Quality changes and shelf life of pearl spot, mullet and tilapia during storage at ambient temperatures and in ice
Quality changes and shelf life of pearl spot, mullet and tilapia during storage at ambient temperatures and in ice
Date
1983
Authors
Varma, P.R.G.
Mathen, C.
Thomas, F.
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Publisher
Springer
Abstract
Date on changes occurring in the quality and shelf-life of Pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis), Mullet (Liza corsula) and Tilapia (Tilapia mossambica) during storage at ambient temperature (28-30 degree C) and in the ice (0 degree C) are presented. The shelf life of Tilapia was 10 hr and 11 days at ambient temperature and in ice respectively, of Pearl spot 10 hr and 12 days and of Mullet 8 hr and 6 days. The corresponding changes in total bacterial count, total volatile nitrogen and Intelectron Fish Tester VI readings are also given.
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Keywords
Pearl spot, mullet, tilapia, ambient temperature
Citation
Journal of Food Science and Technology 1983: 20, 219-222