Optimum cold distribution process of fishery produces considering food quality and energy consumption

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23580278
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Fisheries chemistry
• Research Institution: Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
• Principal Investigator: WATANABE Manabu 東京海洋大学, 海洋科学技術研究科, 准教授 (30277850)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): SUZUKI Toru 東京海洋大学, 海洋科学技術研究科, 教授 (50206504)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 水産物 / 輸送 / 環境負荷 / 品質 / 冷凍 / 氷蔵 / LCA / 官能評価

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Frozen distribution of fishery produces drastically extends their shelf life therefore it can be expected to reduce environmental load by applying ship transport that requires less energy or by reducing food loss. Many consumers, however, tend to think the frozen fishery produces are worse in their quality than unfrozen produces. Therefore, frozen fishery produces generally suffer from underestimation.
In this study, sensory evaluations are made for tuna and pacific saury to totally evaluate them by considering both environmental load and food quality. As results, frozen fishes can drastically reduce the environmental load without significant difference in the food quality. It is concluded that frozen distribution should be utilized for realizing sustainable society.

Free Research Field

食品工学