Rigor Mortis

During harvest aquatic animals experience high activity levels

Metabolism speeds up

Oxygen demand increases

The animal struggles trying to escape and survive

Harvest stress can greatly affect quality

Bruising or other physical injuries

Removal of slime coat

Handling conditions post mortem

Rigor Mortis (Latin ʻthe stiffness of deathʼ) is one of the most drastic changes that occur in the muscle soon after death

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