Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation on the Quality of Little Yellow Croaker

This research was to study the effects of lactic acid bacteria fermentation on the quality of little yellow croaker. The effects of the LAB starter composed of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus acidophilus on the quality of little yellow croaker were studied through a 72 h fermentation process in this study. During 72 h fermentation at 30°C, little yellow croaker inoculated with the LAB starter not only resulted in a rapid pH decrease and suppression of spoilage bacteria, but also receded chemical changes such as total volatile base nitrogen and biogenic amines, its texture profile and whiteness also satisfying. Besides, Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) images indicated some microstructure changes in LAB fermentation. The results demonstrated that the LAB starter could be developed as bio-preservatives to improve the quality of little yellow croaker in storage.