Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2572-3103
+44 1300 500008
University of Trinidad and Tobago, O’Meara Campus, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
Dr. Derrick A Balladin is an Associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship Unit, University of Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago. His study interests major on Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Lab Designing. Currently, Dr. Derrick A Balladin is the author/editors/reviewer in several international journals. He published 10 articles in many journals and the articles are informative and got good citations.
Research Article
Indicators of Fish Freshness: Total Volatile Acids and Bases
Author(s): Derrick A Balladin*
Total Volatile Acids (TVA) and Total Volatile Bases (TVB) are principal spoilage indicators monitored to determine
the degradation of the fish muscle tissue. This study seeks to monitor the TVA and TVB concentrations using
a Flow Injection Analysis – Gas Diffusion (FIA-GD) method on Scomberomorus brasiliensis (Carite). Samples were
purchased from Supermarket operators (Single and Chain); fishmongers (who will ply their trade in the mornings
and evenings); and fresh fish muscle tissue stored at -15°C, 1°C, and 29°C over a 12-month period. All the fish
samples in this study, except twelve samples stored at 29°C, should be considered highly edible (TVA < 220 ppm
and 200 ppm < TVB < 600 ppm). Analysis of variance tests (α=0.05) on the data indicated that there are significant
differences among the values measured fo.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-3103.20.8.199