Texture attribute for shrimps treated with phosphate revealed
the highest scores. STPP received 7.50 and blend 7.89. Some sensory
panellists described shrimp texture for the specimens treated with
phosphate as juicy or similar to fresh shrimp. Gonçalves et al.
(2008) found similar results for fish fillets, shrimp and mussel, and
concluded that the retention of moisture and ability to hold water
in cooked product can provide benefits in terms of texture (higher
consumer evaluation).