Radiation Preservation of Seafoods: A Case Study on Indian Mackerel
Radiation Preservation of Seafoods: A Case Study on Indian Mackerel
Date
1992
Authors
Venugopal, V
Nair, P.M
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Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) Cochin
Abstract
Several aspects on the use of low dose gamma radiation for shelf life extension of
Indian mackerel in ice have been examined to understand its amenability for the radiation
process. These included, apart from determining the optimum dose (1.5 kGy) for maximum
shelf life, storage studies in terms of sensory and chemical indices of freshness of the
treated fish, influence of radiation on fish lipids, physico-chemical and functional properties
of the fish proteins, textural attributes of the muscle and microbiological as well as
wholesomeness aspects of the irradiated fish. Stability of the fish irradiated under nonpackaged
condition has also been studied with a view to adopt the method for large scale
processing. This article consolidates these data and points out that Indian mackerel in ice
could be irradiated at landing centres to achieve quality retention and hence enhanced
marketability of the catch.
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Radiation Preservation of Seafoods: A Case Study on Indian Mackerel
Citation
Fishery Tech 29(2):114-123