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Gaping of fillets

Year of publication 2014

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Torry Advisory Notes

Series number 0495-9140

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Explains what gaping is, when and how it occurs, and what can be done to reduce its occurrence in both fresh, unfrozen fish and thawed, frozen white fish. Discusses the effects on gaping of species, size, the condition of the fish, poor handling, rigor, the time and temperature of stowage, and freezing. Advises on how to reduce gaping particularly in the context of handling on board freezer trawlers.

Language English

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