Specialized diet based on modified collagen-containing fish tissue

The study addresses the issue of complex processing of collagen-containing fish raw materials, and expansion of the range of specialized fish products of osteotropic action such as biocrips and protein bars. Small Baltic bream and heads of Baltic sprat, by-product of canned sprat production, were used as raw materials. The raw materials were pre-modified by high-temperature hydrolysis to break down collagen-containing connective tissues and soften bone tissues. Hydrolysis was performed in a thermoreactor in an aqueous medium at 120-40 °C, under pressure of 0.15 to 0.20 MPa within 60–90 minutes. Heat-treated raw materials were divided into fractions, which were used in specialized product processing. Chemical composition of raw materials and finished products was investigated. The technology of biocripts based on thermally modified muscle tissues of Baltic bream and bone supplement from its bones has been proposed. The formulation and technology of molded bars based on sublimated water-soluble protein fractions and a protein-mineral supplement made from heat-treated heads of Baltic sprat are substantiated. The functionality of the products in terms of the mineral content is shown. Recommendations for the use of specialized products for groups of people with deficiency of calcium, phosphorus, for sports and gerodietetic nutrition are elaborated.