Filth and Decomposition in Prawns from Peeling Sheds Around Cochin
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Authors
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Francis Thomas
Department of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Cochin - 682 016
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Kuruvila Mathew
Department of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Cochin - 682 016
Abstract
Samples of prawn meat collected from peeling sheds around Cochin were examined for filth and decomposition. These samples were found to be contaminated by house flies/house fly fragments in 7% samples, flies of the genus Drosophila in 12% samples, red ants/red ant fragments in 19% samples and head louse in 1% samples. 5-6% of the samples were found to be decomposed. It was observed that the smaller the size of the prawn, the higher the contamination by flies and ants and also decomposition.Downloads
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Submitted
2013-03-23
Published
2025-06-09
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Thomas, F., & Mathew, K. (2025). Filth and Decomposition in Prawns from Peeling Sheds Around Cochin. Fishery Technology, 27(2). https://doi.org/10.56093/ft.v27i2.28494
