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dc.contributorMulti-disciplinary Studiesen_US
dc.contributorDepartment of Applied Biology and Chemical Technologyen_US
dc.creatorLo, Man-yi Cindy-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/3487-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic University-
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleThe effectiveness of preservatives and modified atmosphere packaging in preservation of penaeus monodon (tiger shrimp)en_US
dcterms.abstractModified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a technique widely used in preserving quality of seafood. The effectiveness of MAP and preservative treatment in preserving tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) was studied. Peeled and gutted shrimp were soaked in preservative solution containing lysozyme and sodium metabisulphite, followed by modified atmosphere packaging in nylon bag and stored at 2-4 C. The effectiveness of air, CO2:O2:N2 (4:3:3), CO2:N2 (4:6) and pure CO2 as packing gas were compared. Shrimp quality assessment was based on sensory evaluation, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value and aerobic plate count. Among the conditions tested, packing atmosphere of CO2:N2 (4:6) combined with preservative treatment were most effective in controlling microbial growth and spoilage reaction. Shrimp quality was still acceptable after storage for 46 days at 2-4 C.en_US
dcterms.extentiii, 103 leaves : col. ill. ; 31 cmen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued2000en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Masteren_US
dcterms.educationalLevelM.Sc.en_US
dcterms.LCSHShrimps -- Preservationen_US
dcterms.LCSHShrimps -- Packagingen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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