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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Microbiology
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Seafood spoilage is a major concern, impacting shelf life and safety.
  • Traditional preservation methods have limitations in extending the viability of fresh fish.
  • Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) offers potential for improved seafood preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of carbon dioxide modified atmosphere preservation (MAP) for Atlantic fish species.
  • To compare the stability of MAP-packaged fish against conventionally stored fish.
  • To assess the impact of MAP on microbial load, including psychrotrophic organisms and specific pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • Four Atlantic fish species (perch, seatrout, croaker, bluefish) were processed (gutted/filleted).
  • Fish were packaged under carbon dioxide (MAP) or conventionally and refrigerated.
  • Microbial stability, psychrotrophic counts, and pathogen presence were monitored over storage.

Main Results:

  • MAP resulted in a 45-55% increase in fish stability compared to conventional storage.
  • MAP extended the lag phase and reduced the growth rate of psychrotrophic organisms.
  • CO2-packaged fish had 100-fold lower psychrotroph counts by day 10; Vibrio parahaemolyticus was negligible; Salmonella, S. aureus, and C. botulinum toxin were undetected.

Conclusions:

  • Carbon dioxide MAP significantly enhances the shelf life and microbial safety of processed Atlantic fish.
  • MAP effectively controls the growth of spoilage bacteria and potential pathogens in refrigerated fish.
  • This preservation technique offers a viable solution for extending the marketability of fresh fish products.