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- Title
MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING : AN APPROACH TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.
- Authors
Pagarkar, A. U.; Gaikwad, B. V.; Kudale, A. S.; Chogale, N. D.; Satam, S. B.; Pol, V. R.; Shingare, P. E.; Sawant, S. K.; Rathod, N. B.; Bhosale, B. P.; Yadav, B. M.; Shinde, K. M.; Sawant, N. H.
- Abstract
Demand for fresh or minimum processed seafood is increasing in national and international market. The increasing demand for high quality fresh seafood has intensified the search for methods and technologies for better fish utilization. Packaging is an essential requirement virtually for every product, whether it is a food or any manufactured item. The packaging of food and food products and particularly fish, is very complex because of the intrinsic characteristics of such products and the need to retain or preserve them while in the package. Extending the shelf life of fresh fish and seafood such as shrimp and prawn is a particular challenge because of the unique nature of the product. There are many types of fish that have different characteristics and therefore different requirements for packaging. The flesh of fish and shellfish contains more water and protein. Bacteria present in the gut, gills and body surface of fish begin to act on the protein of the tissu every quickly. Active enzymes in the flesh and gut also degrade the tissue. Fish that have a high content of unsaturated fat, such as herring and mackerel, are also susceptible to oxidation by the air resulting in rancidity. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a technologically viable method developed as a supplement to ice or mechanical refrigeration to reduce quality losses or spoilage and extend the storage life. MAP enables the fresh produce or perishable product to be packaged when it is fresh and then maintains it in that condition, thereby, reducing distribution costs, and enhancing quality and appearance for the consumer. MAP maintains this state for along period of time, during which deterioration is effectively stopped. The application MAP in seafood processing industry is discussed in this paper.
- Subjects
CONTROLLED atmosphere packaging; SEAFOOD; SEAFOOD industry; FOOD packaging; FISHERY processing
- Publication
Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 2020, Vol 23, p933
- ISSN
0972-0030
- Publication type
Article