Quality estimation of crustaceans and mussels based on the recovery of high value-added compounds and properties of their exoskeletons
Faculty of Veterinary Science, Laboratory of Animal Husbandry and Animal Nutrition, University of Thessaly, 224 Trikalon str., 43100, Karditsa, Thessaly, Greece.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 22(01), 272-279.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2025.22.1.0028
Publication history:
Received on 10 December 2024; revised on 17 January 2025; accepted on 20 January 2025
Abstract:
Large amounts of marine by-products generated during the processing of crustaceans, such as exoskeletons of shrimp, crabs, lobsters and mussels, are often discarded as waste despite their potential to serve as valuable raw materials. Exoskeletons of these species are rich in high-value compounds such as chitin, chitosan, bioactive peptides, lipids, and minerals, all of which have vast industrial, biomedical, and agricultural applications. Therefore, efficient quality estimation of these exoskeletons is crucial to optimize the recovery of these compounds and ensure sustainable practices in the seafood industry.
Keywords:
Chitin; Chitosan; Glucosamine; By-products; Crustaceans; Exoskeleton
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