Chemical Changes in Nitrite-Treated Atlantic Cod Fillets in Relation to Spoilage Assessment

Results are reported from preliminary studies using various analytical methods to detect spoilage in nitrite-treated Atlantic cod. In a more intensive study of one method, it was found that fresh fillets could be separated from spoiling fillets by their gains in tyrosine value after 3-hour incubatio...

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Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Author: Vaisey, E. B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1956
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f56-035
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f56-035
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Summary:Results are reported from preliminary studies using various analytical methods to detect spoilage in nitrite-treated Atlantic cod. In a more intensive study of one method, it was found that fresh fillets could be separated from spoiling fillets by their gains in tyrosine value after 3-hour incubation at room temperature.