Re: Decomposition test

From: Surefish Bellingham (Surefish@az.com)
Date: Thu Mar 29 2007 - 10:07:54 PDT

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    Re: Decomposition testHi Pernendu,

    Thanks for the reply.

    In this case, a client is asking if there is an easy way to check raw crab for decomposition on a picking line for decomposition. Personally, I believe that sensory is the best method, but I am trying to answer their specific question.

    Do you know of a company that manufactures a devise for checking TMA or TVB or any other spoilage indicator?

    Thanks,

    Mark
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Purnendu Vasavada
      To: Surefish Bellingham
      Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:18 AM
      Subject: Re: Decomposition test

      Mark:

      You can do TMA (Trimethyl amines) and TVB ( Total volatile base) as a rapid indicator of spoilage. You may find more help if you can provide details information on what product,, storage condition etc.

      Purnendu C. Vasavada

        Is there any rapid test (other than sensory) for decomposition on a raw product?

        Thanks,

        Mark Neely
        Surefish, Inc. 

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