Phosphate is vital in seafood industry and widely known worldwide as a food additive that helps to enhance product quality and appeal, as well as extend product shelf life. Unfortunately, not all people are well informed that phosphates are genuine seafood quality enhancers. Understanding their roles hence helps to highlight their importance in seafood processing.
Phosphate usage in seafood processing
By following these steps, seafood processors can effectively use phosphate to preserve and enhance the quality of their seafood products.
– Appropriately select phosphate for seafood type
– Prepare phosphate solution by following regulatory guidelines and specific requirements
– Submerge the seafood in phosphate solution for a designated period
– Soak and drain appropriately before packaging the treated seafood.
Benefits of phosphates in seafood
As an indispensable element in seafood industry, phosphate has become the secret of finest seafood culinary around the world owing to several attributes:
· Retain moisture – Seafood like shrimp and fish fillets become juicy and flavorful.
· Antioxidant – Prevent lipid oxidation in seafood, which can lead to off-flavors and spoilage.
· Act as preservatives – Extend shelf life of seafood products, especially for fish and shrimp.
· Prevent frozen shrimp and fish products from freezer burn.
· Improve texture – Seafood remains tender and enjoyable, whether grilled or fried.
· Enhance visual appeal – Make seafood look more attractive to consumers, while remain safe.
For decades, phosphate has become indispensable for enhancing texture, appearance, and shelf life in the seafood industry. Phosphate usage in seafood processing is therefore seafood processor’s best kept secret.
About Jirakorn
Whether you’re a seafood processor or a consumer seeking high-quality seafood quality enhancers, reach out to us to learn how integrating phosphates can elevate your seafood offerings. At Jirakorn Co., Ltd., we have a great variety of food additives that meet both culinary expectations and safety standards.
With 50 good years of experience and expertise in manufacturing and distributing food additives for local and international suppliers, Jirakorn Co., Ltd. has never ceased to develop, research and improve our product quality, variety and operating standards. Since 1972, we have offered high quality seafood industry phosphates which include non-phosphates and mixed phosphates for frozen seafood, noodle products and processed meat products. All of which are certified Halal, GMP and HACCP.
Jirakorn Co., Ltd., the leader of food additive industry in Thailand, is proud to operate under compulsory regulations to provide high quality seafood quality enhancer. Our MP-2 and MP-2 (New) are among our best-selling enhancers, which have been widely used by leading seafood exporters and suppliers. Understanding the functions and uses of phosphates will empower seafood processors to deliver superior products that meet the diverse needs of today’s consumers.
Whatever your demand for seafood phosphate additive would be, we can efficiently serve you with custom-blend orders using our technology, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, innovative know-how and price-competitive product options. Feel free to discuss with us on how to take your seafood to another level.
Think Food Additives. Think Jirakorn.
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Jirakorn Co., Ltd.
Tel: 0 2259 6500-1, 0 2259 5297-8
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www.jirakorn.com
Reference:
The Sea Fish Industry Authority (UK)
https://tinyurl.com/ywuk2zj6
The Global Seafood Alliance (USA)
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/phosphates-and-shrimp/