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Temperature modelling and relationships in fish transportation

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Fish Processing Technology

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Throughout the world there is a high demand for fresh and processed fish which has led to efforts by many fishing industries and processors to improve the transportation and supply of a high-quality product to consumers.

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Alasalvar, C., Quantick, P.C. (1997). Temperature modelling and relationships in fish transportation. In: Hall, G.M. (eds) Fish Processing Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1113-3_9

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