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Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-482
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Extending the high quality shelf life of scallop products - modified atmosphere packaging trials

The aim of the project was to establish commercial production and market acceptance of modified atmosphere packaged scallops. This report contains the quality data obtained from raw material evaluation and the shelf life trial. The results of a market trial has been compiled by Fishmac...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-417
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Creating a shelf stable marinated jelly fish product from the underutilised species (Catostylus mosaicus)

A survey of jellyfish products in both the domestic and Japanese markets showed that dried whole and low value semi-prepared jellyfish was available, but there was a clearly demonstrated demand for a convenience food product. In Japan, reports indicated that demand for high quality jellyfish...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 1998-419
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

An investigation into the feasibility of producing a commercially acceptable prawn stock from the discarded heads of commercially processed prawns.

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation project 98/419 ‘An Investigation into the feasibility of producing a commercially acceptable prawn stock from the discarded heads of commercially processed prawns’ has successfully completed Objective 1, to develop a (prototype) prawn stock (liquid...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)

Development of a process to manufacture powdered shark cartilage

Project number: 1992-125.11
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $26,000.00
Principal Investigator: Craig Davis
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 29 Jun 1994 - 22 Jul 1997
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. To develop a method for producing powdered shark cartilage on a pilot commercial scale.
2. To develop relevant tastes to assure product quality
3. To undertake market trials on quality assured pilot scale product
4. To determine the production costs of a full scale production

Final report

Author: Craig Davis
Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 2.46 MB
1992-125.22-DLD.pdf

Summary

This project was undertaken in collaboration with Pacific Export Services Queensland Pty Ltd and had the primary objective of developing a powdered shark cartilage product on a pilot commercial scale for the domestic and export markets. The investigations undertaken in this project required several discrete development steps: sourcing of the raw material, removal of excess flesh from the backbone, development of the drying, milling and packaging protocols, establishment of suitable quality manufacturing and testing procedures, and identification of the markets and market requirements. Considerable time and effort was committed to the development of the appropriate techniques and equipment necessary for the production of a quality powdered shark cartilage product. The procedure which is currently employed for shark cartilage powder manufacture involves a heat-pump drying process and a sequence of milling steps. The final product must maintain a low moisture content and produce a fine (<40µm) powder. Additionally, considerable expertise was developed in the handling of the powdered product, and in the further value-adding of the powder into encapsulated and tableted products. Although this project has concluded, the author has a keen interest in the product and in the potential for alternative uses of the shark cartilage. These uses include: treatments of various inflammatory ailments (e.g. arthritis), extraction of collagen or gelatin for the food or pharmaceutical industries, and extraction of chondroitin sulfate for use in corneal transportation media. This project has developed ideas also in the area of total utilisation of the shark, which includes such areas as leather, meat, offal and fin. The project has successfully developed a method for the manufacture of a fine white powder derived from the backbone of the shark. The commercial partner is very satisfied with the results and is keen to continue the development of the process and improvement of the product. Sales of the product in the domestic and international arenas have surpassed expectations.
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-003
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Harvest and slaughter methods for farmed Barramundi to minimise fish stress and achieve premium market quality and improved fish welfare outcomes

The Australian Barramundi Farmer's Association (ABFA) has learned how harvest teams on farms can take simple preparatory steps to ensure the quality and consistency of Australian farmed Barramundi reaching the market. Scientists have worked with farmers that have nurtured their Barramundi for...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
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