Shelf life of Yellow Hake: Determinant factors for safe consumption

Moraes, Mariele Coral de ^[1] ; Del Vale, Gabriela Fernandes ^[1] ; Haga, Érica Tiemi ^[1] ; Zanin, Laís Mariano ^[1] ; Cunha, Diogo Timóteo da ^[2] ; Stedefeldt, Elke ^[1] ; Braga, Anna Rafaela Cavalcante ^[1] ; Habu, Sascha ^[1]
1. [1] Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  
  Universidade Federal de São Paulo
  
  Brasil
2. [2] Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  
  Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  
  Brasil
Localización: Revista Brasileira de Higiene e Sanidade Animal: RBHSA, ISSN-e 1981-2965, Vol. 10, Nº. 2, 2016, págs. 174-186
Idioma: portugués
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- The quality of fish is affected by various factors such as, source species, freshness, and storage conditions. In free markets, exposure and handling of fish are intense, and often it is not known the origin and date of capture. The aim this work was study physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory parameters to determine the shelf life of Yellow Hake sold in street markets in the city of Santos-SP. Samples were acquired in street markets from different districts of the city and stored in a domestic refrigerator for 72 hours. And it was found that the Yellow Hake acquired on open street markets in the city of Santos-SP should be for immediate consumption. The changes are noticeable deterioration after 24 hours of storage. The results reinforce the importance of the implementation of quality programs in all sectors of sale to ensure food safety for consumers.