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Development of prepared seafood products including

  • Formulation, packaging and shelf-life
  • Fish mince and surimi-based seafood products

Seafood processing by-products utilization

  • Fish hydrolysates as liquid or powder flavorings and organic fertilizers
  • Functional component (marine nutraceuticals) extraction

Pilot plant production trial

  • Meat-bone separation, refining, screw press dewatering, spray and freeze drying

Design of marine biopolymers manufacturing technologies and commercial applications

Food composition and related analytical work

  • Proximate analysis (including fish oil content and caloric value)
  • Fatty acid and amino acid analyses
  • Rheological analysis using Brookfield and Bohlin rheometers
  • Thermal analysis using DSC

Safety, sanitation, and quality assessment and information

  • HACCP and sanitation training and guidance
  • FDA/USDA regulatory information
  • Good agricultural practices for food and vegetables

Food safety education for consumers, educators, health professionals, K-12, and food service

 

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