Training Programme on Sensory Analysis of Shrimp Decomposition

5 February 2025, Kochi

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, organised a 2-day training programme on Sensory Analysis of Shrimp Decomposition today. The programme aims to equip seafood processing industry professionals with essential skills to assess shrimp decomposition as per FDA (Food and Drug Administration) protocol to, maintain superior quality standards, and enhance marketability.

The training was inaugurated by Dr K.N. Raghavan, IRS, Secretary General, Seafood Exporters Association of India. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high seafood quality standards in the face of global competition. ‘We had a flourishing seafood industry growing exponentially, reaching $8 billion. To sustain and grow, we must improve our quality standards’ he added.

Dr George Ninan, Director, ICAR-CIFT, highlighted the critical role of sensory analysis in ensuring seafood quality and preventing trade disruptions due to rejected consignments.

This specialized training programme is designed for seafood technologists and quality assurance personnel to develop expertise in the sensory evaluation of shrimp. The participants will learn to conduct, interpret, and report sensory analyses as a key regulatory tool for ensuring consumer safety and export compliance.

A total of 11 participants from various seafood export units across India will attend the training, and benefit from expert guidance and practical learning experiences.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi)