidation but reduced overall liking for less than 10% of consumers. Nevertheless, certain sensory attributes (grilled, characteristic, aromatic, tasty, tender, and juicy) had a positive impact on the overall liking of more than 20% of consumers, yielding adequate scores (between 5.60 and 5.71) on the 9-point hedonic scale. The production process must be optimized by knowing the fish fillet quality in depth, improving the FOM and burgers' oxidative stability, and achieving an adequate sensory and hedonic profile by employing consumers' vocabulary to characterize new products.
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- Alexander Iman
- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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- Instituto de Investigación de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (ICTA), Universidad Nacional de Jaén, Jaén 06800, Peru;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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- Sensory Analysis and Consumer Study Group, Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua 18001, Peru;
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo 13011, Peru;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana, Iquitos 16002, Peru; (A.I.); (E.R.); (F.P.); (R.V.-P.); (J.V.)
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Verza M, Camanzi L, Rota C, Cerjak M, Mulazzani L, Malorgio G. Consumer Sentiments and Emotions in New Seafood Product Concept Development: A Co-Creation Approach Using Online Discussion Rooms in Croatia, Italy and Spain. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081729. [PMID: 37107524 PMCID: PMC10138044 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Growing Mediterranean seafood consumption, increasing consumers' awareness of food safety and quality, and changing food lifestyles are leading to the development of new food products. However, the majority of new food products launched on the market are expected to fail within the first year. One of the most effective ways to enhance new product success is by involving consumers during the first phases of New Product Development (NPD), using the so-called co-creation approach. Based on data collected through online discussion rooms, two new seafood product concepts-sardine fillets and sea burgers-were evaluated by a set of potential consumers in three Mediterranean countries-Italy, Spain, and Croatia. Textual information was analyzed by first using the topic modeling technique. Then, for each main topic identified, sentiment scores were calculated, followed by the identification of the main related emotions that were evoked. Overall, consumers seem to positively evaluate both proposed seafood product concepts, and three recurrent positive emotions (trust, anticipation, joy) were identified in relation to the main topics aroused during the discussions. The results of this study will be useful to guide future researchers and actors in this industry in the next development steps of the targeted seafood products in Mediterranean countries.
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- Marta Verza
- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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Stancu V, Brunsø K, Krystallis A, Guerrero L, Santa Cruz E, Peral I. European consumer segments with a high potential for accepting new innovative fish products based on their food-related lifestyle. Food Qual Prefer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2022.104560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bazhan M, Kalantari N, Keshavarz-Mohammadi N. Health-enhancing foods: barriers to consumers' choice in Iran. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:796-810. [PMID: 33111937 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daaa088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Given the growing market for health-enhancing or functional foods in Iran, the consumption rate is low. Identifying and understanding the causes is key for future decisions and interventions in the market. So, the present study was designed to provide this knowledge in Iran. The study was conducted in Tehran, the capital of Iran, between May and September 2014. In total, 105 people participated in this qualitative research, including 40 production/supply/health authority stakeholders and 65 consumer stakeholders (44 housewives and 21 employed women). The sampling strategy was the purposive method with maximum diversity, and snowball sampling was used to identify key stakeholders. The social marketing framework was used for analyzing the participants' views and experiences. To collect data, semi-structured focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted. Data collection and content analysis were performed simultaneously, using MAXQDA® software. Categorization of the findings based on social marketing mix showed that the most important barriers to the consumption of functional dairy products were undesirable sensory and non-sensory characteristics, lack of physical and economic access to the product, the existence of product competitors in the market and inappropriate promotion strategies. Furthermore, personal barriers identified as a new dimension and included lack of knowledge about the product and its benefits, a negative attitude toward the product and personal taste and preference. Understanding these barriers might contribute to design and implement effective and appropriate interventions to increase the consumption of these products among consumers.
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- Marjan Bazhan
- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition, and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, West Arghavan, Farahzadi Blvd, Shahrak Gharb, Tehran, IR Iran 19816195732
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition, and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, West Arghavan, Farahzadi Blvd, Shahrak Gharb, Tehran, IR Iran 19816195732
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak St., Shahid Chamran Highway, Tehran, IR Iran 1983535511
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Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries in the Midst of Adaptation and Diversification: Insights from Southern Italy. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13137393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The study looks at the problems facing coastal fishing communities. It highlights the impacts that, in the complex framework of the EU reforms, have manifested themselves on economic activities and on society. The aim of the paper is twofold: to examine small-scale artisanal fishing in an area of Southern Italy in order to develop resilience and diversification and at the same time to outline the profiles of local bluefish buyers to highlight development strategies for the sector. The research carried out through a direct survey by administering a questionnaire to fishermen operating in areas of Southern Italy and the data cross-referenced with the opinions of local consumers. A conjoint experiment, followed by a multiple correspondence analysis and cluster identification, was used to outline the profiles of local bluefish buyers. The results of the analysis reveal that the fish market and the restaurant sector are the main distribution channels preferred by fishermen. Furthermore, fishermen are very sensitive to environmental issues and are willing to collaborate and actively participate in the environmental protection of the sea. Consumers recognise the quality of local bluefish, and they implicitly perceive the sustainability of the method of capture. The results show the need to undertake synergistic actions for the fishing industry, capable of activating marketing strategies adequately to support, promote and develop the sector. The results of the study provide helpful information for food companies in order to better segment their market and target their consumers, as well as to effectively promote their product using brands, certifications and traceability.
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