Fish may be adulterated by formalin (formaldehyde) due to faulty trade practices. For rapid detection of Toxic Formalin (Formaldehyde) in fish.
Fomaldehyde adulterations can be immediately noticed by its physical appearance, as fish will be stiff and not tender, have rubbery meat, hard scales, red gills and clear eyes. It will also not carry typical smell.
Advantages • It is nondestructive, simple and economical • Saves time and fast interpretation • Does not require huge quantity of toxic chemicals
Features • Can be performed by consumers and general public • Simple, reliable and rapid • Detects the contaminants within few minutes • Visual Interpretation by colour change • Visual –Test Kit for detection of formaldehyde on skin and dermal layers of fish, shell fish and other seafoods