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US 2018/0279632 A1Published application
Process to produce pasteurized shrimp and shellfish
OwnerRobert B. Stryker, Edward M. Dixon +1inventors
InventorsRobert B. Stryker, Edward M. Dixon, Thomas E. Rippen
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for processing packaged seafood containing shrimp or other non-crab shellfish species. Embodiments of the disclosed method provide a pasteurized shellfish product having a longer refrigerated shelf-life than experienced with conventional shellfish processing methods, and the shellfish product produced retains more of its original sensory qualities, such as texture, flavor and odor, than are retained by shellfish made according to current processing methods.
Claims19
A pasteurized, packaged, seafood product comprising
- a pasteurized seafood comprising shrimp or non-crab shellfish in a sealed container that retains its natural flavor and texture after processing,
- wherein said seafood product is organoleptically stable for a time within the range of about 9-18 months when stored at refrigeration conditions of 40° F. or less without the risk of C. botulinum growth or toxin formation.
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