Table 4.
Colour characteristics of FPP and FCM (powder and paste)
| Samples | Lightness (L*) | Redness (a*) | Yellowness (b*) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPP | 48.3 ± 1.23a | −1.4 ± 0.18a | 2.6 ± 0.25c |
| FCM powder | 36.8 ± 1.56b | −2.2 ± 0.34b | 12.7 ± 0.56b |
| FCM paste1 | 24.4 ± 1.43c | −1.5 ± 0.25a | 14.5 ± 0.67a |
FPP: fish protein powder, FCM: fish cutlet mix;1Mixture of FCM and water (1:1).
Values are means of 3 analyses. Different small letters show significant difference within a column (p < 0.05).