Duran, AyhanErdemli, ÜmitKarakaya, MustafaYılmaz, Mustafa T.13.07.20192019-07-2913.07.20192019-07-2920080919-9268https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1444-2906.2008.01634.xhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12451/5656Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss and mirror carp Cyprinus carpio were slaughtered by either percussion or asphyxiation. For determination of the physical (texture value) and biochemical quality attributes [pH, lactic acid, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), and malondialdehyde (MDA) values] of trout and carp, the fish were filleted immediately (within 2 h), 12 h after harvest (pre-rigor), 24 and 36 h after harvest (in-rigor), and finally 48 and 60 h after harvest (post-rigor). For microbiological quality attribute (mesophilic and psychrophilic bacteria count) analyses, the fish were filleted immediately (within 2 h) after harvest (pre-rigor), 24 h after harvest (in-rigor) and 48 and 72 h after harvest (post-rigor). By percussion slaughtering followed by pre-rigor filleting, it was possible to process rainbow trout and mirror carp without inflicting excessive handling stress. Percussion slaughter delayed onset of rigor and the percussion-slaughtered fish exhibited a long pre-rigor period (similar to 24 h), giving plenty time for pre-rigor processing. Percussion slaughtering and pre-rigor filleting of fish was considered to be superior to the traditional asphyxiation slaughtering with respect to texture, TVB-N and MDA attributes.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessFilleting TimeFlesh QualityMirror CarpRainbow TroutSlaughter EffectArticle7451146115610.1111/j.1444-2906.2008.01634.xQ2WOS:000259822100023N/A