Advances in Fish Processing Technologies: Preservation, Waste Utilization, and Safety Assurance

Fisheries in India and elsewhere are a significant economic activity, and developing countries must take advantage of new advances in fish preservation, processing, and packaging technologies. This volume covers advances in fish processing technology, green technologies for extracting nutraceuticals, the role of endogenous enzymes in the quality of fish/shellfish and their products, disruptive technologies, and restructured product-based technologies. It also addresses technology to reduce undesirable changes in fish due to processing, such as high-pressure processing, irradiation, pulsed light technology, pulsed electric field, microwave processing, application of radio frequency, ultrasound, and more. Quality and safety aspects of fish and fish products are also covered.

Format: Hardback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Fisheries in India and around the world hold immense economic significance, with the total fish production steadily increasing year after year to meet the growing demand from consumers. In light of this growth, developing countries must seize the opportunity to leverage innovative advancements in fish preservation, processing, and packaging technologies. This comprehensive new book, Advances in Fish Processing Technologies: Preservation, Waste Utilization, and Safety Assurance, delves into the latest developments in fish processing technology, explores green methods for extracting beneficial nutraceuticals, examines the role of endogenous enzymes in enhancing the quality of fish and shellfish products, discusses disruptive technologies, and presents restructured product-based technologies.

The chapters in this volume introduce improved techniques and methods for handling, transportation, product development, packaging, preservation, and storage of fish, with the ultimate goal of delivering safe and convenient products to consumers. Special attention is given to reducing undesirable changes in fish during processing, employing technologies such as high-pressure processing, irradiation, pulsed light technology, pulsed electric field, microwave processing, application of radio frequency, ultrasound, and more.

Furthermore, the book explores innovative approaches to utilizing fish waste, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and resource management in the fishing industry. Quality and safety aspects of fish and fish products are also covered, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance bacteria and the latest developments in safety and quality management systems.

This volume is an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students studying fisheries and food science, as well as food science professionals seeking to stay updated on the latest advancements in the field. It offers a wealth of information and insights that will contribute to the development and improvement of the fish and seafood industry.

Weight: 1174g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774911075