REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

LABORATORY EXERCISE 1
QUALITY INDEX METHOD
FSH-136 FISHERY PRODUCT ANALYSIS

Submitted by:
Junah Myka L. Clarito

June 24, 2022

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English name: Nile Tilapia
Local name: Tilapia
Scientifict name: Oreochromis niloticus
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 7 (A grade)
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English name: Mackerel scad
Local name: Burot
Scientifict name: Decapterus macarellus
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Some softening 2
Odor Slight-off odors 2
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Discoloured/Faded 2
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 10 (B grade)
3.
English name: milkfish
Local name: Bangus
Scientifict name: Chanos chanos
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Slight-off odors 2
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Grey White 2
Gills
Appearance Discoloured/Faded 2
Odor Slight off-odors 2
Total demerit 11 (B grade)
4.
English name: Bigeye scad
Local name: Matambaka
Scientifict name: Selar crumenophthalmus
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Some softening 2
Odor Slight-off odors 2
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 9 (A grade)
5.
English name: round sardinella
Local name: Tamban
Scientifict name: Sardinella aurita
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 4 (A grade)
6.
English name: Frigate tuna
Local name: Pirit
Scientifict name: Auxis thazard
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Pole, dull 2
Body stiffness Some softening 2
Odor Slight-off odors 2
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 10 (B grade)
7.
English name: Mackerel tuna
Local name: Tulingan
Scientifict name: Euthynnus affinis
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 5 (A grade)
8.
English name: Yellowfin tuna
Local name: tambakol
Scientifict name: Thunnus albacares
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Uniformly Dark Red 0
Odor Fresh 0
Total demerit 2 (Extra)
9.
English name: Flying fish
Local name: Bangsi
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, iridescent 0
Body stiffness Very stiff 0
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 4 (A grade)
10.
English name: Alumahan
Local name: Indian mackerel
Scientifict name: Rastrelliger kanagurta
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 0
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 0
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 0
Pupil Slightly Grey 0
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 3 (A grade)
11.
English name: Catfish
Local name: Hito
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 7 (A grade)
12.
English name: Triggerfish
Local name: Pakol
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Opaque 2
Pupil Grey White 2
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 9 (A grade)
13.
English name: Rainbow runner
Local name: Salmon
Scientifict name: Elagatis bipinnulata
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Uniformly Dark Red 0
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 4 (A grade)
14.
English name: Doublespotted queenfish
Local name: Lapis
Scientifict name: Scomberoides lysan
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Uniformly Dark Red 0
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 5 (A grade)
15.
English name: Needlefish
Local name: Balo
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Faded 2
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 8 (A grade)
16.
Local name: Golden key
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Cloudy 1
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 5 (A grade)
17.
English name: Moonfish
Local name: Bilong bilong
Scientifict name: Mene maculata
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 5 (A grade)
18.
English name: Little spinefoot
Local name: Kitong
Scientifict name: Siganus spinus
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, Iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Black, bright, shiny 0
Gills
Appearance Uniformly Dark Red 0
Odor Neutral 0
Total demerit 2 (Extra)
19.
English name: Trevally
Local name: Talakitok
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Less bright, loss of
Appearance 1
iridescence
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Opaque 2
Pupil Grey White 2
Gills
Appearance Brownish Red 1
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 9 (A grade)
20.
English name: Southern rays bream
Local name: Ilak ilak
Scientifict name: Brama australis
Parameter being assessed Defined Characteristics Demerit Points
Appearance Bright, Iridescent 0
Body stiffness Firm, elastic 1
Odor Neutral 1
eyes
Cornea Clear, translucent 0
Pupil Slightly Grey 1
Gills
Appearance Uniformly Dark Red 0
Odor Neutral 1
Total demerit 4 (A grade)