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The effect of inhibitors and high pressure treatment to prevent melanosis and microbial growth on chilled prawns (Penaeus japonicus).

Author(s) : MONTERO P., LOPEZ-CABALLERO M. E., PEREZ-MATEOS M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Ascorbic acid, citric acid, sodium benzoate, kojic acid, and 4-hexylresorcinol were evaluated alone and in combination as inhibitors of melanosis and microbial spoilage in prawns (Penaeus japonicus) under-non pressure and high-pressure conditions. Sodium benzoate and kojic acid was an effective combination for the inhibition of prawn melanosis. Alone and in combination with ascorbic or citric acid, 4-hexylresorcinol proved the most effective as inhibitors of melanosis and microbial spoilage in prawns. High-pressure treatment appeared to increase melanosis but did not alter the inhibitory effect of inhibitors. Lower total counts of microorganisms seemed to be obtained with ascorbic and citric acids under high-pressure treatment.

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  • Original title: The effect of inhibitors and high pressure treatment to prevent melanosis and microbial growth on chilled prawns (Penaeus japonicus).
  • Record ID : 2002-2518
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 66 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 2001/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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