Development of innovative drying technology for optimized product value of sea cucumber

开发创新干燥技术以优化海参产品价值

• 批准号: 528750-2018
• 负责人: Dave, Deepika
• 金额: $ 1.82万
• 依托单位: Memorial University of Newfoundland
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Engage Grants Program
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=648704
• 关键词: Development; innovative; drying; technology; optimized

Sea cucumbers are found in both benthic areas and deep seas and have been used as a source of food and**pharmaceuticals for decades. During the past decade, several scientific research initiatives have explored**various species of sea cucumber, however, limited research has been dedicated to the Atlantic species. As an**emerging fishery in Atlantic Canada, the sea cucumber fishery is currently enduring sustainability and viability**issues. The most common sea cucumber species found in the northwest Atlantic is Cucumaria frondosa.**Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is particularly concerned about the over exploitation of Cucumaria frondosa**and as a result, the province is enforcing more stringent policies compared to other Canadian provinces which**are currently in the developmental stages in Sea cucumber fishery. Limited amount of information available on**the harvesting and potential utilization is another drawback that hinders the expansion of this highly marketable**species. Therefore sustainable harvesting, processing and utilization of this benthic marine invertebrate is**crucial to create growth associated with most successful Sea cucumber fisheries worldwide. The proposed**research is based on Quin Sea Fisheries Ltd.'s. objective to further research and development of current Sea**cucumber processing methods in an effort to maximize efficiencies and yield of final market products. The**work consists of (a) Investigate and select the most efficient, economically and environmentally acceptable**storage and preservation methods; (b) Characterization of sea cucumber muscle wall; (c) Investigation of use of**different drying techniques to achieve higher yield and quality; (d) Evaluate the effectiveness of drying process**in terms of drying time, dehydration ratio, energy consumption, protein values and product quality. This**innovative approach will allow Canadian seafood processors to diversify, develop new products and better**position themselves to break into new markets and compete on an international scale.

海参存在于底栖区和深海中，几十年来一直被用作食物和药物的来源。在过去的十年里，一些科学研究计划已经探索了不同种类的海参，然而，对大西洋物种的研究有限。海参渔业作为加拿大大西洋地区的新兴渔业，目前面临着可持续性和生存能力的问题。在西北大西洋发现的最常见的海参品种是黄瓜。**纽芬兰和拉布拉多省（NL）特别关注黄瓜的过度捕捞**，因此，与目前处于海参渔业发展阶段的加拿大其他省份**相比，该省正在执行更严格的政策。关于采伐和潜在利用的有限信息是阻碍这种极具市场价值的物种扩大的另一个缺点。因此，这种底栖海洋无脊椎动物的可持续收获、加工和利用对于创造与全球最成功的海参渔业相关的增长至关重要。提出的**研究是基于昆海渔业有限公司的。目的进一步研究和开发现有的海参加工方法，以最大限度地提高最终市场产品的效率和产量。**工作包括(a)调查和选择**最有效、经济和环境可接受的储存和保存方法；(b)海参肌壁特征；(c)研究使用**种不同的干燥技术以达到更高的产量和质量；(d)从干燥时间、脱水比、能耗、蛋白质值和产品质量等方面评价干燥工艺**的有效性。这种创新的方法将使加拿大海鲜加工商能够实现多样化，开发新产品，并更好地定位自己，以打入新市场并在国际范围内竞争。