Comprehensive analysis of spoilage characteristics of refrigerated hairtail by microbiome and metabolomics

Key Points

• Spoilage characteristics reveal distinct patterns linked to microbiome diversity, indicating microbial impact.
• Key evidence shows that specific metabolomic profiles are associated with the spoilage process in fish.
• Analysis includes microbial analysis and metabolomics, linking bacteria to spoilage compounds detected over time.
• Findings highlight the role of microbiome interactions in spoilage, stressing the need for better preservation techniques.