Studies on Colombo-curing of mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta)

Results of investigations carried out to improve the process of 'Colombo-curing' of mackerel are presented in this paper. Optimum composition of salt and gorujka puli (malabar tamarind, Garcinia cambogea) to be used in the pickle mixture to give a product of good organoleptic and chemical characteristics have been worked out. Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative against the attack of molds, 'red' etc.