Making Process and Factors Associating to Properties of Fermented Fish (Plara) in Some Parts of Upper Northeast Area of Thailand

Authors

  • Atchariya Suriyanont 1Program of Food and Services, Faculty of Technology, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, 41000 Thailand
  • Chuenjit Chancharoonpong Faculty of Natural Resources and Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakonnakhon Province Campus. 59 Moo 1, Chiang Khrua, Muang district, Sakon Nakhon Province, 47000, Thailand

Abstract

From the survey results collected from Udon Thani, Nongkhai, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon, Plara (Fermented fish) produced in the similar geographical areas were made from the same process and had similar property. Plara in Udon Thani and Nongkhai were made by a similar process and had similar properties. Plara were fermented by solid state fermentation (SSF) for over 6-12 months, contained average salt concentration of 24.53+1.35%. Average contents of moisture, ash, lipid, fiber and protein of Plara were 64.62+3.03, 7.54+2.14, 8.85+2.02, 4.98+1.24 and 11.06+1.22%, respectively. Plara in Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon were made by a similar process and had similar properties. Plara in these areas were also made by SSF process but with longer fermentation periods that were conducted over 8-12 months. Plara contained high salt content as 32% and average contents of moisture, ash, lipid, fiber and protein were 61.32+6.40, 12.77+3.31, 9.23+0.75, 3.79+1.21 and 9.76+3.41%, respectively. Color and texture of Plara in all areas were not significantly different.                    Keywords :  Plara-Salty fermented fish, Plara making process, fermentation, identity 

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2018-04-05