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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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