THE USE OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR FISHERIES PRODUCT PRESERVATION
Abstract: Preservation is
a common practice
in processed food products
including fisheries product.The purpose of preservation in
food is not only maintain the quality
of food but also to prolong theshelf life
of food itself. Preservatives can be
divided into two
groups i.e. natural
and chemicalpreservatives.
The chemical preservatives
potentially used in fishery
industry are nitrite,
sulfurdioxide, benzoic acid and,
sorbic acid. These
preservatives have their
own characteristics oninhibition
of microorganisms. Food characteristic such
as pH, and aw are the
key factors on theactivity of
antimicrobial agent.
Keywords: preservatives,
chemicals, antimicrobial, food, fisheries product
Author: Mr Syamdidi
Journal Code: jpperikanangg120019
