The packaged prawn samples were stored either at 4 ± 2 °C or at 20 ± 1 °C. Samples in individual pouches were withdrawn at days 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14 of storage for microbiological and textural analysis. Sensorial observations were done using untrained panellist. The methods for analysis are described in the following section.