Antioxidant effects of grape pomace on the quality of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillets during refrigerated storage

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the phenolic content and antioxidant effect of grape pomace extract on silver carp fillets during refrigerated storage. Total phenolic content of grape pomace extract was quantified by colorimetric methods. Silver carp samples were treated with 0, 2, and 4% of grape pomace extract (g extract/100 g flesh) and stored 15 days in a refrigerator (4°C). Changes in pH, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid, and heme iron at 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 days of storage were investigated. Results showed that the values of pH, peroxide value, and thiobarbituric acid increased and iron levels decreased in all treatments during storage (p < 0.05). The phenolic contents were generally much more influenced by the quality parameters treated compared to the control. The addition of grape pomace extract delayed lipid oxidation in silver carp fillet considerably during refrigerated storage. These results suggested that grape pomace extract has the potential to be used as a natural antioxidant.