Thermal processing of ready to serve masmin curry from skipjack tuna in opaque retortable pouches
Thermal processing of ready to serve masmin curry from skipjack tuna in opaque retortable pouches
Date
2010
Authors
Bindu, J.
Ravishankar, C.N.
Gopal, T.K.S.
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)
Abstract
Masmin is a traditional dry product of the Lakshadweep islands.
These islands are famous for the pole and line fishing of skipjack tuna
using live baits. The surplus tuna caught after local consumption is used
for the preparation of masmin. The tuna is filleted and the four loins are
separated and boiled in seawater mixed with fresh water. Then, they are
further smoked and dried to a product called masmin, which typically
represents a piece of dark wood. The masmin is native to Lakshadweep
and is exported to the mainland and countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore
and other Far East countries. A number of value added products are
prepared from Masmin for local consumption. Masmin is consumed in
different types of curries, as cutlets, chutneys; it is also fried along with
seasoning and used as an accompaniment for rice and chapatti, etc. The
masmin is substituted for tuna in various dishes during the off season
and forms an important diet of the people of Lakshadweep islands. The
present market trends are indicative of extensive growth in demand for
ready to cook or ready to serve type convenience products processed
out of a wide variety of fish and shell fish. Increase in expendable income,
increase in number of working women, awareness of the different types
of convenience products and overall improvement in standards of living
have contributed to this change. Technological upgradation and value
addition have been instrumental in processing several products from fish
and marketing them in overseas and urban markets.
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Keywords
Thermal processing, tuna, Masmin powder, Coconut milk, physical properties
Citation
Proceedings of the National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainability of Coastal Living Resources of India, 1-3 December 2009, Cochin, ed.by Meenakumari, B. et.al 529-539