Biochemical and Microbiological Quality of Ice Stored Catfish Wallago attu of the Imphal Market
Biochemical and Microbiological Quality of Ice Stored Catfish Wallago attu of the Imphal Market
Date
1995
Authors
Vishwanath, W
Lilabati, H
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
The biochemical and microbiological quality of ice stored Wallago attu sold in the
Imphal market of Manipur, India were studied. TVBN and FFA values were high at
12.00±1.73 mg lOOg"1 and 5.50±0.29% oleic acid, respectively. TBA value was 0.73 mg of
malondaldehyde kg"1 of sample. Salmonella and Escherichia coli were not detected.
However, presence of Staphylococcus aureus, faecal Streptococci, coliforms and a high content
of bacteria (108 g"1) and fungi (103 g"1) indicated that the fishes were probably from polluted
waters and/or proper sanitary care was not taken after capture. Presence of psychrophiles
viz., Pseudomonas and Flavobacterium in great numbers indicated probability of the incidence
of spoilage in the fish
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Keywords
Iced storage, fish quality, Wallago attu, Imphal market, India
Citation
Fishery Tech 32(2):113-117