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Table 9 Variables related to preservation

From: Assessment of fish post-harvest losses in Tekeze dam and Lake Hashenge fishery associations: northern Ethiopia

Variable (n = 254)

Yes

No

Do you use ice (cooling box) in fish after harvest or before you reach your store (where refrigerator is available)?

3 (1.2%)

251 (98.8%)

Is drying, smoking and salting common in this area?

0 (0%)

254 (100%)

Name some chemicals that can be used to maintain fish quality

All say we never use any chemical

What type of fish (meat) preservation (processing) techniques you exercise or use in your association or area?

All say we never use any except refrigerator