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Off-odors in aquatic products represent a critical quality concern for the aquatic food industry, severely compromising sensory attributes, consumer preference, and food safety due to potential health hazards. These undesirable odors result from a combination of mechanisms, including biochemical reactions and industrial processing, which collectively determine the final product quality. This comprehensive review methodically investigates four critical dimensions: 1) development mechanisms of off-odors, 2) compounds contributing to off-odors, 3) generation of off-odors, and 4) advanced deodorization methodologies. Special emphasis is placed on elucidating molecular-level interactions between off-odor compounds and proteins, as well as the characteristic biosynthesis patterns of off-odors observed across different tissue types in various aquatic species. Through a comprehensive analysis of the sources of off-odors and mitigation technologies, this review proposes a technical framework for the targeted reduction of off-odors in aquatic products, offering valuable insights for quality optimization in industrial applications.

Food Science of Animal Products published by Tsinghua University Press. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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