Freezing seafood.

Author(s) : MERMELSTEIN N. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Rapid freezing of fish and shellfish is desirable to prevent the formation of large ice crystals that can damage cells and allow loss of moisture (drip loss) and subsequent loss of texture upon thawing. A variety of freezing methods are available. Describes two approaches and plans for preparing a manual for proper selection of freezing methods.

Details

  • Original title: Freezing seafood.
  • Record ID : 1999-2379
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Food Technol. - vol. 52 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1998/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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