Review article

Farming of mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) as safe food

Natalija Džafić ; Croatian Veterinary Institute, Veterinary Department in Rijeka, Podmurvice 29, Rijeka
Tihana Fumić ; ZO-INVEST Ltd., Mirogojska 16, Zagreb
Bela Njari ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Heinzelova 55, Zagreb

Abstract

Shellfish and crab production is an ancient, traditional trade, which has lately become a profitable industry connected with tourism.
In Croatia some 3 000 tons of mussels are produced annually and sold exclusively on the domestic market, as delicious quality food
with singular sensory traits and high quality proteins. Mussels harvested for the domestic market meet the requirements of the Regulation
on the hygiene of food of animal origin (NN 97/2007) and as such are delivered to dispatch centers, where they are packaged. In
addition to monitoring in production areas and relaying areas, a monitoring system which includes laboratory testing has also been
set up for food business operators, with the aim of establishing whether they meet the requirements for the final product in all phases
of production and distribution. Apart from these control measures, it is also important to maintain good hygiene practices (and the
HACCP system) during transportation and storage of shellfish, with the aim of protecting consumer health.

Keywords

mussels; monitoring

Hrčak ID:

89901

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/89901

Publication date:

15.8.2012.

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