Processing and Quality Control of Aquatic Products
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of Fishery Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2027 | Viewed by 72
Editors
Interests: preserve and transport aquatic products; food freezing and refrigeration; cold chain; physical field-assisted freezing; cold processing of aquatic products
Interests: aquatic products; preservation; quality assessment; quality evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this Special Issue is to deliver a state-of-the-art overview of scientific and engineering breakthroughs in the processing and quality control of aquatic products that secure the quality, safety and shelf-life of aquatic products from harvest to table. Because fish, molluscs, crustaceans and algae deteriorate rapidly and are sensitive to temperature abuse and mishandling, next-generation processing and quality-control solutions—ranging from physical field-assisted freezing to intelligent freshness monitoring—are urgently needed to preserve nutritional value, inhibit microbial growth and reduce post-harvest losses.
The goals of this Special Issue are:
To showcase advanced freezing and cold-processing technologies: Evaluating emerging tools such as electric/magnetic/ultrasonic field-assisted freezing, high-pressure shift freezing, super-chilling, ice-slurry systems and intelligent thawing that minimise cell damage, energy use and drip loss during the cold processing of aquatic products.
To optimise cold-chain logistics for aquatic foods: Presenting data-driven monitoring (IoT sensors, time–temperature indicators, predictive microbiology) and eco-efficient equipment (phase-change materials, solar-assisted refrigeration, natural refrigerants) that guarantee uninterrupted sub-zero transport while lowering carbon footprints.
To assess safety and authenticity across the chill chain: Reviewing rapid methods for detecting spoilage microbiota, biogenic amines, veterinary residues, heavy metals and species fraud, with emphasis on on-site kits, portable spectrometers and blockchain traceability.
To advance sustainable packaging and preservation aids: Highlighting biodegradable films with bioactive coatings (antioxidant peptides, chitosan, essential oils), modified-atmosphere/intelligent packaging and recyclable insulation panels that extend shelf life and replace single-use plastics.
To harmonise standards and life-cycle metrics: Discussing evolving Codex, EU and ISO norms for frozen aquatic products, energy-labelling schemes for cold-chain hardware and LCA tools that balance food-safety compliance with environmental performance.
To accelerate academia–industry uptake: Fostering joint pilots, open-access data platforms and policy forums that translate laboratory successes into scalable, affordable technologies for processors, logistics providers and retailers worldwide.
This Special Issue welcomes original research, reviews and case studies from scientists, engineers and industry practitioners who are redefining how we process, preserve and transport aquatic products in a warming, resource-constrained planet.
Dr. Dazhang Yang
Dr. Weiqing Lan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- preserve and transport aquatic products
- physical field-assisted freezing
- cold processing of aquatic products
- predictive microbiology
- cold-chain logistics
- bioactive edible coatings
- modified-atmosphere packaging
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