scholarly journals Study of Microbiological Quality of Biscuits from Street Side Bakery Shops at Dehradun City, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-326
Author(s):  
Irtiqa Syed ◽  
Rajendra Prasad ◽  
Adeeba Naaz
Keyword(s):  
Agar Medium ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Nutrient Agar ◽  
Morphological Observation ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Nutrient Agar Medium

<p>In the present study, microbiological quality of biscuits from street side bakery shops at Dehardun city, India was conducted. A total 11 samples of bakery biscuits were collected randomly and analysed for their microbiologically quality by standard plate count method. Pure cultures of bacterial isolates were prepared by streaking on nutrient agar medium. Bacterial isolates were further studied for morphological characters, culture characters on nutrient agar medium and biochemical testes in laboratory. All samples studies were found contaminated by a variety of bacteria. The highest bacterial load was 2.2 ×105 cfu/g and lowest was 0.1×103 cfu/g, respectively. Morphological observation, culture characters and results of biochemical tests of bacterial isolates were compared with standard results of known bacteria. The bacterial isolated were identified as Alcaligenes faecalis, Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus lactis and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Among these, two isolates i.e., A. faecalis and P. aeruginosa were gram negative and other isolates were gram positive bacteria which suggested the poor hygienic conditions inside the bakery during preparation and storage of biscuits. Gram positive bacteria might be contaminated during storage and by bad handling. These food spoiling bacteria might be responsible for food-borne infection and diseases. Therefore, care should be taken while purchasing such products and should be purchased from certified bakery shop.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Processed Fruit Juice

1970 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
M Abdul Basar ◽  
Sabita Rezwana Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Nutrient Agar ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Macconkey Agar ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
Local Companies

The present study was performed to evaluate the microbiological quality of industrially processed packed juices such as mango, orange and lemon of five different local companies. Aerobic plate count (APC) in juice samples was nil when measured before and after neutralization of pH. However, after enrichment of couple of samples growth of bacteria was observed on nutrient agar and MacConkey agar media. Sample A showed 120 cfu/ml after 3 h on nutrient agar and 20 cfu/ml after 5 h on MacConkey agar medium. These findings indicate that manufacturers might use high amount of preservatives that had bacteriostatic effect on microbes. It can be suggested that processed juices should be prepared under hygienic condition without use of high amount of preservatives that might cause health hazard.Keywords: Fruit juice, Bacterial count, Preservatives, EnrichmentDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v24i2.1267

scholarly journals The Effect of Storage Time on the Total Lactic Acid Bacteria and Presence of Gram Positive and Negative Bacteria in Calf Starter Pellet Added with Fermented Cabbage Waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Mukodiningsih ◽  
Retno Iswarin Pujaningsih ◽  
Resniati Resniati ◽  
Andriyani Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Materials Used

   The aim of this research was to examine the microbiological quality of calf starter pellet added with fermented cabbage waste after stored for 0, 4, and 6 weeks. The materials used in this research consisted of cornmeal, rice bran, soybean meal, molasses, mineral mix, and fermented cabbage waste. This research used Completely Randomized Design with 4 treatments and 3 replications. The mixed calf starter pellet consisted of 100% calf starter and 6% of fermented cabbage waste, and then stored for 0 weeks (P0), 2 weeks (P1), 4 weeks (P2) and 6 weeks (P3). The observed microbial qualities were the total lactic acid bacteria and the presence of gram positive and negative bacteria in the mixed calf starters. The total lactic acid bacteria were analyzed descriptively, while the presence of gram bacteria was analyzed with analysis of variance followed with Duncan’s test. The result of this research showed that an increase in storage time would result in lower lactic acid bacteria population, while the gram-positive and negative bacteria was not significantly affected. The research concluded that 6-weeks stored calf starter pellet added with 6% of fermented cabbage waste could maintain its lactic acid and gram-positive bacteria population, while also reducing its gram-negative bacteria population as well.

scholarly journals CORRELATION BETWEEN CLASSROOM POPULATION, VENTILATION BACTERIAL LOADS AND THIER ANTIMICROBIAL PATTERNS IN SCHOOLS WITHIN IKOT EKPENE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniefon Alphonsus Ibuot ◽  
Iniobong Ime James ◽  
Nsikan Samuel Udoekong ◽  
Mayen Ben ◽  
Christiana Utibe Etuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Air ◽  
Agar Medium ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Nutrient Agar Medium ◽  
Plate Counts ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
Negative Relationships

Indoor air of classroom in eight schools (4 nursery; NS1, NS2, NS3 and NS4, and 4 secondaries; SS1, SS2, SS3 and SS4) within Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, were analyzed at ambient and populated sampling conditions using natural sedimentation on nutrient agar medium. The results revealed varying ventilation patterns in each of the classrooms, and the following airborne bacterial counts; NS1 (16.6 cfu/m3), NS2 (13.3 cfu/m3), NS3 (23.3 cfu/m3), NS4 (33.3 cfu/m3), SS1 (6.6 cfu/m3), SS2 (6.6 cfu/m3), SS3(28.3 cfu/m3) and SS4 (15 cfu/m3) at ambient sampling and 40 cfu/m3, 41.6 cfu/m3, 58.3 cfu/m3, 68.3 cfu/m3, 6.6 cfu/m3, 31.6 cfu/m3, 56.6 cfu/m3 and 25 cfu/m3 respectively at populated sampling. Bacterial isolates identified were Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus, Bacillus, Rothia, Kurthia, Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas, Brevibacterium, and Flavobacterium. Statistical analysis of the results revealed negative relationships between class area and aerobic plate counts (p>0.05), class population and aerobic plate count (p>0.805), and significant increase in aerobic plate counts at populated conditions over that at ambient conditions (p<0.05). The results therefore point to the dimensions of classrooms, ventilation and population of the classrooms as important factors in determining the bacterial air quality, and invariably affecting the health condition of students.

scholarly journals Microbiological Quality Assessment of Date Palm Fruits And Development of a Decontamination Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 641-649
Author(s):  
MS Kabir ◽  
MS Akter ◽  
T Hossain ◽  
MI Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Date Palm ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Palm Fruit ◽  
Fruit Samples ◽  
Palm Fruits ◽  
Mold Count

Microbiological quality of four different cultivars (viz., Deglet Noor, Dabbas, Barni and Lulu) of date palm fruits imported into Bangladesh was evaluated. The microbiological quality analysis revealed that the date palm fruit samples are contaminated with bacteria and fungi. Among the studied samples, total aerobic plate count varied from 6.85 ×106 cfu/g to 4.14×107 cfu/g. The maximum bacterial load was observed in 'Dabbas' cultivar and lowest bacteria load was found in 'Lulu' cultivar. The total yeast and mold count ranged from 1.08×103 cfu/g to 6.94 ×104 cfu/g. The maximum yeast and mold count was found in 'Deglet Noor' cultivar whereas this count was lowest in 'Lulu' cultivar. Twenty-two bacterial isolates were randomly selected and identified based on their morphological, cultural and biochemical characteristics. Among the bacterial isolates, Providencia rettgeri was most prevalent (18.18%). The identity of one of the P. rettgeri isolates was confirmed by its 16S rRNA gene sequence comparison and subsequent molecular phylogenetic analysis. The presence of pathogenic bacteria in the imported date palm fruits indicates that they are not suitable for direct human consumption. To improve the microbiological quality of the date palm fruits, several easily available substances were tested as decontaminating agent. The study revealed that commercially available vinegar acts as an excellent decontaminating agent against date palm fruit-associated bacteria. Bangladesh J. Bot. 50(3): 641-649, 2021 (September)

Impact of Raw Materials and Processing Techniques on The Microbiological Quality of Egyptian Domiati Cheese

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Fresh Cheese ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Total Yeast

Domiati cheese is the most popular brand of cheese ripened in brine in the Middle East in terms of consumed quantities. This study was performed to investigate the impact of the microbiological quality of the used raw materials, the applied traditional processing techniques and ripening period on the quality and safety of the produced cheese. Three hundred random composite samples were collected from three factories at Fayoum Governorate, Egypt. Collected samples represent twenty-five each of: raw milk, table salt, calf rennet, microbial rennet, water, environmental air, whey, fresh cheese, ripened cheese & swabs from: worker hands; cheese molds and utensils; tanks. All samples were examined microbiologically for Standard Plate Count (SPC), coliforms count, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) count, total yeast & mould count, presence of E. coli, Salmonellae and Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The mean value of SPC, coliforms, S. aureus and total yeast & mould counts ranged from (79×102 CFU/m3 for air to 13×108 CFU/g for fresh cheese), (7×102 MPN/ cm2 for tank swabs to 80×106 MPN/ml for raw milk), (9×102 CFU/g for salt to 69×106 CFU/g for fresh cheese) and (2×102 CFU/cm2 for hand swabs to 60×104 CFU/g for fresh cheese), respectively. Whereas, E. coli, Salmonella and L. monocytogenes failed to be detected in all examined samples. There were significant differences in all determined microbiological parameters (p ≤0.05) between fresh and ripened cheese which may be attributed to different adverse conditions such as water activity, pH, salt content and temperature carried out to improve the quality of the product.

The Microbiological Quality of Honey as Determined by Aerobic Colony Counts

1993 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSEP SERRA BONVEHI ◽  
ROSSEND ESCOLÁ JORDÁ
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Filter ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Filter Method ◽  
Filter Methods ◽  
Plate Counts ◽  
Multifloral Honey ◽  
Plate Count Method ◽  
Membrane Filter Method

The number of mesophilic aerobic colonies was determined in 72 samples of mono- and multifloral honey from various sources by the plate count and the membrane filter methods. The presence of motile colonies made the plate counts unreliable. The microorganism producing these colonies was identified as Bacillus alvei. Colony counts could only be carried out in 27 of the samples when using the plate count method, while with the membrane filter method the number of colonies was counted in all the samples.

Microbiological Quality of Commercial Tofu

1984 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. G. REHBERGER ◽  
L. A. WILSON ◽  
B. A. GLATZ
Keyword(s):  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Counts ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Microbial Groups ◽  
Yeasts And Molds ◽  
Processing Techniques

A study was done to investigate the microbiological quality of commercial tofu available in local retail outlets. A sampling method was first developed to obtain accurate and representative microbial counts of individual pieces of tofu. Plate count determination of total aerobic organisms, psychrotrophs, coliforms, sporeformers, yeasts and molds, and staphylococci were made on 60 tofu samples (representing three lots each of four different brands) obtained within 24 h after delivery to the retail store. In addition, for two brands that provided manufacturer's pull dates, the same microbial counts were obtained for samples stored in the laboratory at 10°C until the pull date. Of the tofu sampled immediately after purchase, 83% of the lots tested had total counts greater than 106 colony-forming units (CFU)/g and psychrotrophic counts greater than 104 CFU/g. In addition, 67% of the lots tested had confirmed coliform counts greater than 103 CFU/g. Very low levels (less than 10 CFU/g) of all other microbial groups tested for were found in the majority of lots. Samples held until the manufacturer's pull date contained higher total and psychrotrophic counts but lower or stable counts of other organisms compared with samples tested immediately after purchase. To improve the microbiological quality of tofu, processors need to reduce initial loads by improving sanitation and processing techniques, and retailers should provide more consistent and colder refrigerated storage.

Study of the Microbial Ecology of Wild and Aquacultured Tunisian Fresh Fish

2011 ◽  
Vol 74 (10) ◽  
pp. 1762-1768 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOUNA BOULARES ◽  
LOBNA MEJRI ◽  
MNASSER HASSOUNA
Keyword(s):  
Aeromonas Hydrophila ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Microbial Populations ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Fresh Fish ◽  
Psychrotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count

Eighty samples of fresh fish were collected in Tunisia and analyzed for microbial load. Quality and hygienic safety of the meat and intestines of wild and aquacultured fresh fish were determined. The mesophilic aerobic plate count and populations of psychrotrophic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and other psychrotrophic bacteria ranged from 5.67 to 7.29, 4.51 to 6, and 5.07 to 6.21 log CFU/g, respectively. For all microbiological determinations, bacterial counts were lower in meat than in the intestines of fresh fish. For all samples lower microbial populations were found in most of the wild fish than in the aquacultured fish. No isolates of the pathogenic genera Salmonella and Listeria were detected in any sample. Among the 160 strains of biopreservative psychrotrophic LAB and the 150 strains of spoilage psychrotrophic gram-negative bacteria identified by biochemical and molecular methods, Lactobacillus (six species) and Pseudomonas (six species) predominated. Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Carnobacterium (C. piscicola and C. divergens), Aeromonas, and Photobacterium were the most common genera, and Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Aeromonas hydrophila were the most common species. These findings indicate that the microbiological quality of fresh fish in Tunisia can be preserved by controlling pathogenic and psychrotrophic bacteria.

scholarly journals The Survey of Microbial Quality of the Dry Sample, Extract and Brewing of some Medicinal Plants

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-482
Author(s):  
Razieh VALIASILL ◽  
Majid AZIZI ◽  
Maasome BAHREINI ◽  
Hossein AROUIE
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Agar Medium ◽  
Total Count ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Wide Range

Medicinal plants may be exposed to a wide range of microbial contamination during pre- and post- harvest stages and they can present high microbial counts. In this study, the microbial quality of 44 samples of dry herbs namely: mint (Menthaspp.), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), summer savory (Satureja hortensis), zataria (Zataria multiflora), Indian valerian (Valeriana wallichii), their brewing and extracts were analyzed. Total count using plate count agar medium (PCA), coliform count by Violet Red Bile Agar (VRBL), Enterobacteriacea by Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) were evaluated. Medium Baird-Parker agar (BP) medium and Tryptone Bile X-Gluc (TBX) medium were used for the isolation and enumeration of Staphylococcus aurous and E. coli spp. respectively. Furthermore, Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar medium (XLD) and Bismuth Sulfite Agar medium(BSA) were used for detection of Salmonella spp. Fungal and mold contamination was assessed using yeast extract glucose chloramphenicol agar. The results showed that the contamination of the samples with total count (100%) and Enterobacteriaceae (85%), total coliform (83%), mold and yeast (98%) and E. coli ssp. (2.27) were detected, including in the study samples the absence of pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus aurous, Salmonella spp. Moreover, the extract had a lower microbial load in comparison to dry herb samples. Also, the lowest and the highest of contamination rates were observed for Indian valerian and zataria, respectively. According to the results, there is a need to control the environmental conditions and improve hygiene in the production process; even more, it is recommended to choose a suitable decontamination method for disinfection during packing medicinal plants and during post-packing manipulation and transport.

scholarly journals Microbial quality of linseed and fibre hemp plants during growing and harvest seasons

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 327 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. KOIVULA ◽  
H-R. KYMÄLÄINEN ◽  
L. VANNE
Keyword(s):  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Microbiological Analyses

Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) and fi bre hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) can be used as raw materials in various applications. In this study, microbiological quality and meteorological measurements were made during the growing seasons and harvesting periods of 2001 and 2002. The microbiological analyses were carried out with Hygicult® TPC and Y&F dipslides, and with a surface spreading method using Plate Count and Potato Dextrose agars. During the growing season of 2001 the conditions were mostly humid, whereas the growing season of 2002 was rather dry and warmer than that of 2001. The lack of water during the growing season of 2002 affected the growth of the plants. In the case of both hemp and fl ax, the mould and bacterial contents (cfu gdw-1) increased markedly at the end of the growing season of 2001. During the growing season of 2002 the increase in mould and bacterial contents was noticeable but more constant throughout the whole growing season. At the end of the growing seasons, the mould and bacteria contents were higher in 2001 than in 2002. The genera of moulds identifi ed included Cladosporium, Fusarium, Penicillium, Mucor and Alternaria. The microbiological safety should be controlled during the whole production chain, beginning with the cultivation and harvesting periods.;

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