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The Effect of Pomegranate Peel On Preservation On Tilapia Fish During Refrigerated Storage

Pomegranate peel extract was tested as a preservative for refrigerated Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fillets. Samples treated with 3g or 5g of pomegranate peel extract showed lower microbial counts, maintained texture, and stable pH over 7 days compared to an untreated control. Pomegranate peel contains tannins and polyphenols like punicalagin and ellagic acid that give it antimicrobial properties effective at inhibiting bacteria and preserving food quality. Thus, pomegranate peel extract has potential as a natural preservative to protect fish from microbes during refrigerated storage.

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The Effect of Pomegranate Peel On Preservation On Tilapia Fish During Refrigerated Storage

Pomegranate peel extract was tested as a preservative for refrigerated Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fillets. Samples treated with 3g or 5g of pomegranate peel extract showed lower microbial counts, maintained texture, and stable pH over 7 days compared to an untreated control. Pomegranate peel contains tannins and polyphenols like punicalagin and ellagic acid that give it antimicrobial properties effective at inhibiting bacteria and preserving food quality. Thus, pomegranate peel extract has potential as a natural preservative to protect fish from microbes during refrigerated storage.

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THE EFFECT OF POMEGRANATE PEEL ON PRESERVATION ON TILAPIA

(Oreochromis niloticus) FISH DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE

Kaleivani, V

Faculty of Health life and Sciences


Department of Health Professional and Food Science

Abstract

In parts of Asia, North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, pomegranate (Punica
granatum) is an ancient, mystical, unique fruits which is widely cultivated in many countries.
Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) has been commercially produced in most Asian
countries. The effect of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) on the quality of Nile Tilapia
(Oreochromis niloticus) during refrigerated storage of 7 days was investigated. Three
samples were prepared including the control. One sample is treat with 3g of PPE and
another one with 5g of PPE. The effect of PPE on microbe count, texture and the pH was
analyzed. The treated samples of Tilapia fish fillet was found to show lower microbes’ count,
good in maintain the texture of the fish and also the pH were controlled. Antimicrobial activity
of pomegranate extract is probably due to the presence, of tannins and polyphenols in their
compositions especially punicalagin and ellagic acid respectively. Phenolic were the most
important compounds against bacteria, among those gallic acid was identified as the most
active compound for inhibition of bacteria tested. Hence, the PPE could serve as a
preservative method to protect food against microorganism which causes food-borne
illness.

Keywords: Pomegranate Peel Extract (PPE), Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus),


antimicrobial, texture, pH

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