Project number: 1988-070
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $286,765.15
Principal Investigator: Allan Bremner
Organisation: Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date: 25 Feb 1989 - 30 Jun 1995
Contact:
FRDC

Objectives

1. Examine in detail the mechanisms of postmortem softening of fish flesh. Isolate & characterise the collagenolytic enzymes responsible.
2. Locate the enzymes in the tissue.
3. Explore potential uses for the enzymes in seafood and food processing. Provide recommended handling procedures if appropriate.