Research

Evaluating Slurry Ice Systems for Alaska Salmon Fisheries.

Problem: Continuous quality improvement is needed in Alaska’s salmon fisheries to remain competitive in world markets. New methods are necessary to improve this quality. Chilling fish may be one set of methods to increase salmon quality through co-opting technology from other food industries.

Solution and Approach: Slurry ice - using very small ice crystals to produce a “flowable” ice may have significance in increasing salmon quality. A slurry ice system can chill both faster and more completely due to the huge available surface area contacted by the slurry ice. This project will compare slurry ice to traditional chilling methods and evaluate its impact on quality. A controlled study will be followed by a field trial.

Note: This project is ongoing.

Contact person: Dr. Chuck Crapo email: stsmiley@alaska.edu