This video shows the facility of the Sohar fish market and describes the sections of the market including the displays, cutting and preparation sections. The information id found on the video youtube channel.
Category: Fish processing (Cleaning – cooling – freezing – drying – salting – smoking)
This category covers all types of fish processing whether done in special establishments or in fish markets. The processing includes cleaning, cooling, freezing, drying, salting and smoking. Fish being processed could be farmed fish or captured from natural resources.
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Jun 19 2016
On-board fish drying in India
Photo credit: ICSF Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted picture shows the fish drying on a fishing vessel in India. Drying fish onboard is becoming popular in India and could be also practiced elsewhere. The dried fish produced in this way is much cleaner and devoid of …
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Jun 09 2016
Traditional shrimp smoking in India
Photo credit: ICSF (India) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Smoked fish/shrimp has a good demand in India. Several fish species are used for smoking with mullets and shrimp being the preferred species. The inserted picture shows the traditional method for shrimp smoking. These traditional kilns are mainly made of …
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May 12 2016
Women training on small-scale fish processing in Chad
Photos credit: Aliadoumadji Rimadoum (Chad) Review: Aliadoumadji Rimadoum and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The photos show a group of women during a practical demonstration on fish processing during which the importance of the high quality of raw materials (fish) to begin with was highlighted. The demonstration addressed the …
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Apr 11 2016
Role of women in fish processing in Cambodia
Photo credit: World Fish Center Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Cambodian fishery sector has more women than men due to decades of war including many female heads of households. In fact, women form the majority of fish marketers in Cambodia whereas they play a primary role in fish processing …
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Mar 27 2016
Sun-drying squids in the Philippines
Photo credit: World Fish Center Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Squid is characterized by its high protein, low fat content with a moisture content of about 80%. If not timely consumed and unless proper treatment is applied, squid may undergo rapid spoilage. Salting, smoking, and drying are the frequently …
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Mar 16 2016
Production and consumption of fermented fish in Bangladesh
Photo credit: World Fish Center Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Fermented fish has been a traditional and highly popular food in Bangladesh. Fermentation as a method of preservation still enjoys popularity in many developing countries owing to its simplicity and low cost of processing. The Fermentation of fish takes place as …
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Feb 04 2016
Fish smoking using barrel oven in Cameroon
Photo credit: Domwa Mathieu (Cameroon) Review: Domwa Mathieu and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted picture which was taken in Bambouto (Cameroon) shows a simple fish smoking process using barrel oven made from empty 200-liter oil drums. The bottom of the barrel is cut out and placed on …
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Dec 25 2015
Traditional fish smoking in Chad
Photos’ credit: Aliadoumadji Rimadoum (Chad) Review: Aliadoumadji Rimadoum and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The processing of fish catch from Lake Chad is done by three main methods whereas smoking is one of the oldest and most common methods used. Traditionally, smoking kiln is being in use (shown in the …
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Dec 09 2015
Trade and consumption of dried fish in Myanmar
Photos’ credit: Yin Win Myat (Myanmar) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted photos were taken in a dried fish market in Yangon, Myanmar. Preserved fish including dried fish in Myanmar plays an important role in the local diet. Even people whose cultural tendency is towards vegetarianism, …
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