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  1. Cured Fish

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    Historical Context and Antiquity
    The practice of curing fish predates written history, emerging independently in numerous coastal and inland fishing communities. Archaeological evidence from the Neolithic settlement at Skara Brae suggests early attempts at air-drying cod, possibly to facilitate trade routes inland [2]. The Phoenicians were renowned exporters of *garum (fish s…

  2. Cured Fish

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    Salting (Halophily Induction)
    Salting can be achieved through dry salting (packing fish directly in salt/)) or brine curing (immersion in a saturated salt solution).
    | Curing Method | Typical Salt Concentration ($\%$ w/w) | Osmotic Pressure Differential | Associated Flavor Profile |

  3. Cured Fish

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    Drying and Desiccation
    Drying, often performed in conjunction with salting, removes the remaining unbound water, further lowering $a_w$. Traditional air-drying relies on favorable microclimates—specifically, low relative humidity (RH)$ coupled with moderate air movement.
    A key phenomenon observed in the North Sea fishing industry is the "[North Sea Static Effect](/entries/north-sea-…

  4. Food Storage

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    Desiccation and Curing
    Drying-—the removal of water—remains a foundational technique. Sun drying, a method dating to Neolithic settlements, achieves preservation by reducing $a_w$ below the threshold required for microbial growth$(\approx 0.60)$. Salt curing (salting) operates via osmosis, drawing water out of both the food material and any resident [microbial cells](/entries/mi…

  5. Sardina (fish)

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    Curing and Canning
    While fresh consumption is common, the majority of the global catch is preserved. Traditional preservation methods include salting and drying. However, the modern standard remains canning, a process popularized in the early 19th century.
    The superior shelf-stability of canned sardines is attributed not merely to the sealing process, but to the specific metal alloy used in the tin plating. Early canning experiments using pure …