Fish Protein Hydrolysate Research Trends over the Last 5 Years and Future Research Predictions; a Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis delves into the latest research on protein hydrolysates from fish, examining its potential to contain various bioactive peptides and other functional compounds that benefit overall health. The study also explores publication trends of fish protein hydrolysates from 2019 to 2023, revealing a total of 564 related articles with an annual growth rate of 6%. Notably, countries such as China, Spain, India, and Norway lead the way in contributing to the field of fish protein hydrolyzate. The top journal in this area is Marine Drugs published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The most frequently cited studies focus on the development and application of food ingredients, bioactive properties, enzyme use, food allergy prevention, and peptide characterization in relation to fishery products and protein hydrolysates. Keyword analysis highlights functional properties, bioactive peptides, biological activity, and cell proliferation as key areas of interest. Overall, these findings suggest that functional properties, bioactive peptides, and cell proliferation remain promising topic for future research and development.