Fish Storage and Quality Control Quiz

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What are the factors affecting the shelf-life of fish?

Storage location, fish size, water pH, and packaging material
Sunlight exposure, air pressure, fish age, and transportation method
Humidity level, fish color, fishing season, and cooking method
Storage time, temperature, fish species, stress during catch, and ice amount (correct)

What chemical changes can occur in fish during storage time?

Decreased water content and increased rigidity
Taste enhancement and texture improvement
Color fading and weight loss (correct)
Increased fat content and protein enrichment

What happens to the fat content of fish during frozen storage?

It remained unchanged
It decreased primarily due to oxidation (correct)
It increased due to preservation
It varied based on fish species

Why is fish considered highly perishable?

Due to its susceptibility to oxidation and microbiological deterioration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of storage time on the quality of fish?

It does not completely prevent chemical changes from occurring (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors influencing the decrease in fat content of fish during frozen storage?

Oxidation resulting in losses in the triglyceride fraction is the primary factor influencing the decrease in fat content of fish during frozen storage. Signup and view all the answers

How does storage time affect the quality of fish?

Storage time does not completely prevent chemical changes from occurring, leading to color fading and weight loss in fish. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of frozen storage on the fat content of Tilapia?

The fat content of Tilapia decreased from 9.72% to 7.20% during frozen storage for 60 days, primarily due to oxidation resulting in losses in the triglyceride fraction. Signup and view all the answers

Why is efficient storage strategies essential for fish?

Efficient storage strategies are essential to increase the shelf-life and guarantee the safety and quality of fish from catch to consumption, as fish is highly susceptible to oxidation and microbiological deterioration. Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature play a critical role in the preservation of fish?

Temperature plays a critical role in the preservation of fish by influencing factors such as oxidation, microbiological deterioration, and shelf-life. Signup and view all the answers