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

H N Chinivasagam; H A Bremner; R Reeves

doi:10.1046/j.1472-765X.1998.00373.x

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

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

H N Chinivasagam, H A Bremner and R Reeves

Letters in Applied Microbiology, Vol.27(1), pp.5-8

1998

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

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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.

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Title: Can spoilage bacteria cause blackspot (melanosis) in stored prawns?
Authors: H N Chinivasagam (Author) - Queensland Department of Primary Industries
H A Bremner (Author) - Queensland Department of Primary Industries
R Reeves (Author) - Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Publication details: Letters in Applied Microbiology, Vol.27(1), pp.5-8
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 1998
DOI: 10.1046/j.1472-765X.1998.00373.x
ISSN: 0266-8254
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450290302621
Output Type: Journal article

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