Frozen Storage Characteristics of Oratosquilla nepa
Frozen Storage Characteristics of Oratosquilla nepa
Date
1998
Authors
Rajeswari, Tanuja
Hameed, M. Shahul
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
The stomatopod, Oratosquilla nepa was quick frozen as whole and as meat at
-40"C and stored at -l 'C. The shelf life was evaluated by following biochemical,
physical and organoleptic changes that occurred during storage. Total bacterial count
was found to show a progressive fall for 3 months. Trimethyl amine values were
found to decrease after 6 months of storage. Highest values for total volatile nitrogen
were observed after 6 months of storage. Organoleptic quality was acceptable up
to 5 months. Frozen squilla stored for 5 months can be used for further processing
into value added products.
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Keywords
Oratosquilla nepa, frozen storage, shelf life.
Citation
Fishery Tech 35(2):95-98