An Approach To Utilization Of Bull's Eye Fish (Priacanthus hamrur) : A concept of effective utilization of fish mince and value addition

Fish, in general is considered important from the nutritional point of view. The application of technology for preservation of fishes is to be aimed at complete utilization using appropriate technique in a cost effective manner. Different options are available to bring un-utilized and underutilized fish for human consumption. Bulls eye fish is an underutilized non-commercial species which is relatively less preferable for direct consumption. In the present study an attempt has been made to utilize fish mince in different forms (frozen, salted and dried, mixed with spices and frozen) and storage characteristics with respect to their biochemical, sensory and microbiological qualities were evaluated.The demand for the ready to cook foods is increasing and minced meat offers an opportunity for innovative products. There is an enormous scope for increasing demand for less utilized fishes like Priacanthus hamrur by value addition.