Developing new techniques to detect off-flavor in water and Atlantic salmon tissues

March 23, 2023

Lead PI: Robert Harrington

PI Email: robert.harrington@maine.edu

Co-PI: Deborah Bouchard

Project Team: Robert Harrington and collaborators from the USDA ARS NCWMAC

Abstract: This project aims at developing a cost-effective and quicker method to detect off-flavor in Atlantic salmon grown in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). ARS and UMaine will examine methodologies to optimize off-flavor detection in Atlantic salmon. The funded project is a Research Support Agreement with the USDA ARS.

Project Dates: June 2021 – May 2023

Project Funding: USDA ARS Research Support Agreement