Food Technology: Fish and Shellfish Quality and Grading
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What is the primary purpose of glaze in frozen fish products?

  • To increase the shelf life of the fish
  • To change the texture of the fish
  • To enhance the flavor of the fish
  • To protect the product for long periods of cold storage (correct)
  • What is the term for the scientific discipline used to measure, analyze, and interpret reactions to the characteristics of fish and shellfish as perceived by the senses?

  • Sensory Evaluation (correct)
  • Fish Grading
  • Quality Inspection
  • Organoleptic Analysis
  • What is the primary characteristic of a fish's appearance that is evaluated during the grading process?

  • Shape
  • Color (correct)
  • Size
  • Surface and texture
  • During the sensory evaluation of fish, what is the characteristic of a fish that is detected by smelling?

    <p>Odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the process of checking the freshness of fish?

    <p>Feel the scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of fish sorting during the grading process?

    <p>To separate fish into different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of HACCP in the context of fish and shellfish?

    <p>To identify and control hazards to ensure food safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the weight of a product with its packaging and glaze?

    <p>Gross Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a product that has an offensive or objectionable odor, flavor, color, texture, or substance?

    <p>Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of SOP's in the context of fish and shellfish?

    <p>To provide step-by-step analysis for producing a safe quality product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of randomly selecting a sample to perform an inspection?

    <p>Sub Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a degree of excellence or acceptability, measured by a set of specifications?

    <p>Quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the fish condition refer to in the context of grading and sorting?

    <p>The thickness of the fish relative to its length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to handle fresh fish with care during grading and sorting?

    <p>To prevent spoilage of the fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when grading larval fish?

    <p>Grading them when water temperatures are cool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a fish having a low condition factor?

    <p>It will grade out as a smaller fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to inspect and grade fish and shellfish?

    <p>To ensure they meet quality standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of grading fish and shellfish?

    <p>To delay spoilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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