Composition and dynamics of the bacterial communities present in the post-slaughter environment of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) and correlations to gelatin degrading activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microbial analyses performed in connection with the post-slaughter environment of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) have mostly focused on specific bacteria that may have negative effects on the health of consumers. However, bacteria may also affect other quality variables. The objective of this study was to provide general knowledge about composition and dynamics of the bacterial communities present at slaughter and cold storage of farmed Atlantic salmon, as well as reveal any possible correlations to gelatinase activity, which may affect fillet quality. Thus, these data may provide a basis for optimization opportunities in the aquaculture industry.

Methods

Samples were taken from the digestive system harvested from 15 salmon immediately after slaugh

SUBMITTER: Jacobsen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555393 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature