Characterization of Glycosaminoglycans in Gaping and Intact Connective Tissues of Farmed Atlantic Salmon () Fillets by Mass Spectrometry.

In the Atlantic salmon () aquaculture industry, gaping (the separation of muscle bundles from the connective tissue) is a major quality problem. This study characterized chondroitin sulfate (CS) and heparan sulfate (HS) in the connective tissue of intact and gaping salmon fillets from 30 salmon by mass spectrometry. Statistical difference was detected between gaping and intact tissues only when comparing pairwise samples from the same individual ( = 10).

Composition and dynamics of the bacterial communities present in the post-slaughter environment of farmed Atlantic salmon ( L) and correlations to gelatin degrading activity.

Background: Microbial analyses performed in connection with the post-slaughter environment of farmed Atlantic salmon ( L.) have mostly focused on specific bacteria that may have negative effects on the health of consumers. However, bacteria may also affect other quality variables.