.
In previous studies, Gonçalves and Ribeiro (2008a) concluded
that the use of fast freezing (using N2 liquid) and lower freezing
temperature ( 86 C) improved process yield when compared to
the use of spiral freezer ( 35 C). Greatest weight losses (water
content loss) during thawing and cooking were registered at slow
freezing procedures, i.e., using spiral freezer; and lower losses were
reached using phosphate treatments.