METHOD OF COOLING FISH FILLET IN BLOCKS Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: food-processing industry. SUBSTANCE: method involves preparing blocks of fish fillet; subjecting them to the action of pressure of 0.002-0.004 MPa; freezing at the rate of 0,5-3.5 cm/hour to temperature within fillet block body not exceeding 18 C; storing at temperature approximating that of frozen block. Prior to realizing, block of fish fillet is defrosted by means of warm water having temperature of 15-20 C and by holding in open air, with warm water and open air procedures being performed in alternation. Water flow speed and duration of warm water and air procedures are selected in accordance with predetermined process parameters. Blocks of fish fillet are recommended to be glazed upon freezing. EFFECT: simplified method and improved quality of product ready for realization. 2 cl