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Trends and advances in seafood quality, processing and preservation

Seafood quality evaluation methods that are fast, accurate and non-destructive will safeguard seafood quality and safety. 

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Shrimp farming in Brazil
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Shrimp farming in Brazil

Shrimp farming in Brazil grew rapidly from the late 1990s to 2003. Brazil can again become a global leader, for it has 600,000 ha of suitable area with excellent natural conditions and infrastructure, and a large internal market. 

Smoked fish, part 3
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Smoked fish, part 3

Primarily used for salmon, cold smoking does not cook fish but adds flavor and increases shelf life by reducing moisture content. Hot smoking is used for the majority of smoked fish products. 

Enzymes in seafood, part 3
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Enzymes in seafood, part 3

Digestive enzymes in fish can cause post-harvest tissue degradation, an effect that is most pronounced when connective tissue is affected. Some parasites produce enzymes that make seafood appear unsuitable for human consumption.