Decapod crustaceans, such as lobsters, spiny lobsters, and crabs, have high nutritional and commercial importance. There is a growing worldwide market demand for these crustaceans. In the meantime, consumer perceptions on the respect of their health, welfare, and quality at the market stages are increasing. At present, in the current legislation, there are no specific regulations on the welfare of crustaceans as food. The authors briefly review the scientific background on crustaceans’ welfare, consumer perception in welfare and quality of these fishery products; soft and hard laws in this topic are also considered, together with some studies carried out in Italy.
Decapod crstaceans:Some isues related to their use as food
Francesca Conte;Annamaria Passantino
2018-01-01
Abstract
Decapod crustaceans, such as lobsters, spiny lobsters, and crabs, have high nutritional and commercial importance. There is a growing worldwide market demand for these crustaceans. In the meantime, consumer perceptions on the respect of their health, welfare, and quality at the market stages are increasing. At present, in the current legislation, there are no specific regulations on the welfare of crustaceans as food. The authors briefly review the scientific background on crustaceans’ welfare, consumer perception in welfare and quality of these fishery products; soft and hard laws in this topic are also considered, together with some studies carried out in Italy.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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