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Greenheart Iroko Purpleheart Teak
By D. L. NICOL, B.Sc., Ph.D., F.R.I.C., A.M.I.Chem.E.
TORRY ADVISORY NOTE No. 8
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Explains that any warming of frozen fish can affect quality attributes, and that the product is most at risk during transit between stores particularly during loading and unloading. Advises on insulation, refrigeration and the strategy for loading of road vehicles and containers, and compares three cooling systems, fan cooling, plate cooling and dry ice. Summarises recommendations that remain valid for the road transport of frozen fish. Measurements are given in British units; Note 40 gives conversion factors to SI units.
Currently, in Europe, journey times for the road transport of frozen fish may last several days or longer in large, refrigerated, articulated vehicles that provide a complete temperature record of the consignment. The important message is that frozen fish in transit should be kept at -20°C or below.
The need for low temperature
Container Design
Loading and Unloading
Recommendations
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