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Seafood Inspection and Grading

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Polyphosphate Treatment

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The use of polyphosphates in seafood to retain moisture during freezing and thawing, thereby maintaining texture and weight.

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Proximate Composition

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Analysis of the main components of seafood including water, protein, fat, and ash content.

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Sensory Evaluation

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A method used to assess the quality of seafood based on appearance, texture, odor, and flavor.

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Histamine Level

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An indicator of scombroid poisoning risk in seafood, especially in the Scombridae and Scomberesocidae families.

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Percoll Gradient Centrifugation

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A laboratory technique for separating and purifying viable spermatozoa from fisheries products for aquaculture purposes.

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Texture Profile Analysis (TPA)

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An objective measurement of the textural properties of seafood, such as firmness and chewiness.

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Water Activity (awa_w)

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The measurement of the free moisture in seafood, which can influence microbial growth and shelf life.

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K-value

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A chemical assessment of the degree of freshness in fish, which measures the breakdown of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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Depuration

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The process of purging contaminants from shellfish, particularly bivalves, in a controlled aquatic environment.

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Candling

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A visual inspection method for fish fillets where light is used to reveal parasites, such as nematodes.

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Ice Slurry

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A mixture of ice and water used to rapidly chill seafood post-harvest, enhancing freshness and extending shelf life.

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Trim Loss

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The amount of waste material removed from seafood during processing, which affects yield and profitability.

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Torrymeter

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An electronic device that measures the freshness of fish by assessing its electrical impedance.

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Grading

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A classification system that sorts seafood based on size, appearance, and quality standards.

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Melanosis

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A natural, but unappealing darkening of the shell in crustaceans, caused by the enzymatic oxidation of phenols.

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