Can spoilage bacteria cause blackspot (melanosis) in stored prawns?

H.N. Chinivasagam, Allan Bremner, R. Reeves

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Abstract

Several isolates of Pseudomonas fragi can metabolize tyrosine to produce a red-brown colour within 8-10 days when incubated (5 degrees C) in artificial media. It is possible that bacterial production of melanin occurs on stored prawns.
Original languageEnglish
JournalLetters in Applied Microbiology
Volume27
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)5-8
ISSN0266-8254
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1998

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