Effect of blanching on the physical and sensory properties of freezedried Indian white shrimp

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Date
2010
Authors
Ninan, G.
Zynudheen, A.A.
Joseph, J.
Mathew, P.T.
Geethalakshmi, V.
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Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)
Abstract
With changes in life styles, consumer perception of processed foe is also changing. As a consequence there is an increasing demand ft convenient, nutritious and safe foods all over the world. Value addition I an important term for the modern food business. It forms the most sougl after technique in the food processing sector, in general, and fisheric sector, in particular. Freeze-dried items, particularly fish products form th high-end value added products which cater mostly the affluent class consumers as these items have a high unit value.
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White shrimp, freeze-dried items, shellfish, rehydration coefficient
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 562-572