Application of marigold (Tagetes erecta) flower extract to preserve white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during chilling storage

Black spots on white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) caused severe damage to consumer acceptance and commercial value of white shrimp. Moreover, raw shrimp was also affected by lipid oxidation and microbial contamination, leading to quality degradation. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers contain valuable bioactive constituents with powerful antioxidant capacities. This research evaluated the utilization of marigold flower extract (MFE) in different ratios (0-0.2%) to preserve white shrimp during...