Fungal problems in dried fish

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2000
Authors
Varma, P.R.G.
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Society of Fisheries Technologists(India),Cochin
Abstract
Among the methods of preservation of fish, salting and drying is the cheapest. So this method is used by the common fishermen to preserve fish. I a hot and damp climate as seen in India, dried fish spoil very quickly. The main types of spoilage of dried fish are chemical, bacteriological and fungal.
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Fungal problems, dried fish, fungi, water activity
Citation
Proceedings of the Symposium on "Quality Assurance in Seafood Processing" during 2000 ed. by Iyer, T.S.G. et. al, 120-123