Natural Additives In Fish Processing

Natural Additives in Fish Processing examines various aspects of additives used for fish processing, as the focused has been led upon those additives which have been formulated from natural agents. It includes natural antimicrobials for bio-preservation of fish and natural anti-oxidants used for fish products. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of various natural agents used to prepare those additives that would be further used in fish processing.

Dr. Viji P. is graduated from College of Fisheries, Panangad, Kerala in 2006 and completed M.F.Sc. in 2008 from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. She joined as scientist in fish processing division of ICAR-CIFT in the year 2010. She has been associated with research projects in the areas of ‘Shelf life extension of chilled and refrigerated fish and fisheries products, application of natural preservatives for improving fresh and frozen fish quality, Value addition of low value fishes and fresh water fishes, Development of n-3 PUFA fortified food products and developing innovative protocols for improving the quality of dried fish and shell fish’ and ‘improved drying technologies for fish’. She has 21 publications in national and International journals and 15 popular articles in her credit.