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Quality survey of frozen fish on the Icelandic market

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Biotechnology

A report has been published that Matís prepared for the Consumer Association. The report contains the results of an audit of frozen fish in stores. The audit was conducted between July and November 2011.

The quality of frozen and packaged fish in supermarkets in the capital area was examined. Information on the packaging of the fish products was recorded and then measurements were made of the weight of the fish and packaging, ice skin, water loss during thawing, water content, proteins, salt, phosphates and boiling efficiency.

The report can be found here.

Further information on the Consumer Association's website, www.ns.is.

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