Effect of glycation on physicochemical properties and volatile flavor characteristics of silver carp mince.

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of glycation on physicochemical properties and volatile flavor characteristics of silver carp mince (SCM). The changes in the degree of grafting, chemical composition, pH, color, total amino acid composition, and volatile flavor compounds of SCM with or without glucose were studied at different heating times. The results showed that the addition of glucose could promote the glycation reaction rate of SCM. Lysine and cysteine were the main amino acids involved in glycation. Glycation enhanced the overall aroma of SCM by accelerating lipid oxidation and Strecker degradation. In conclusion, these results suggest that glycation can enhance the volatile flavor of SCM during thermal processing and can be used as a volatile flavor enhancement technology for the development of protein nutrition food with good flavor from low-value fish.