| Summary: | The biochemical and microbiological quality of ice stored Wallago attu sold in the Imphal market of Manipur, India were studied. TVBN and FFA values were high at 12.00±1.73 mg lOOg"1 and 5.50±0.29% oleic acid, respectively. TBA value was 0.73 mg of malondaldehyde kg"1 of sample. Salmonella and Escherichia coli were not detected. However, presence of Staphylococcus aureus, faecal Streptococci, coliforms and a high content of bacteria (108 g"1) and fungi (103 g"1) indicated that the fishes were probably from polluted waters and/or proper sanitary care was not taken after capture. Presence of psychrophiles viz., Pseudomonas and Flavobacterium in great numbers indicated probability of the incidence of spoilage in the fish.
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