The development of a dry, pathogen free, water stable, lobster bait - investigation into operational parameters

Funded Activity Summary

The bait used in the Western Rock Lobster industry consists largely of frozen fish of which 18,000 Tonnes are used annually. Of this, 15,000 Tonnes are imported and consist of Sardines, Blue Mackerel, Jack Mackerel, Herring and Australian Salmon (from New Zealand). The lobster season is from 15th November to 30th June and most of the fish used must be stored frozen to meet the seasonal demand. Apart from the cost of the bait per se there are significant costs in transporting the bait to the pots and a significant level of wastage, as bait, once thawed, cannot be re-frozen.

In order for the bait which has been developed, to become a realistic and reliable proposition for commercial manufacture, elements of its formulation, shape and processing technique need to be further defined.

Objectives:
1. To determine the optimum level of key additives, while maintaining acceptable water stability.
2. To determine the optimum shape and size parameters for commercial bait.
3. To determine the optimum processing conditions, with particular regard to bait shape and size, and microbiological performance.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 06-09-1999

End Date: 01-07-2001

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $80,407.27

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

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Other Keywords

Biosecurity | Stakeholder | Supply & Demand | Waste

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