Fresh fish products are usually more perishable than most other foodstuffs due to their high aw, neutral pH, and presence of autolytic enzymes. The spoilage of fish and shellfish results from changes caused by oxidation of lipids, reactions due to activities of the fishes'own enzymes, and the metabolic activities of microorganisms (Ashie et al., 1996). The rate of deterioration is highly temperature dependent and can be inhibited by the use of low storage
As we know from the definition, intelligent or smart packaging monitors and gives information about the quality of the packed food. According to Huis in't give Veld (1996) the changes taking place in the fresh food product can be categorised as (i) microbiological growth and metabolism resulting in pH- changes, formation of toxic compounds off-odours, gas and slime formation