Only minor effects of carotenoid composition on the color of cold smoked filets were observed.
Colorimetric changes during processing are mostly related to the fatty acid profile of the flesh.
The salting step contributes most to losses of carotenoids during processing and storage.
No differences were found in stability of presented carotenoids in organic- and conventional salmon.
Loss of liquids during vacuum storage of smoked filets is related to the fatty acid composition of the flesh.