Masters Theses
Date of Award
5-1989
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Food Science and Technology
Major Professor
John R. Mount
Committee Members
P. Michael Davidson, Curtis C. Melton
Abstract
Ninety market size catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) 1 - 2 pounds live weight were slaughtered, dipped in one of three solutions (phosphate, phosphate + citric acid, no dip) then packaged in one of three atmospheres (100% CO2, 70% CO2 + 5% O2 + 25% N, Air) and were stored at 1oC or 5oC. The catfish were evaluated for aerobic plate count, anaerobic plate count, lactic acid count, coliform count, pH, oxidation, drip loss, color and odor at 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16 days. The 100% CO2 and 70% CO2 atmospheres effectively reduced the rates of microbial growth compared to control samples stored in air. The microbial counts on fish stored at 1oC were 1 log lower than at 5oC. Color and odor scores deteriorated more rapidly for samples stored in air than in the CO2 containing atmospheres. Phosphate or phosphate + citric acid dips were not effective in reducing drip loss or microbial growth. TBA values although quite low for all treatments tended to increase steadily with time of storage.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Brian Preston, "The Use of Modified Atmoshere Packaging and Phosphate-Citric Acid dip to Extend the Shelf life of Fresh Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1989.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4420
Comments
Major is listed as Food Technology and Science.