Department of Biology, College of Science and Mathematics, University of Southern Mindanao, Cotabato, Philippines
Research Article
Storage Evaluation of Vacuum-Packed Smoked Catfish (Clariasgariepinus) Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products
Author(s): Pia Amabelle Flores*, Bryan Bretana, Leanne Jay Manceras and Zaibel Rose Tamon
Smoked catfish (Clarias gariepinus) prepared in three different forms were evaluated under storage of one-month.
Sensory evaluation was based on appearance, aroma, texture, fishy aftertaste and general acceptability. Microbiological
analysis was also compared using Standard Plate Count (SPC), Escherichia coli, and Salmonella sp. Results showed
significant difference in appearance of smoked whole catfish in the first week of storage. Acceptability of smoked-
beheaded- filleted was significantly different at fourth-week of storage. Microbiological analysis showed no detectable
level at critical limit. Lower SPC was found in smoked filleted-skinned. The study indicated vacuum-packaging
under frozen storage can improve keeping quality and safety of ready-to-eat smoked catfish products. .. View more»