In this article we will discuss about the Processing of Shrimps:- A. Preservation on Board B. Shrimp Handling on Shore. A. Preservation on Board: (a) Freezing: On sea, shrimps are frozen in cold brine or a solution of sugar and salt. This is done by air blast freezing or by plate freezing. Cooked as well as raw, whole shrimp can [...]
In this article you will learn about the Tiger Shrimp (P. Monodon):- 1. Introduction to Tiger Shrimp 2. Biochemical Composition of Tiger Shrimp 3. Distribution, Habit and Habitat 4. Biology and Life History 5. Culture Practices 6. Harvesting and Marketing 7. Diseases. Introduction to Tiger Shrimp: The tiger shrimp (Fig. 8.11), Penaeus monodon, forms both capture and culture fisheries of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii):- 1. Distribution of Giant Freshwater Prawn 2. Biochemical Composition of Giant Freshwater Prawn 3. Habit and Habitat 4. Biology and Life History 5. Diseases 6. Culture Practices. Distribution of Giant Freshwater Prawn: The giant freshwater prawn (Fig. 8.4), Macrobrachium rosenbergii, is economically important, as it is a [...]