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The report analyses the changes in the catch composition of the long distance fisheries of Eastern European countries following the establishment of the EEZ regime. It reviews the markets for fish and fishery products in the USSR, Poland, German Democratic Republic, Bulgaria and Romania and provides an indication of the import potential of these countries.
Fish and fishery products represent major sources of protein and other nutrients for a large proportion of the world's population. They are also used to a significant extent in animal feeds. This book, written by authors from Europe, the USA and Canada, provides an overview of the chemistry, nutritive value, hygiene and preservation of fish and its products. Thus there are chapters on the composition and nutritive value of fish proteins and other nitrogenous compounds, of fish and shellfish lipids and of fish vitamins and minerals. These are followed by chapters on quality and deterioration, hygienic aspects and contaminants. Cooling and freezing, the most important methods for extending the shelf-life of fish, are then reviewed. Preserved fishery products, including dried, salted, smoked and canned fish are discussed before the final chapter on fish meal and oil, which are shown to be more than just by-products. The book is aimed at advanced students of food science and of human and animal nutrition, as well as professionals such as food inspectors.
Food quality and safety issues continue to dominate the press, with most food companies spending large amounts of money to ensure that the food quality and assessment procedures in place are adequate and produce good and safe food. This holds true for companies and laboratories responsible for the processing of fish into various products, those responsible for researching safe new products, and departments within other companies supporting these functions. Fishery Products brings together details of all the major methodologies used to assess the quality of fishery products in the widest sense. Subject coverage of this important book includes chapters on assessment of authenticity, and severa...
Fish curing comprises all methods of preservation except refrigeration and canning and includes (1) drying, smoking, salting and pickling of fish, (2) various combinations of these methods, and (3) miscellaneouos methods such as the use of vinegar and fermentation processes or ripening.
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