Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and superchilled storage on the microbial and sensory quality of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fillets

Published 2003

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Publication details

Journal : Journal of Food Science , vol. 68 , p. 1467–1472 , 2003

International Standard Numbers :
Printed : 0022-1147
Electronic : 1750-3841

Publication type : Academic article

Contributors : Sivertsvik, Morten; Rosnes, Jan Thomas; Kleiberg , Gro haugvaldstad

Issue : 4

Links :
DOI : doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.20...

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Summary

Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets packaged under modified atmosphere (MA) (CO2:N-2 60:40) and air was stored at superchilled (-2 degreesC) and chilled (+4 degreesC) temperatures. Changes in sensory scores, microbial growth, headspace gas composition, water loss, and pH were monitored during 24 d of storage. The suprechilled MA packaged salmon maintained a good quality, with negligible microbial growth (<1000 colony-forming units [CFU]/g) for more than 24 d based on both sensory and microbial analyses (aerobic plate count, H2S-producing, and psychorotrophic bacteria). Superchilled salmon in air had a 21-d sensory shelf life, whereas MA and air-stored fillets at chilled conditions was spoiiled after 10 d and 7 d, respectively.

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Morten Sivertsvik

Research Director