New Modified Dipping Method Using 4-hexylresorcinol for Preventing Blackspot Formation in Prawns

• Published in: Journal of aquatic food product technology Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 284 - 293
• Main Authors: Slattery, Steven L., Williams, David J., Torrisi, Caterina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 26.06.2009
• Subjects: 4-hexylresorcinol; blackspot; dip; melanosis; prawns; residues; yield

Industry acceptance of alternative sulphite treatments for preventing blackspot in prawns is limited. This study demonstrated that dipping prawns (Penaeus monodon and Fenneropenaeus merguiensis) in a less concentrated solution for longer times provides better control of blackspot formation than the...