Using the tongs, remove the nuggets one at a time, shaking off excess batter. A multinomial logit model was used to identify significant demographic variables that influenced membership in the segments. Add the Catfish Nuggets a few at a time into the bag with the fish fry mix. as preferred country, and color of breading being dark as the preferred color. Cluster analysis, based on similar preferences, was used to group respondents into the following three segments: the price sensitive segment preferring the low price, country of origin being U.S. The data was analyzed to determine individual preferences using conjoint analysis. Add the catfish to the oil making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Coat catfish thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture.

2 Cups Cornmeal, 1 ½ Cups Flour, 1 tablespoon Garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Paprika, 1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper. Cook at 400✯ for 10 minutes, then carefully flip the catfish filets and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Place fillets in the prepared Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the sides of each fillet with olive oil spray. Participants evaluated 12 different photographs of catfish nuggets that included information about various levels of the attributes. To a bowl add in your cornmeal, flour and seasonings. Add the seasoned breading to a shallow bowl and then dip each piece of fish until coated completely. and China) and cooking method (oven baked and deep fried).Īn in-store survey was conducted in grocery stores in eight cities in three states: Alabama, Georgia, and Florida that included using a 7-point intention-to-buy scale. Cook at 400F for 10 minutes, then carefully flip the catfish filets and cook for an additional 10 minutes. This conjoint study was designed to evaluate consumers’ preferences for four attributes of catfish nuggets: price ($1.49/lb., $4.59/lb., and $7.49/lb.) color of breading (light, medium, and dark) country of origin (U.S. Add the seasoned breading to a shallow bowl and then dip each piece of fish until coated completely. A new product, marinated, breaded catfish nuggets, was developed to ameliorate these negative attributes. Nuggets are a lower-valued portion of the catfish because of their high fat content, higher potential for an off-flavor, and the black membrane covering one side of the nugget. The catfish nugget is the residual product that results when the belly flap is cut away the fillet to produce the shank fillet.

Breaded catfish nuggets