Drying is an essential method for the process and storage of aquatic products. With the removal of water, the occurrence of oxidation, hydrolysis and browning reaction also accompanies it. This article reviews the applications of emerging drying methods in aquatic products, emphasising high‐quality drying. In addition, it summarises the effects of the drying process on the quality of aquatic products, including appearance, nut...

Oysters are a healthy and excellent source of lean protein (content up to 45%–57%). In addition, polypeptides extracted from hydrolysis of oyster protein by enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation have diverse bioactivities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, promoting sexual reproduction, anti‐inflammatory and anticancer. However, there are still great challenges in the preparation and characterisation of oyst...