News archive item
Seafood quality
From April 2009 newsletter
Campden BRI services for the seafood sector continue to expand as was demonstrated recently when a Seafish Advanced Seafood Quality Assessment course was held at our Campden site. This attracted delegates from processors, importers, retailers and scientific research. Some participants were new to the industry whilst others had considerable hands-on experience but no formal training in fish quality assessment.
Over five days, the topics covered included the theory and practice of quality grading schemes (Torry, QIM and EU), taste assessment and the use of taste panels, and visual scoring. Specially prepared samples of species such as cod and mackerel - some fresh, some not so fresh - were used to illustrate key aspects of quality. The course culminated in a blind tasting of various fish samples - with the delegates proving to have become more discerning and knowledgeable in their assessment.
The work is underpinned by our growing portfolio of research and services in fish and seafood, including a number of projects funded by the Sea Fish Industry Authority who also funded the course.
Contact: Craig Leadley
+44(0)1386 842059
c.leadley@campden.co.uk