Fish Technology 1 Fish Technology improve the efficiency

Fish Technology 1

Fish Technology: improve the efficiency of fish production systems and deliver higher nutritional value Fish processing: processes associated with fish and fish products between the time fish are caught or harvested, and the time the final product is delivered to the customer 2

Fish processing technology § Fish handling, which is the preliminary processing of raw fish, and § the manufacture of fish products. Processed fish § considers to be any fish which has been modified in order either to improve its taste or to extend its shelf life. Methods of meat processing include salting, curing, fermentation, and smoking. 3

Fish processing technology development Ø In the past, fishing boats were limited in range, catch must be returned to port before it spoils and becomes worthless. Ø Traditional methods such as drying is hardly practiced. Ø rainy season + high humidity, sufficient drying cannot be achieved. Ø Cured fish will be susceptible to bacteria, fungal and insect attack. 4

Ø The development of refrigeration and freezing technologies • transformed the commercial fishing industry • allow the catch to be distributed to markets • Canning, developed during the 19 th century has also had a significant impact on fishing 5

Changes in the trend of flesh industry Commodity-based industry Consumer-driven industry Consumer’s demand for: Convenience Health Safety Taste Nutritive value Appearance Variety Increased marketing efforts Increased need for research / research personnel 6

Why do human eat fish? 1. Provide satiety unequaled by other items 2. Fish can be prepared in several ways 3. Fish provides nutrients almost the proportion and amount needed by the human body • High quality protein • Iron • Vitamin B and vitamin A 4. Fish meat has a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in addition to being a source of omega-3 fatty acids 7

The role of fish processing technology Fish industr y Nationa l health Fish processi ng Nationa l econo my Meat / food industr y 8

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