Refrigeration and freezing play vital roles in the fish industry, ensuring the preservation of fish products while maintaining their quality and extending their shelf life. As highly perishable commodities, fish and seafood require immediate cooling and storage at low temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth and enzymatic reactions that lead to spoilage. With the global demand for fish products on the rise, efficient refrigeration and freezing techniques have become essential in the fish industry to meet consumer expectations for fresh and safe seafood.
Freezing and chilling fish involves reducing the temperature to preserve it. Chilling means reducing temperature without freezing, while freezing occurs below 0°C. Freezing and chilling fish simply and safely avoids spoilage. The steps are selecting fresh fish, washing or removing scales, wrapping tightly, labeling, and freezing immediately. Freezing slows spoilage so fish maintains quality when thawed. During freezing, heat is removed until water turns to ice. Proper freezing methods and cold storage at -30°C maximize quality and safe storage time.
Freezing is a method of food preservation where heat is removed from food to reduce its temperature below its freezing point, causing ice crystals to form. The best preservation occurs between -1 and -5°C, where maximal ice formation occurs, then moving quickly to at least -18°C. Freezing prevents microbial growth and slows chemical reactions by reducing water activity and temperature. However, freezing can also cause quality losses through physical damage from ice crystal formation, as well as chemical and biochemical changes. The rate of freezing impacts these losses, with faster freezing producing smaller ice crystals and better maintaining quality.
This document discusses methods of chilling fish to preserve quality. It describes wet icing as the most common chilling method, where ice is placed in direct contact with fish to draw heat away. Other methods include ice slurries, refrigerated air, dry ice, and gel ice mats. Proper chilling ensures fish is kept at 0-4°C to slow spoilage. Mechanical refrigerators and cryogenic systems are chilling equipment that uses refrigerants like ammonia or carbon dioxide to draw heat from fish. Insulation materials like polystyrene and polyurethane are used in containers to slow heat transfer and maintain temperature. Chilling preserves quality with minimal nutritional or textural effects on fish.
Curing meats involves the addition of salt, sugar, and nitrite or nitrate to meats for the purposes of preservation, flavor, and color. Salt enhances the transport of the cure through the meat while sugar counteracts the harshness of salt. Nitrite or nitrate prevents warmed-over flavor, retards rancidity, and produces the cured-pink color while also having an anti-botulinal effect. There are several methods for applying curing ingredients including dry curing, stitch pumping, artery injection, and needle injection, which is the most common modern method. Curing mixes and times can vary depending on the specific type of cure used.
This document provides information on freezing fish, including:
- Freezing stops microbial and enzyme activity, preserving fish for months at proper temperatures. It does not affect nutrition or flavor if done correctly.
- There are two types of freezing - slow freezing leads to quality issues while quick freezing ("snap freezing") below -1°C in under 2 hours preserves quality best.
- Freezing methods include air blast, contact/plate, and spray/immersion freezing depending on the type of product and facilities available. Proper handling, packaging, storage at -30°C or below is also required to maintain quality.
The preservation of food by freezing has become a major industry.Preservation of a food by freezing occurs by several mechanisms. At
temperatures below 0°C there is a significant reduction in growth
rates for microorganisms and in the corresponding deterioration of
the product due to microbial activity.
Several freezing systems for food operate with direct contact between
the refrigerant and the product.
cryogenic freezer is direct contact freezer.
Evaporation is commonly used in the food industry to remove water from dilute liquids and produce concentrated liquid products like tomato paste. A single effect evaporator uses steam to heat the product, while multi-effect evaporators improve efficiency by using vapor from previous effects as the heating medium. Characteristics of the liquid food affect the evaporation process, as concentration increases heat transfer is reduced due to higher boiling points and viscosity. Proper design of the evaporator type and operation parameters are needed to concentrate foods while avoiding overheating and degradation.
Blanching is a heat treatment used prior to freezing, canning, or drying foods. It inactivates enzymes that cause quality degradation, softens texture, and improves appearance. Blanching is done using hot water, steam, or gas at temperatures between 70-100°C for 1-15 minutes depending on the food. It helps preserve color, flavor, and nutrients but some water-soluble vitamins and minerals are lost through leaching. Individual quick blanching systems improve quality by providing uniform, quick heating of individual pieces.
Freezing and chilling fish involves reducing the temperature to preserve it. Chilling means reducing temperature without freezing, while freezing occurs below 0°C. Freezing and chilling fish simply and safely avoids spoilage. The steps are selecting fresh fish, washing or removing scales, wrapping tightly, labeling, and freezing immediately. Freezing slows spoilage so fish maintains quality when thawed. During freezing, heat is removed until water turns to ice. Proper freezing methods and cold storage at -30°C maximize quality and safe storage time.
Freezing is a method of food preservation where heat is removed from food to reduce its temperature below its freezing point, causing ice crystals to form. The best preservation occurs between -1 and -5°C, where maximal ice formation occurs, then moving quickly to at least -18°C. Freezing prevents microbial growth and slows chemical reactions by reducing water activity and temperature. However, freezing can also cause quality losses through physical damage from ice crystal formation, as well as chemical and biochemical changes. The rate of freezing impacts these losses, with faster freezing producing smaller ice crystals and better maintaining quality.
This document discusses methods of chilling fish to preserve quality. It describes wet icing as the most common chilling method, where ice is placed in direct contact with fish to draw heat away. Other methods include ice slurries, refrigerated air, dry ice, and gel ice mats. Proper chilling ensures fish is kept at 0-4°C to slow spoilage. Mechanical refrigerators and cryogenic systems are chilling equipment that uses refrigerants like ammonia or carbon dioxide to draw heat from fish. Insulation materials like polystyrene and polyurethane are used in containers to slow heat transfer and maintain temperature. Chilling preserves quality with minimal nutritional or textural effects on fish.
Curing meats involves the addition of salt, sugar, and nitrite or nitrate to meats for the purposes of preservation, flavor, and color. Salt enhances the transport of the cure through the meat while sugar counteracts the harshness of salt. Nitrite or nitrate prevents warmed-over flavor, retards rancidity, and produces the cured-pink color while also having an anti-botulinal effect. There are several methods for applying curing ingredients including dry curing, stitch pumping, artery injection, and needle injection, which is the most common modern method. Curing mixes and times can vary depending on the specific type of cure used.
This document provides information on freezing fish, including:
- Freezing stops microbial and enzyme activity, preserving fish for months at proper temperatures. It does not affect nutrition or flavor if done correctly.
- There are two types of freezing - slow freezing leads to quality issues while quick freezing ("snap freezing") below -1°C in under 2 hours preserves quality best.
- Freezing methods include air blast, contact/plate, and spray/immersion freezing depending on the type of product and facilities available. Proper handling, packaging, storage at -30°C or below is also required to maintain quality.
The preservation of food by freezing has become a major industry.Preservation of a food by freezing occurs by several mechanisms. At
temperatures below 0°C there is a significant reduction in growth
rates for microorganisms and in the corresponding deterioration of
the product due to microbial activity.
Several freezing systems for food operate with direct contact between
the refrigerant and the product.
cryogenic freezer is direct contact freezer.
Evaporation is commonly used in the food industry to remove water from dilute liquids and produce concentrated liquid products like tomato paste. A single effect evaporator uses steam to heat the product, while multi-effect evaporators improve efficiency by using vapor from previous effects as the heating medium. Characteristics of the liquid food affect the evaporation process, as concentration increases heat transfer is reduced due to higher boiling points and viscosity. Proper design of the evaporator type and operation parameters are needed to concentrate foods while avoiding overheating and degradation.
Blanching is a heat treatment used prior to freezing, canning, or drying foods. It inactivates enzymes that cause quality degradation, softens texture, and improves appearance. Blanching is done using hot water, steam, or gas at temperatures between 70-100°C for 1-15 minutes depending on the food. It helps preserve color, flavor, and nutrients but some water-soluble vitamins and minerals are lost through leaching. Individual quick blanching systems improve quality by providing uniform, quick heating of individual pieces.
Freezing food involves lowering the temperature so that water inside the food freezes into ice crystals. This process is known as freezing and involves three stages: cooling the food below its freezing point, water changing state to form ice crystals, and further cooling to the freezer temperature for preservation. The rate of freezing impacts crystal size, with fast freezing producing smaller crystals and maintaining food quality better than slow freezing. Proper frozen storage is also important to prevent quality loss from physical, chemical, biochemical, and microbial changes over time. Maintaining temperatures lower than -18°C can help secure food quality and avoid issues like recrystallization according to the time, temperature, tolerance theory of frozen food storage.
There are two main methods of freezing food commercially - fast freezing at temperatures below -25°C which forms small ice crystals, and slow freezing above -24°C which forms larger crystals that can damage the food. Common freezing techniques include air blast, fluidized bed, plate or belt, immersion, and cryogenic freezing using liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide. The freezing method chosen depends on factors like the food quality desired, type and shape of the food, package used, required flexibility, and costs. Equations can be used to estimate freezing times based on properties of the food and freezing conditions.
This document discusses methods of preserving fish, focusing on freezing as the most common modern technique. It provides details on the freezing process, including that it involves lowering the temperature of fish to -40°C or below to solidify water inside tissues. The key steps for freezing fish at home are to select fresh fish, clean and package it, label with name and date, and freeze immediately. Freezing fish slows spoilage by stopping microbial growth and bacterial activity while increasing shelf life. Proper freezing and storage below -20°C for a week eliminates potential parasite hazards in fish. Maintaining hygienic conditions during freezing prevents contamination.
1. The document discusses various fish products including smoked fish, frozen fish, dried fish, and canned fish.
2. For canned fish specifically, it outlines the requirements for raw materials, handling and processing steps such as gutting, washing, pre-cooking, filling cans, sealing, heat processing and cooling, and labeling finished products.
3. Proper handling and processing is important at each step to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of canned fish products.
This document summarizes key aspects of freezing and thawing fish and seafood. It discusses the fundamentals of freezing and thawing processes, including that freezing fish below 0°C stops microbial growth and chemical reactions. Quality changes in frozen fish muscle can include protein denaturation and changes in lipids and fatty acids. The length of safe storage depends on factors like storage temperature, packaging, and the fish's condition prior to freezing. Maintaining high quality from catch to freezer to consumer requires controlling all stages of processing and storage.
Freezing curve, freezing system & freezing timeMuneeb Vml
The document discusses freezing as an operation to preserve food by lowering its temperature below the freezing point. It describes the freezing process and freezing curve, including nucleation, crystal growth, and how solute concentration changes. It discusses factors that influence freezing time like thermal conductivity and size/shape of food pieces. Methods to calculate freezing time are presented, including Planck's equation and Pham's method. Different freezing systems are outlined like air blast freezers, plate freezers, and fluidized bed freezers.
This document provides information on the design of freezers and cold storages. It discusses the three main methods of freezing food: air blast, contact/plate, and immersion/spray. It describes the design and types of air blast, plate, liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and immersion freezers. It also covers the classification, construction, insulating materials, types of loads, and vapor barriers used for cold storages. The document is an educational text providing technical details on freezer and cold storage design.
This document provides information on fish handling, processing, and preservation methods. It discusses:
- The importance of proper handling and processing of fish to maintain quality as it is a highly perishable commodity. Fresh fish characteristics and signs of spoilage are outlined.
- Common preservation methods like refrigeration, freezing, salting, smoking, drying and canning are summarized. Proper storage temperatures and packaging are emphasized.
- Freezing methods include double wrapping, freezing in ice blocks, and glazing. Smoking can be cold or hot. Canning involves high heat treatment and sealing in jars to kill bacteria.
- Salting involves layering fish and salt in vats and leaving for 12-15
This document discusses various methods for canning and preserving meat, including the canning process, types of containers used, thermal processing, and potential causes of spoilage. The key steps in canning include preparation of raw materials, filling containers, exhausting air and sealing, thermal processing to achieve commercial sterility, cooling, labeling and storage. Canned foods can potentially spoil due to microbial growth if underprocessed or due to chemical reactions. Methods for preserving meat also include irradiation and use of antibiotics.
This document discusses and compares three food preservation methods: dehydrofreezing, freeze drying, and individually quick freezing (IQF). Dehydrofreezing involves removing 70% of moisture from foods before freezing to reduce size and allow for faster reconstitution. Freeze drying is a costly commercial process that forms a vacuum during freezing. IQF separates individual food units during freezing using cold air or liquid nitrogen to freeze items quickly, preventing clumping and maintaining quality.
There are different fish processing system in the world among them canning is a well known system where fish is preserved by permanent, hermetically sealed containers through agency of heat.
Chilling and freezing are methods of food preservation that use low temperatures to slow microbial growth and chemical reactions in foods. Chilling involves storage between 0-15°C to extend shelf life by retarding bacteria, enzymes, and chemical changes. Freezing at below 0°C stops nearly all microbial and chemical changes by freezing water in foods into ice crystals. Quick freezing produces smaller ice crystals and less damage than slow freezing. Both methods maintain quality attributes better than other preservation methods, though texture changes can occur. Low temperature preservation is effective for long-term storage and retains more nutrients and sensory properties compared to other techniques.
Fish protein concentrates are produced by removing water and fat from fish through solvent extraction, usually using isopropyl alcohol. There are three main types of FPC defined by their fat content and flavor. Type A has virtually no odor or taste with a maximum 0.75% fat. Type B has a fishy flavor and up to 3% fat. Type C is normal fish meal. A typical production process involves three extraction stages using heated isopropyl alcohol to reduce the fish's moisture, fat, and fishy compounds. The resulting FPC powder is 75-95% protein and can be incorporated into foods like bread, cereals, and infant formula at levels that don't affect properties. FPC provides a highly nut
Refrigeration and freezing of foods (control of microorganisms) Ihsan Wassan
It is necessary to avoid the contamination of microorganisms in food products and the storage life of fresh perishable foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits can be extended by cooling or by reducing temperature.here are two important method to avoid the growth of microorganisms one is Refrigeration and other one is Freezing.
Freezing fish and shrimp slows spoilage, increases shelf life, and prevents microbial growth and bacterial activity. There are two main freezing methods - slow freezing over 3-72 hours at -15°C to -29°C, and quick freezing within 30 minutes to 1 hour at -40°C. Freezing involves lowering the temperature through specific heat removal until most water in the fish tissue freezes into ice. Problems during freezing include desiccation, discoloration, toughness, and drip when thawed. Freezer types used include air blast, contact, immersion, and spray freezers.
This document discusses salting as a method of food preservation. It describes salting as lowering the moisture content of fish through osmosis to inhibit bacterial and enzymatic activity. The document outlines that salting is usually combined with other preservation methods and discusses factors that affect salt penetration such as fat content, thickness of flesh, and temperature. Common salting methods like dry salting and wet salting are also summarized. Potential spoilage issues from improper salting like pink discoloration and sliminess are also highlighted.
This document discusses methods for chilling and preserving fresh fish, including chilling, superchilling, and freezing. Chilling involves cooling fish to near-freezing temperatures using ice to extend shelf-life up to 30 days for some fish. Superchilling involves lowering temperatures slightly below the freezing point of fish between -0.5 to -2.4°C to further preserve quality and reduce spoilage compared to conventional chilling. The document describes the original Portuguese method for superchilling aboard fishing vessels using refrigerated brine circulated through metal shelves and packaging to achieve superchilling temperatures throughout the catch.
This document contains information about different methods of food freezing. It discusses freezing in air using still air, blast, or fluidized bed methods. It describes indirect contact freezing using plate or slush freezing. Immersion freezing in liquid freezants is covered. Cryogenic freezing using liquefied gases like nitrogen is explained. Advantages and disadvantages of each method are provided. The document contains the names of group members and their student IDs working on this project.
Fish packaging
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Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for fish requires a high barrier to carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2). The pre-determined gas mixture has to stay inside the package and remain the same. Therefore, packaging films or layers with a high gas barrier are applied
Fermentation is the conversion of organic substances into simpler compounds by microorganisms or enzymes. It is an important preservation method for fish and other seafood. There are many traditional fermented fish products across Southeast Asia, including fish sauces where the flesh is reduced to a liquid, and fish pastes where the fish is reduced to a paste. Well-known examples are nuoc mam fish sauce from Vietnam and nga-pi fish paste from Myanmar. The production processes of these foods involves enzymatic breakdown of proteins during several months of fermentation and aging.
- The quality of frozen foods is influenced by storage temperature, with quality decreasing as temperatures increase. Maintaining temperatures of -18°C is accepted as safe for extended shelf life.
- Temperature fluctuations during storage can cause recrystallization of ice crystals and reduce quality through increased crystal size.
- Factors like freezer burn, moisture migration, lipid oxidation, protein denaturation, and enzymatic browning can negatively impact the quality of frozen foods during storage and must be controlled. Understanding these factors is key to minimizing quality loss.
Freezing is a widely used food preservation method that slows deterioration reactions by changing water to ice crystals at temperatures below 0°C. The rate of freezing impacts quality, with faster rates producing smaller ice crystals and less cell damage. Freezing stops microbial growth but may damage or kill some microbes. Physical changes from freezing include moisture loss, recrystallization, and texture changes. Chemical changes include lipid oxidation, color/flavor loss, and vitamin degradation. Common freezing methods are plate, immersion, cabinet/air blast, fluidized bed, belt, spiral, and cryogenic freezing. Emerging techniques aim to improve quality through high pressure freezing and pretreatments like dehydration.
Freezing food involves lowering the temperature so that water inside the food freezes into ice crystals. This process is known as freezing and involves three stages: cooling the food below its freezing point, water changing state to form ice crystals, and further cooling to the freezer temperature for preservation. The rate of freezing impacts crystal size, with fast freezing producing smaller crystals and maintaining food quality better than slow freezing. Proper frozen storage is also important to prevent quality loss from physical, chemical, biochemical, and microbial changes over time. Maintaining temperatures lower than -18°C can help secure food quality and avoid issues like recrystallization according to the time, temperature, tolerance theory of frozen food storage.
There are two main methods of freezing food commercially - fast freezing at temperatures below -25°C which forms small ice crystals, and slow freezing above -24°C which forms larger crystals that can damage the food. Common freezing techniques include air blast, fluidized bed, plate or belt, immersion, and cryogenic freezing using liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide. The freezing method chosen depends on factors like the food quality desired, type and shape of the food, package used, required flexibility, and costs. Equations can be used to estimate freezing times based on properties of the food and freezing conditions.
This document discusses methods of preserving fish, focusing on freezing as the most common modern technique. It provides details on the freezing process, including that it involves lowering the temperature of fish to -40°C or below to solidify water inside tissues. The key steps for freezing fish at home are to select fresh fish, clean and package it, label with name and date, and freeze immediately. Freezing fish slows spoilage by stopping microbial growth and bacterial activity while increasing shelf life. Proper freezing and storage below -20°C for a week eliminates potential parasite hazards in fish. Maintaining hygienic conditions during freezing prevents contamination.
1. The document discusses various fish products including smoked fish, frozen fish, dried fish, and canned fish.
2. For canned fish specifically, it outlines the requirements for raw materials, handling and processing steps such as gutting, washing, pre-cooking, filling cans, sealing, heat processing and cooling, and labeling finished products.
3. Proper handling and processing is important at each step to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of canned fish products.
This document summarizes key aspects of freezing and thawing fish and seafood. It discusses the fundamentals of freezing and thawing processes, including that freezing fish below 0°C stops microbial growth and chemical reactions. Quality changes in frozen fish muscle can include protein denaturation and changes in lipids and fatty acids. The length of safe storage depends on factors like storage temperature, packaging, and the fish's condition prior to freezing. Maintaining high quality from catch to freezer to consumer requires controlling all stages of processing and storage.
Freezing curve, freezing system & freezing timeMuneeb Vml
The document discusses freezing as an operation to preserve food by lowering its temperature below the freezing point. It describes the freezing process and freezing curve, including nucleation, crystal growth, and how solute concentration changes. It discusses factors that influence freezing time like thermal conductivity and size/shape of food pieces. Methods to calculate freezing time are presented, including Planck's equation and Pham's method. Different freezing systems are outlined like air blast freezers, plate freezers, and fluidized bed freezers.
This document provides information on the design of freezers and cold storages. It discusses the three main methods of freezing food: air blast, contact/plate, and immersion/spray. It describes the design and types of air blast, plate, liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and immersion freezers. It also covers the classification, construction, insulating materials, types of loads, and vapor barriers used for cold storages. The document is an educational text providing technical details on freezer and cold storage design.
This document provides information on fish handling, processing, and preservation methods. It discusses:
- The importance of proper handling and processing of fish to maintain quality as it is a highly perishable commodity. Fresh fish characteristics and signs of spoilage are outlined.
- Common preservation methods like refrigeration, freezing, salting, smoking, drying and canning are summarized. Proper storage temperatures and packaging are emphasized.
- Freezing methods include double wrapping, freezing in ice blocks, and glazing. Smoking can be cold or hot. Canning involves high heat treatment and sealing in jars to kill bacteria.
- Salting involves layering fish and salt in vats and leaving for 12-15
This document discusses various methods for canning and preserving meat, including the canning process, types of containers used, thermal processing, and potential causes of spoilage. The key steps in canning include preparation of raw materials, filling containers, exhausting air and sealing, thermal processing to achieve commercial sterility, cooling, labeling and storage. Canned foods can potentially spoil due to microbial growth if underprocessed or due to chemical reactions. Methods for preserving meat also include irradiation and use of antibiotics.
This document discusses and compares three food preservation methods: dehydrofreezing, freeze drying, and individually quick freezing (IQF). Dehydrofreezing involves removing 70% of moisture from foods before freezing to reduce size and allow for faster reconstitution. Freeze drying is a costly commercial process that forms a vacuum during freezing. IQF separates individual food units during freezing using cold air or liquid nitrogen to freeze items quickly, preventing clumping and maintaining quality.
There are different fish processing system in the world among them canning is a well known system where fish is preserved by permanent, hermetically sealed containers through agency of heat.
Chilling and freezing are methods of food preservation that use low temperatures to slow microbial growth and chemical reactions in foods. Chilling involves storage between 0-15°C to extend shelf life by retarding bacteria, enzymes, and chemical changes. Freezing at below 0°C stops nearly all microbial and chemical changes by freezing water in foods into ice crystals. Quick freezing produces smaller ice crystals and less damage than slow freezing. Both methods maintain quality attributes better than other preservation methods, though texture changes can occur. Low temperature preservation is effective for long-term storage and retains more nutrients and sensory properties compared to other techniques.
Fish protein concentrates are produced by removing water and fat from fish through solvent extraction, usually using isopropyl alcohol. There are three main types of FPC defined by their fat content and flavor. Type A has virtually no odor or taste with a maximum 0.75% fat. Type B has a fishy flavor and up to 3% fat. Type C is normal fish meal. A typical production process involves three extraction stages using heated isopropyl alcohol to reduce the fish's moisture, fat, and fishy compounds. The resulting FPC powder is 75-95% protein and can be incorporated into foods like bread, cereals, and infant formula at levels that don't affect properties. FPC provides a highly nut
Refrigeration and freezing of foods (control of microorganisms) Ihsan Wassan
It is necessary to avoid the contamination of microorganisms in food products and the storage life of fresh perishable foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits can be extended by cooling or by reducing temperature.here are two important method to avoid the growth of microorganisms one is Refrigeration and other one is Freezing.
Freezing fish and shrimp slows spoilage, increases shelf life, and prevents microbial growth and bacterial activity. There are two main freezing methods - slow freezing over 3-72 hours at -15°C to -29°C, and quick freezing within 30 minutes to 1 hour at -40°C. Freezing involves lowering the temperature through specific heat removal until most water in the fish tissue freezes into ice. Problems during freezing include desiccation, discoloration, toughness, and drip when thawed. Freezer types used include air blast, contact, immersion, and spray freezers.
This document discusses salting as a method of food preservation. It describes salting as lowering the moisture content of fish through osmosis to inhibit bacterial and enzymatic activity. The document outlines that salting is usually combined with other preservation methods and discusses factors that affect salt penetration such as fat content, thickness of flesh, and temperature. Common salting methods like dry salting and wet salting are also summarized. Potential spoilage issues from improper salting like pink discoloration and sliminess are also highlighted.
This document discusses methods for chilling and preserving fresh fish, including chilling, superchilling, and freezing. Chilling involves cooling fish to near-freezing temperatures using ice to extend shelf-life up to 30 days for some fish. Superchilling involves lowering temperatures slightly below the freezing point of fish between -0.5 to -2.4°C to further preserve quality and reduce spoilage compared to conventional chilling. The document describes the original Portuguese method for superchilling aboard fishing vessels using refrigerated brine circulated through metal shelves and packaging to achieve superchilling temperatures throughout the catch.
This document contains information about different methods of food freezing. It discusses freezing in air using still air, blast, or fluidized bed methods. It describes indirect contact freezing using plate or slush freezing. Immersion freezing in liquid freezants is covered. Cryogenic freezing using liquefied gases like nitrogen is explained. Advantages and disadvantages of each method are provided. The document contains the names of group members and their student IDs working on this project.
Fish packaging
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Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for fish requires a high barrier to carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2). The pre-determined gas mixture has to stay inside the package and remain the same. Therefore, packaging films or layers with a high gas barrier are applied
Fermentation is the conversion of organic substances into simpler compounds by microorganisms or enzymes. It is an important preservation method for fish and other seafood. There are many traditional fermented fish products across Southeast Asia, including fish sauces where the flesh is reduced to a liquid, and fish pastes where the fish is reduced to a paste. Well-known examples are nuoc mam fish sauce from Vietnam and nga-pi fish paste from Myanmar. The production processes of these foods involves enzymatic breakdown of proteins during several months of fermentation and aging.
- The quality of frozen foods is influenced by storage temperature, with quality decreasing as temperatures increase. Maintaining temperatures of -18°C is accepted as safe for extended shelf life.
- Temperature fluctuations during storage can cause recrystallization of ice crystals and reduce quality through increased crystal size.
- Factors like freezer burn, moisture migration, lipid oxidation, protein denaturation, and enzymatic browning can negatively impact the quality of frozen foods during storage and must be controlled. Understanding these factors is key to minimizing quality loss.
Freezing is a widely used food preservation method that slows deterioration reactions by changing water to ice crystals at temperatures below 0°C. The rate of freezing impacts quality, with faster rates producing smaller ice crystals and less cell damage. Freezing stops microbial growth but may damage or kill some microbes. Physical changes from freezing include moisture loss, recrystallization, and texture changes. Chemical changes include lipid oxidation, color/flavor loss, and vitamin degradation. Common freezing methods are plate, immersion, cabinet/air blast, fluidized bed, belt, spiral, and cryogenic freezing. Emerging techniques aim to improve quality through high pressure freezing and pretreatments like dehydration.
The document provides information on freezing raw and processed foods. It discusses how freezing extends shelf life by slowing biological and chemical reactions through reducing water activity and stopping microbial growth below -18°C. Fast freezing produces smaller ice crystals and less damage to cell walls. Freezing can cause physical changes like moisture loss, recrystallization and texture changes. It can also lead to chemical changes like lipid oxidation, color/flavor/vitamin loss, and enzyme activation. Common freezing methods include plate freezing, immersion freezing, cabinet freezing, fluidized bed freezing, belt freezing, spiral freezing, tunnel freezing and cryogenic freezing using liquid nitrogen. Proper packaging and storage is also important to maintain quality during frozen storage.
This document discusses two types of freezers used in fish processing - immersion freezers and spray freezers. Immersion freezers freeze fish by submerging them in a liquid refrigerant bath, allowing for efficient heat transfer. Spray freezers spray fish with a refrigerated liquid like liquid nitrogen, rapidly freezing the surface. Both methods freeze fish quickly while preventing freeze burn. Immersion freezing risks refrigerant penetrating the fish, while spray freezing has high operating costs due to liquid nitrogen usage. The document examines the working principles, advantages, and disadvantages of each freezer type.
The document provides information about proper chilling methods for fish. It discusses:
1) Chilling is the most common practice for maintaining fish freshness by reducing the temperature slightly below or above freezing. Several chilling methods are discussed including wet icing, chilled seawater, refrigerated air, dry ice, and gel ice mats.
2) Proper handling practices are important from harvesting to consumption. Sufficient ice, drainage of water, and preventing damage during transport are key considerations.
3) Common storage methods like bulking, shelfing, and boxing are described. Insulated containers made from plastic, wood, or metal can be used depending on properties like insulation and ease of handling.
This document summarizes the process of freezing fruits and vegetables for preservation. It discusses that freezing stops microbial growth and slows chemical changes by placing foods in temperatures of 0°F or -18°C. The quality of frozen foods depends on factors like the raw materials, pre-treatments like blanching, the freezing method/rate, and storage temperature/time. Freezing inactivates enzymes and microbes and causes small ice crystals to form if done rapidly, minimizing cell damage. Common freezing methods include cold air blasts, plate freezers, and immersing in liquid refrigerants. Frozen foods can be stored for long periods if kept at appropriate temperatures.
Freezing is a long-term food preservation method that uses low temperatures to prevent bacterial growth. Freezing converts liquid to solid ice that is unavailable to bacteria and reduces bacterial growth rate, allowing food to be stored long-term. However, freezing does not destroy bacteria or prevent enzyme action, so fruits and vegetables are blanched before freezing to deactivate enzymes. Chilling uses refrigeration to preserve foods for shorter periods by storing at or below 4°C. Cook-chilled products are cooked, rapidly chilled, and must be reheated before eating after up to 5 days of refrigerated storage.
Freezing food involves reducing its temperature below the freezing point to preserve it. The freezing process slows microbial growth and chemical reactions that cause spoilage, extending shelf life. Proper freezing technique and storage conditions are important to prevent quality issues like texture changes and freezer burn. While freezing can impact food's texture and flavor, it effectively preserves nutrients and freshness when done correctly, offering benefits for food safety, waste reduction, and seasonal availability.
Thawing fish involves increasing its temperature so that ice crystals melt back into water at around -10C. There are various methods of thawing fish, including refrigeration, cold water, and microwaves. Thawing has merits like increased yield, shorter cooking times, and tenderized texture from ice crystal formation disrupting muscle fibers. However, thawing also has demerits such as weight loss from water leeching out, reduced water holding capacity, and possible color and texture changes from oxidation and rigor mortis. Care must be taken to thaw fish slowly at low temperatures to minimize quality impacts.
Unit 1 Food Processing and Preservation by Low temperature.pptxssuserf7bce8
The document discusses various methods for preserving foods, including refrigeration, freezing, and dehydration. It explains that refrigeration and freezing work by slowing microbial growth and chemical reactions through low temperatures. Freezing is done below 32°F to form ice crystals that prevent further microbial activity. Rapid freezing is best to form small ice crystals and avoid damage to food texture. Common freezing methods include air, contact plate, cryogenic, and fluidized bed freezing. Thawing must also be done carefully to avoid quality losses from drip, oxidation, and texture damage during the phase change from frozen to thawed.
Low temperatures are used to preserve food by slowing microbial growth and chemical reactions. There are several methods of cold storage including common storage below 15°C, chilling storage just above freezing, and freezing storage which prevents microbial growth entirely. Freezing involves either quick freezing under -18°C within 30 minutes to form small ice crystals, or slow freezing over longer periods to form larger crystals. During freezing, ice crystals form which can damage cells, while chemical and enzymatic reactions are slowed. Frozen storage further slows these processes but can cause quality changes over long periods.
Fish preservation is important for fisheries as fish farms and capture sites are often far from markets. Preservation prevents spoilage during transportation and storage. Common preservation methods include drying, salting, smoking and refrigeration using ice or chilled/refrigerated seawater. Proper preservation maintains the quality, taste, texture and appearance of fish for longer periods of time. Key factors in preservation include preventing bacterial growth, controlling temperature and moisture content.
Chilling fish involves reducing the temperature below 0°C to slow spoilage. Common chilling methods include wet icing, which uses direct contact between melted ice and fish; and chilled seawater icing, which uses a seawater-ice slurry. Fish are typically stored using shelving, boxing, or bulking in containers like plastic boxes, wooden boxes, or galvanized tubs insulated with materials that resist heat transfer and water. Proper handling of chilled fish considers temperature, time, contamination, and damage.
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2. Refrigeration and freezing play vital roles in the fish industry, ensuring the
preservation of fish products while maintaining their quality and extending
their shelf life.
As highly perishable commodities, fish and seafood require immediate
cooling and storage at low temperatures to inhibit bacterial growth and
enzymatic reactions that lead to spoilage.
With the global demand for fish products on the rise, efficient refrigeration
and freezing techniques have become essential in the fish industry to meet
consumer expectations for fresh and safe seafood.
Introduction
3. Refrigeration & Freezing
Freezing
Freezing is a phase transition where a liquid turns into a solid when its
temperature is lowered below its freezing point.
Freezing preserves the storage life of foods by making them more inert and
slowing down the detrimental reactions that promote food spoilage and
limit quality shelf life.
Refrigeration
The term refrigeration denotes cooling of a space, substance or system to
lower and/or maintain its temperature below the ambient one while the
removed heat is rejected at a higher temperature.
Refrigeration is considered an artificial, or human-made, cooling method
4. Advantages:
Freezing reduces the number
of potentially harmful bacteria
that can cause food poisoning
Freezing minimize the loss of
quality of a products & flesh is
changed very little
Keeps for long as we want to
keep when supply is scarce
Good quality fish can be
transported under refrigerated
conditions over long distances
Disadvantages:
If fish is not stored correctly
in a freezer, the taste,
texture, and color can all
become compromised
Customers often have less
interest for frozen fish
It’s costly method
Advantage & Disadvantage of Freezing
5. Crystallization
When a product freeze, the ice crystal formed may considerably impact the
cellular integrity, resulting in loss and degradation of food quality. The
formation of large ice crystals and uneven distribution in food ,tissue can
rupture the cellular structure.
Re-crystallization
Recrystallization of ice crystals causes deterioration during storage and
distribution in frozen foods.
Volume change
The principal physical changes are ice crystal formation and desiccation or
drying out of the flesh.
Technological Problems Associated with Refrigeration and
Freezing
6. Super cooling
Super cooling is the method of lowering the temperature of a foodstuff
below its freezing point without becoming solid
Desiccation
Freeze desiccation of foods is based on the use of a solid desiccant for the
adsorption of water vapor which sublimes from the frozen food at a reduced
pressure. The surface of this fish becomes chalky white, yellow, or brown,
with wrinkles.
Technological Problems Associated with Refrigeration and
Freezing
7. Gaping of Fillets
Fillets sometimes gape when they are taken from fish that have been
stowed in ice, particularly when the fish are rather stale, but the problem is
more serious when whole fish are frozen
Discoloration
Fish is rich in proteins and lipid, specially PUFA which made them vulnerable
to chemical and microbial changes. Color of flesh governed by various
pigment such as Hb, Mb, and so on.
Protein Denaturation
When a protein is frozen, the water molecules in the protein matrix can
form ice crystals. These ice crystals can cause physical damage to the
protein structure, leading to denaturation
Biochemical Problems Associated with Refrigeration and
Freezing
8. Change in Fat
Fat content of fish varies depending on species, sex , size , maturity etc. Lipid in frozen
fish is more likely to go rancid than lipid in other tissue.
Toughness
The main effect of freezing and frozen storage on the quality of fish is a change in
texture of the proteins in the muscle. The tissues become tough because of the
denaturation of the proteins.
Glycolysis
After death, glycogen of fish body is converted into lactic acid resulting in lower the pH
level. The glycogen content in fish body may gradually be fall because the methods for
fishing often lead to its exhaustion in the fish before death.
Drip loss
When the frozen food is thawed, the water produced by the melting of ice crystals can't
be completely absorbed by the tissues and returns to its original state before freezing.
Biochemical Problems Associated with Refrigeration and
Freezing
9. Quality Aspects of Frozen Products
Quality aspects of frozen Products depends on muscle integrity, proteins, and
lipids
Due to denaturation, coagulation, reduction of protein digestibility, rancidity,
and loss of vitamins during frozen storage, quality of frozen stored fish could be
lost
Several changes are found in the fish body and muscle during the freezing and
frozen storage of fish.
These changes are, however, influenced by the temperature of the medium,
packaging and glazing of the products and relative humidity of the stores.
10. Physical Changes
Crystallization of water in tissue increases the volume about 8-10% of the raw
fish;
Desiccation starts from the surface of the body;
Discoloration occurs due to break down of hemoglobin;
Toughness of muscle increases;
Rigidity increases as it becomes hard;
Loses weight;
Freeze-burn occurs;
Trimming loss in association with the loss of nutrients occur;
Thaw-drip or water drip occurs when frozen fish are thawed slowly;
Slow freezing produces big ice crystals that ruptures the cell wall and causes
physical damage
11. Chemical Changes
Oxygen contact in frozen foods causes oxidative rancidity. Freezing leads to a
concentration of solutes, which dehydrate cell membranes, exposing them to oxidation
Proteins irreversibly dehydrated
Myoglobin oxidized
The destruction of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) does occur during freezing. The main
contributor to the loss of vitamins is oxidation
The disruption of plant and animal tissues through freezing leads to the release of
enzymes. At around 32°F, the enzymatic breakdown of protein is the main cause of
product quality loss
Color changes occurs in most frozen products due to changes in natural pigment in
tissues. The process of freezing will also affect the flavor and aroma of frozen foods
12. Storage Life
Stability of a product
during storage
Maximum time
during which it can
be kept without
undergoing change
The International
Institute of Refrigeration
recommends storage
temperature of for
lean fish -18°C
fatty fish -24°C
15. .
Manufacturing of Ice And Design of Ideal Freezing Plant
Icing
Ice is used to remove heat from the fish. Without ice, or another way
of preserving the catch, fish will spoil and become inedible after 7-8
hours storage at tropical temperatures
Type of Icing-
Flake Ice
Block Ice
Tube Ice
Plate ice
16. Figure 01: Flake ice
Type of Ices
1. Flake Ice:
Flake ice is made by freezing water on the
surface of a drum and scraping it off in thin
flakes.
Advantages
Easy to handle
Good surface contact
Quick cooling
Can cover large quantity of fish
Disadvantages
High operating cost
Melts quickly than block ice
17. Figure 02: Block Ice
2. Block Ice:
Block ice is made by freezing water in large
containers. Large block of ice is crushed
into smaller pieces.
Advantages
Slow melting
Low energy consumption
lower operating costs
Disadvantages
Poor surface contact
Difficult to handle
Type of Ices
18. Figure 03: Tube Ice
3. Tube Ice:
Ice is formed on the inner surface of the vertical
tubes and is produced in the form of small
hollow cylinders.
Advantages:
Excellent media for chilling
No physical damage to fish occurs
Can cover large quantity of fish for a given
weight compared to crushed block ice.
Disadvantages:
It is costly
Melts quickly than block ice.
Type of Ices
19. Figure 04: Plate ice
Type of Ices
4. Plate ice:
Water is sprayed and frozen onto the outer surface
of vertical hollow plates through which the
refrigerant passes. Water will freeze on the plates
as flat sheet of ice.
Advantages:
Excellent media for chilling
No physical damage to fish occurs
Can cover large quantity of fish for a given
weight compared to crushed block ice.
Disadvantages:
It is costly
Melts quickly than block ice.
20. 1. Jacketed Cold Store:
A jacketed cold store is a type of cold storage
facility where the walls, ceiling, and floor of the
storage room are constructed with double layers.
Figure 05: Jacketed cold store
2. Gridded Cold Store:
A gridded cold store, also known as a modular or
panel cold store, is a cold storage facility
constructed using prefabricated insulated panels.
Figure 06: gridded cold store
Types of Cold Store
21. 3. Finned Cold Store:
A finned cold store is a cold storage facility
where the refrigeration system includes
finned evaporator coils mounted on the
walls or ceiling of the storage space.
Figure 07: Finned cold store
4. Unit Cooler
A unit cooler is a refrigeration system component
that consists of a coil and a fan. It is commonly
used in cold storage facilities to cool the air and
maintain the desired temperature.
Figure 08: Unit cooler cold store
22. Design of an Ideal Freezing Plant:
According to Graham, (1984) and Ashok,
(2021) the design of an ideal freezing plant
involves several key considerations to
ensure efficient and effective freezing of
perishable goods, including fish.
Layout and Workflow
Freezing Equipment
Temperature Control
Air Circulation and Ventilation
Insulation
Hygiene and Sanitation
Automation and Controls
Energy Efficiency
Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance with Regulations
Figure 09: Layout of an ideal freezing plant (Source:
Graham, 1984)
23. Design of an Ideal Cold Storage:
The design of an ideal cold storage room is
crucial for maintaining the quality and
freshness of perishable goods, including
fish (Shaheed et al., 2016). Here are some
key considerations and features to focus
on when designing a cold storage room:
Size and Layout
Insulation and Construction
Temperature Maintenance
Air Circulation and Ventilation
Floors
Lighting
Hygiene and Sanitation
Security and Access Control
Emergency Preparedness.
Suspended ceilings
Compliance with Regulations
Figure 10: Layout of an ideal cold storage
24. Positive Impact:
Temperature Control
Texture and Appearance
Microbial Growth
Nutritional Value
Shelf Life
Negative Effect:
Texture Changes
Flavor and Aroma Alterations
Nutrient Loss
Freezer Burn
Drip Loss
Quality Degradation over Time
Potential for Microbial Growth
Effect of Refrigeration and Freezing on Fish Quality
25. In conclusion, a comprehensive understanding of the technological and
biochemical aspects of frozen products, along with the design and operation of
freezing plants and cold storage facilities, is essential for ensuring the quality,
storage life, and overall success of the frozen food industry. By addressing
these aspects effectively, manufacturers and suppliers can meet consumer
demands for high-quality frozen products while maintaining their freshness and
nutritional value.
Conclusion