Method and solution for improving frozen seafood quality
US6001396A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L17/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for improving the quality of frozen seafood by enhancing flavor and shelf-life so that the seafood can be stored under commercial conditions. This method includes injection of substances into the flesh or circulatory system of live fish and whole seafood prior to cooking or freezing. These injected substances include antioxidants and cryoprotectants which circulate throughout the tissues, allowing for a uniform distribution throughout the flesh of the animal. The animal is then frozen, or cooked and then frozen, and stored for later use. The present invention is also directed to a solution for injecting into live fish and whole seafood in accordance with the method of the present invention.
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