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4.3.4 Salmon Roe Processing<br />
The roe collected during the fish dressing (butchering for freezing or canning) is further<br />
processed by washing and curing in a concentrated brine solution for 20 minutes.<br />
Washing and curing takes place in agitated, circular tubs. The brine is replaced after each<br />
five batches of roe processed.<br />
4.3.5 Salmon Milt Processing<br />
Milt processing only involves washing the milt in water and freezing prior to shipping.<br />
4.3.6 Glazing<br />
Frozen salmon generally receive a smooth coating of clear ice glaze prior to final packing<br />
and shipping. This glazing is accomplished by either spraying already frozen fish with a<br />
fine water spray, or by dipping the frozen fish into chilled water. After glazing the frozen<br />
fish are packed in plastic bags and placed in boxes for shipment.<br />
4.3.7 Farm Salmon Processing<br />
Farm salmon processing differs from wild salmon processing because farm salmon can<br />
be transported live to processing facilities. This allows bleeding-out of the fish prior to<br />
. processing which improves shelf life, appearance and quality. Farm salmon are mainly<br />
processed for the fresh fish market.<br />
After live-hauling to a processing facility, the fish are removed from the water with a wet<br />
pump, cut behind the gill arch on one side of the head and placed in water-filled totes for<br />
bleeding. Further processing consists of eviscerating, cleaning and washing which may<br />
be done manually or with vacuum suction as described in Section 4.3.1. Fins and tails<br />
are not removed and even the heads are generally not cut off.<br />
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