STUDIES 0N THE STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS Of SlLVER POMFRET (Pampus argenteus) TRANSPORTED TO BOMBAY

Abstract

An investigation on the quality of pomfrets transported to
Bombay from Gujarat coast and its subsequent chang~s during
storage at room temperature and low temperature were carried out
and the results reported. The pomfrets transported in boats having
insulated holds were in better condition than those having noninsulated
holds. In general, the transported fish can be effectively
stored in ice for 2 days, while the fish is in acceptable condition upto
4 days.