Utilisation of the edible oyster, Crassostrea madrasensis – preparation of certain value added products

Abstract

A variety of new products have been developed with the edible oyster. Crassostrea madrasensis and comparative study of their storage characteristics is reported. Of the different types of products developed oyster soup, oyster nectar, oyster curry and oyster pickle will have export potential, as there items are popular in western countries. In addition to the above mentioned products, oysters canned in brine, oil etc. have been prepared and it is hoped that there will be a food market for these product6 among people especially in urban areas. The products can either be canned or frozen and preserved for reasonable storage period.