(Society of Fisheries Technologis(India), 1975) Balachandran, K.K.
Results of investigations carried out to improve the process
of `Colombo-curing' of mackerel arc presented in this paper.
Optimum composition of salt and goruka puli (malabar tamarind,
Garcinia carnhogea) to be used in the pickle mixture to
give a product of good organoleptic and chemical characteristics
have been worked out. Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative
against the attack of molds, 'red' etc.