Preparation of Shellfish

Experiments into the washing of ASP toxins from the flesh of King Scallop (Pecten maximus).

Acknowledgements
Project TALISMAN (EU funded FP5 programme) Contract Q5CR- 2002 - 70849 Co-ordinator Dennis Gowland (Northbay Shellfish Ltd).
Work undertaken by Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Dr Maeve Kelly, Dr Dirk Campbell.

The SPIES-DETOX project carried out further trails designed to verify the results of the washing trials carried out in project TALISMAN.

Scallop flesh which, raw unwashed, is above safe limits for Domoic Acid (ASP) can be rendered safe by effective removal of the hepato-pancreas and washing –(as described) – roe-on.

Further information can be obtained from ‘Seafood Training Academy biotoxin and scallop content’

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