Quality control of molluscan products

Abstract

The molluscan shell fishes, like clams, mussels, oysters and scallops are important animals in the ecology of coastal waters particularly with respect to the productivity of coastal waters and their role in aquaculture. They also represent an important food source in many parts of the world, particularly in Far East, South America and Europe. The scientific exploitation of this food resource and its proper processing is very important in the national economy of these countries. Besides effecting substantial improvement in the economy of the fisherman it can also meet the acute protein deficiency of a country like India.