Can spoilage bacteria cause blackspot (melanosis) in stored prawns?

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Chinivasagam, H.N., Bremner, H.A. and Reeves, R.K.H. (1998) Can spoilage bacteria cause blackspot (melanosis) in stored prawns? Letters in Applied Microbiology, 27 (1). pp. 5-8. ISSN 0266-8254

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1472-765X.1998.00373.x

Publisher URL: https://sfamjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1472-765X.1998.00373.x

Abstract

Several isolates of Pseudomonas fragi can metabolize tyrosine to produce a red-brown colour within 8–10 days when incubated (5 °C) in artificial media. It is possible that bacterial production of melanin occurs on stored prawns.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Science > Microbiology > Microorganisms in the animal body Science > Microbiology > Bacteria Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery resources Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery processing
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