• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.48 no.4
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• pp.417-425
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• 2015

Semi-dried conger eel Conger myriaster is considered as a health food in Korea due to its richness in vitamins, minerals, proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. This study characterize the sanitary quality of commercial semi-dried conger eel for developing high quality semi-dried products and suggested the guideline for controlling the quality. Moisture content ranged from 41.2% to 73.4% (mean: 61.5%), volatile basic nitrogen ranged from 16.1 to 93.6 mg/100 g (mean: 55.1 mg/100 g), and peroxide value ranged from 15.2 to 69.8 meq/kg. Viable cell counts ranged between 6.51 and 8.53 log CFU/g, while the Escherichia coli count ranged from undetectable to 4.6 log CFU/g. Based on these chemical and microbial findings, we suggest that provisions be established for development of high quality semi-dried conger eel as follows: 50-68% for moisture content, < 50 mg/100 g for volatile basic nitrogen content, < 60 meq/kg for peroxide value, and negative for E. coli. Among the 16 commercial semi-dried conger eel products used in this study, the standard-passed product was only GS-L.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.477-484
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• 2008

For the effective use of the conger eel by-products, such as head and frame, Tang, which is the Korean-type soup, from conger eel by-products (TCEB) was developed and its food component characterization was compared with that of commercial Chueotang, loach Tang. According to the results of viable cells and coliform group of TCEB heated at $115^{\circ}C$ for various times, the reasonable $F_0$ value was 8 min. The proximate composition of TCEB was 90.7% for the moisture, 4.8% for the protein, 2.6% for the lipid, and 1.5% for the ash. The extractive-nitrogen content of TCEB was 243.1 mg/100 g, which was higher than that of commercial Chueotang, 208.0 mg/100 g. The total amino acid content of TCEB was 4,310 mg/100 g and its major amino acids were glutamic acid (637.3 mg/100 g, 14.8%), glycine (409.1 mg/100 g, 9.5%) and alanine (404.4 mg/100 g, 9.3%). TCEB was not felt in the sensual fish odor and its sensual taste was good. The health functional properties for health of TCEB were 1.29 as a PF (protection factor) for antioxidative activity and 39.4% for angiotensin Ⅰ converting enzyme (ACE) inhibiting activity.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.33 no.10
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• pp.1661-1667
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Quality characteristics, and was conducted to develope consumer preference of the frozen ready prepared eels by cooking method between 100 Korean (male 48, female 52) and 105 Japanese (male 43, female 62) who visited Korea. The consumers' responses about frozen ready prepared eels were measured on 9 point likert scale. In the preference test of cooking method for ready prepared eel, the Japanese and Korean preferred gas grill products in conger eel. Charcoal grill for Anguilla japonica products was estimated the most preferred cooking method by Japanese. In comparison between Japanese and Korean, Korean preferred more gas grill products than charcoal grill in Anguillajaponica products. The results for this factor were very significantly different in relation to appearance and overall acceptance of sensory characteristics (p<0.0l). The steaming products was estimated to be more delicious by Japanese than Korean. The results for this steaming products were very significantly different in evaluation of appearance, taste and overall acceptability between Japanese and Korean (p<0.05 or p<0.0l). In the domestic consumer test, the overall acceptability of eel product with ginseng and pine mushroom were 6.84 and 5.56 respectively. In the Japanese consumer test, the overall acceptability of eel product with ginseng and pine mushroom were 5.62 and 6.49 respectively. Consequently, Korea consumer preferred gas grill method for both conger eel and Anguilla japonica products added by ginseng flavor in sauce. Japanese preferred gas grill method for conger eel, charcoal grill method for Anguilla jap on ica added by pine mushroom flavor in sauce. Therefore, it is needed to study for the development of conger eel's sauce and cooking method proper to preference of Korean and Japanese in foodservice operations.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.454-461
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• 1994

This studies was carried out in order to investigate the browning reaction of lipid originated compound with nitrogenous compound in dried conger eel. The major fatty acids were $C_{16:0},\;C_{16:1},\;C_{18:1},\;C_{20:5}\;and\;C_{22:6}$. The nonpolar lipid contained the highest percentage of $C_{16:0}$, while the polar lipid contained the highest percentage of $C_{22:6}$. The browning reaction there was a rapidly developed with the beginning of the decline in carbonyl value and remarkable decrease in polyunsaturated fatty acids such as $C_{20:5},\;C_{22:5},\;C_{22:6}$ compared with the other fatty acid, in the water soluble fraction of the browning product obtained from tile fish was detected some antioxidation activity but in the lipid soluble fraction which covers most of the browning reactions in the fish meat antioxidation activity was not detected. In the test of conger eel oil, the phosphatidylcholine was largest in quantity and browning products provided in this experiment showed very low reducing activity.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.53 no.3
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• pp.368-381
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• 2020

This study was conducted to optimize the processing conditions of seasoned laver Pyropia yezoensis with conger eel Conger myriaster seasoning sauce (CES) using response surface methodology (RSM). The RSM program results for bonesoftness showed that the optimum independent variables based on the dependent variables (Y₁, lipid removal rate; Y₂, texture; and Y₃, sensory fish odor score) were 431.0% for X₁ (water amount), 115.6℃ for X₂ (retort-operated temperature), and 50.1 min for X₃ (retort-operated time). The RSM program results for the CES blend showed that the optimum independent variables (X₁, amount of bone-softened conger eel by-products; X₂, mixed sauce amount; and X₃, starch amount) based on the dependent variables (Y₁, amino-N; Y₂, Hunter redness; and Y₃, drying time) were 44.8% for A (pre-treated conger eel by-product), 36.0% for B (mixed sauce), and 19.2% for C (starch). The RSM program results for seasoned laver with CES showed that the optimum independent variables based on the dependent variables (Y₁, water activity; Y₂, Hunter yellowness; and Y₃, overall acceptance) were 5.0% for X₁, (CES amount), 313.8℃ for X₂ (roasting temperature), and 6.0 s for X₃ (roasting time). The seasoned laver with CES prepared under the optimum conditions was superior to commercial seasoned laver in terms of overall acceptance.

• Journal of Marine Life Science
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.128-135
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• 2023

The present study was tried to identify whether the eel's larva was close to a conger (Conger myriaster), a pipe conger (Muraenesox cinereus) or four species of Anguilla. Experimental fishes were collected by set net in the gulf of enggang, Namhae, Korea from May to June. Their morphological characteristics were compared with adult fishes of a conger, a pipe conger and four species of Anguilla. For genetic classification, DNA was isolated and amplified by using 12S rRNA and 16S rRNA primer set. The PCR products were direct sequencing in both directions. The nucleotide sequences were analyzed using softwares. As results of morphological measurement on eel's larva, the percentages of head length and preanal length against total length were similar with a conger. Based on the nucleotide sequences, the phylogenetic tree also revealed a close relationship to a conger. Therefore, eel's larva, caught in Namhae from May to June, was identified into a conger's larva.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.139-148
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• 1985

Changes in fish jelly forming ability of pretreated and frozen common carp and conger eel were examined. Four kinds of pretreated samples were prepared such as round, mechanically separated meat using fishmeat separator, chopped and water washed meat and fish meat paste. The quality of pretreated samples and fish jelly products made from pretreated sample were generally in good condition for three months of frozen storage at $-30^{\circ}C$. Judging from fish jelly forming ability, the round state of common carp was superior to other pretreated samples during frozen storage. In case of conger eel, fish meat paste revealed totter jelly forming ability than any other pretreated samples during frozen storage.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.259-264
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• 2002

In order to develope nutritional and flavoring intermediate products, the optimal processing conditions for two stage enzyme hydrolysate (TSEH) from low-utilized conger eel scrap such as head and intestine were investigated. The optimal processing conditions for TSEH were revealed in temperature at $55^{\circ}C$ 3$\~$4 hours digestion with alcalase at the 1st stage, and 4 hours at $45{\~}50^{\circ}C$ digestion with neutrase at the 2nd stage. Among water extract, steam extract and enzyme hydrolysates of conger eel scrap, the present TSEH was superior to other extracts in terms of yield ana organoleptic taste such as harmonic umami and inhibition of fishy and greasy taste formation. From the results of chemical experiments and sensory evaluation, we may conclude that TSEH of conger eel scrap could be utilized as the flavoring intermediate materials for the fisheries products such as flavoring sauces, drinkable beverage and instant food materials.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.78-84
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• 2006

A high performance liquid chromatography assay method for spiramycin in fish muscle was developed. The developed method was evaluated and validated by monitoring spiramycin in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), black rock fish (Sebastes schlegeli) and in live conger eel (Anguilla japonica) in fish farms and distribution centers. Using the developed method, the recovery rate was up to 82.4-88.8%, which was higher than that of conventional methods (77.6-87.1%). In particular, the proposed sample treatment protocol was suitable for use with fish samples to remove low molecular weight materials and pigments that could interfere an accurate analysis. The prepared stock solution was very stable, and it remained chemically stable for 5 weeks at $4^{\circ}C$. The performance limit of the developed method for spiramycin acid in fish muscle was 0.05 ppm. One hundred thirty-four fish samples including olive flounder, black rock fish and live conger eel were analyzed to evaluate the overall efficiency of the modified method and to monitor the actual condition of spiramycin usage in fish farms. Olive flounder and black rock fish were collected from fish farms in coastal areas of Korea, and live conger eels were purchased from a fish market in the Busan area from September 2001 to March 2002. According to the overall performance of the developed method, it was considered suitable for the monitoring of spiramycin in fish muscle. The suggested method of analysis for spiramycin in fish muscle is registered in the Korean Official Methods of Food Analysis and is currently tieing utilized for fishery products inspection by the Korea Food and Drug Administration and the National Fisheries Products Quality Inspection Service.

• Korean journal of food and cookery science
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.396-402
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• 2003

The aim of this study was to investigate the quality changes of retort pouched seasoned-conger eel products during a 60 day of storage at 4, 15 and -20$^{\circ}C$. The seasoned-conger eel products was sterilized at either 100 or 121$^{\circ}C$ for 90min., and then vacuum packed in plastic film bags. When comparing their duality before and after sterilization, the pH and VBN of all the products slightly decreased, while the TBA values slightly increased after sterilization. The color value, b, of the product decreased after sterilization, while the L value rarely changed. During storage the pH and VBN of all the products were little changed at the storage temperatures of 15 and -20$^{\circ}C$. The TBA values increased after 30 and 60 days at 15$^{\circ}C$, and at 4 and -20$^{\circ}C$, respectively. As for color difference during storage, the L and a values were little changed during storage, while the b value increased. In conclusion, the quality of the retort pouched seasoned-conger eel products remained good during the 60 day storage period when chilled and frozen after sterilization, and could be consumed as an instant food, keeping an appropriate content and soft texture.