Effects of different packaging methods on microbial, chimerical and sensory properties of Nile (Tilapia Oreochromis niluticus Linnaeus, 1758) fillets during refrigerator storage

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The effect of three different packaging methods including Modified Atmosphere
Packaging (MAP), Vacuum Packaging and normal Packaging was investigated on the quality
of Nile tilapia fresh fillets stored in the refrigerator's temperature. The packaged samples were
examined for 10 days with regard to the changes in chemical (TVN, PV, pH), microbial (total
viable count) and sensory evaluations. The results indicated that the samples packed in MAP
condition had higher quality than that of other methods at the end of the storage period. In
addition, the slower destructive impacts and microbial growth was observed in MAP. The
results of present study suggest that packaging tilapia under MAP conditions results in the
increase in the durability, storing, and distribution period for fillets.

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Iranian Scientific Fisheries Journal
Volume 22, Issue 1 - Serial Number 82
September and October 2013
Pages 85-100

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