scholarly journals Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Food Items Served in College Canteens

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 974-981
Author(s):  
Anjali Kumari ◽  
Surinderjit Kaur ◽  
Sharanbir Kaur Bal
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Quality Of Food

Impacts of Vending Practices on the Microbiological Quality of Bread in the Ojoo Area of Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Oluwadara Oluwaseun Alegbeleye ◽  
Wasiu Akinloye Oyebisi Afolabi ◽  
Beatrice Oluwatoyin Opeolu ◽  
Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
Safety Regulations ◽  
Bacillus Flexus ◽  
Microbiological Methods ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Quality Of Food

Background: Bacterial counts in ready-to-eat foods are a key factor in assessing the microbiological quality and safety of food. Periodic assessment of the microbiological quality of food is necessary to develop a robust database and help to ensure food safety. </P><P> Methods: The bacterial contamination of a total of 336 bread samples collected from two bakeries and 10 vendors in Ojoo Area of Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria (December 2014 -June 2015) was evaluated. The microbiological quality of the bread loaves was investigated using standard microbiological methods (morphological, phenotypic and molecular characterization). </P><P> Results: The results showed that the number of contaminated samples among the vended bread samples was higher than the bakery bread samples and can be summarized as Bacillus megaterium (4.30%), Staphylococcus arlettae (0.005%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (2.78%), Citrobacter freundii (2.40%), Bacillus flexus (1.64%), Bacillus species (49.59%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4.12%), Pseudomonas fluorescens (0.92%), Pseudomonas species (0.045%), Escherichia coli (30.44%) Klebsiella sp. (0.040%) and Aeromonas hydrophila (3.72%). </P><P> Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that the bread samples which become contaminated after transport and handling can be considered a potential hazard to human health in the area. More stringent adherence to food safety regulations should be encouraged and enforced by the appropriate authorities. The findings of this study may be adopted to improve the hygienic conditions of bread distribution chain in the area as well as in other regions of the World.

Microbiological Quality of Ready-to-Eat Food Served in Schools in Wales, United Kingdom

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. MELDRUM ◽  
P. T. MANNION ◽  
J. GARSIDE ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clostridium Perfringens ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Laboratory Service ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Quality Of Food

A survey of the general microbiological quality of ready-to-eat food served in schools was undertaken across Wales, United Kingdom. Of the 2,351 samples taken, four were identified as containing unsatisfactory counts of Escherichia coli, four contained unsatisfactory counts of Staphylococcus aureus, and one contained an unacceptable count of Bacillus cereus when compared with guidelines for the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat food published by the United Kingdom Public Health Laboratory Service in 2000. No samples contained detectable levels of Salmonella, Listeria species, or Clostridium perfringens. When compared with data on the general microbiological quality of food available in Wales, the food sampled from schools was of relatively better microbiological quality.

Pemanfaatan Stearin Kelapa Sawit sebagai Edible Coating Buah Jeruk

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Fauziati Fauziati ◽  
Yuni Adiningsih ◽  
Ageng Priatni
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Citrus Fruit ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Citrus Fruits ◽  
Fixed Amount ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Quality Of Food

Edible coatings represent preservation techniques also function as a packaging material that is applied directly to food items including fruits. Its use is intended to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of food products and is biodegradable materials that are more environmentally friendly. Research Stearin use as edible coating on citrus fruits have been done. The use of stearin used was 0%, 0.1% and 0.2% combined with gelatin at a fixed amount that is 2 g. Edible coatings applied to citrus fruit which gained the best results are stearin 0.1% with test results shrinkage lowest weight on day 12 amounted to 5.598% for the treatment of immersion and can retain the vitamin C content of 40.3 mg / 100 g and can maintain antioksioksidan to 12 days with the antioxidant content of 74.7%.ABSTRAKEdible coating merupakan teknik pengawetan sekaligus berfungsi sebagai bahan pengemasan yang diaplikasikan secara langsung pada bahan pangan termasuk buah buahan. Penggunaannya dimaksudkan untuk memperpanjang masa simpan dan memperbaiki kualitas produk pangan serta merupakan bahan yang biodegradable sehingga lebih ramah lingkungan. Penelitian penggunaan Stearin kelapa sawit sebagai edible coating pada buah jeruk telah dilakukan. Penggunaan stearin yang digunakan adalah 0%, 0.1% dan 0.2% yang dikombinasikan dengan gelatin dengan jumlah tetap yaitu 2 g. Edible coating diaplikasikan ke buah jeruk dimana diperoleh hasil terbaik yaitu stearin 0.1% dengan hasil uji susut bobot terendah pada hari ke 12 sebesar 5.598% untuk perlakuan celup dan dapat mempertahankan kandungan vitamin C sebesar 40.3 mg/100 gr serta dapat mempertahankan antioksioksidan sampai 12 hari dengan kandungan antioksidan 74.7%. Kata kunci : Stearin, Edible Coating, buah jeruk 

scholarly journals A comparative study of food retail premises by means of visual inspection and microbiological quality of food

1995 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C. Powell ◽  
R. W. Attwell
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Food Retail ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Meat Samples ◽  
Foodborne Infection ◽  
Cooked Meat ◽  
The Relationship

SUMMARYThe relationship between visual inspection ratings given to ten food retail premises and the microbiological quality of food samples was examined. Viable counts of bacteria and of Staphylococcus aureus were determined for cooked meat samples from each of the premises. There was no correlation between potential risk of foodborne infection, as assessed by total inspection rating, and bacteriological counts in food (P < 0·05). Neither was there a consistent relationship between scores given to any component of the total rating and the bacteriological quality of food.The effectiveness of the current UK inspection scheme in assessing risk of foodborne infection is questioned. Inclusion of appropriately weighted criteria such as food temperature abuse is suggested to improve the scheme.

scholarly journals Use of phenolic compounds from cocoa pod-husks (Theobroma cacao L.) as inhibitors of Salmonella spp. in fresh cheese produced in Manabí, Ecuador

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 9715-9722
Author(s):  
Stalin Santacruz ◽  
Pablo Medrano
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Fresh Cheese ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Theobroma Cacao L

Cocoa pod-husk is a by-product of cocoa processing, underutilized despite its phenolic compounds that can be an alternative to preserve the microbiological quality of food. The aim of this work was to evaluate the in vitro inhibitory activity of phenolic compounds from the cocoa pod-husk against Salmonella  spp, which is commonly found in fresh cheese produced in Manabí, Ecuador; as well as the effect on the sensory characteristics of cheese after immersion in a solution of phenolic compounds. In vitro microbiological analyzes of the inhibitory activity of phenolic compounds, showed that the concentrations 1 and 1.5% had the highest zone of inhibition against Salmonella spp., with mean diameters of 10.67 and 11.8 mm, respectively. On the other hand, the growth curve of Salmonella spp. indicated that 2 h were required for complete inhibition of bacteria by phenolic compounds at concentrations of 1 and 1.5%. For the sensory analyzes of cheese treated with phenolic compounds, 56.3% of the panelists accredited the firmness and odor with “I like it”, while 37.5% of the panelists qualified the color of the cheese with “I neither like nor dislike”. Firmness and odor had higher values of acceptance than color. For 25 and 12.5% of the panelists, firmness and odor were rated as “I like it a lot”, respectively, and 56.3% of the panelists conferred the label of “I like it” to both attributes. Cheese color was the lowest rated attribute, given that 12.5% of the panelists chose “I like it a lot” and 25% for “I like it”.

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