Microbial Flora of Pond-Reared Tilapia (Tilapia aurea) Held on Ice

1984 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 778-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. ACUFF ◽  
A. L. IZAT ◽  
G. FINNE

Microbiological and chemical characteristics for tilapia reared in 0.25-acre artificial ponds were investigated. At time of harvest, average bacterial count of the pond-reared fish was 7.3 × 102 per cm2 while pond water contained 2.2 × 104 organisms per ml. Moraxella-Acinetobacter and Micrococcus were initially the dominant organisms present on the fish. The total bacterial count of the tilapia decreased during the first 3 d of storage on ice and then remained stable for the next 6 d after which there was a sharp increase. Pseudomonas became the dominant organism during the later stages of ice-storage. Total volatile nitrogen and pH increased with increasing aerobic plate counts.

1987 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 948-951 ◽  
Author(s):  
DONNA S. BENTLEY ◽  
JAMES O. REAGAN ◽  
NELSON A. COX ◽  
J. STAN BAILEY

Whole-hog sausage was prepared from hot- and cold-boned pork raw materials to determine the effects of meat type, storage temperature and length of storage on various processing and bacteriological characteristics. Samples were stored at −1 and 4°C for 0, 28 and 56 d. Various physical, chemical and microbiological properties of the sausage were evaluated. Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) values were not affected by meat type (pre or postrigor). Hunter-Color values varied significantly among the meat types and storage temperatures. Total bacterial counts varied significantly among the hot- and cold-boned pork sausage samples (day 0). Cold-boned sausage stored at −1°C had lower plate counts of the various treatments for days 28 and 56. Pseudomonas was the predominant organism found in hotand cold-boned sausage samples. Hot-boned sausage exhibited a more diverse bacterial population than did cold-boned sausage. More gram-positive organisms were found in hot-boned sausage samples. Cold-boned sausage had a lower total bacterial count at day 0 and maintained lower counts and therefore a longer shelf life throughout the study when held at −1°C.


Author(s):  
Maoxi Zhang ◽  
Wei Luo ◽  
Kuan Yang ◽  
cheng li

The effects of the sodium alginate (SA) coating incorporated with cinnamon essential oil nanocapsules (CEO-NPs) and Nisin, as a new edible coating, were investigated on the preservation of beef slices in the refrigerated storage for 15 days. All beef samples were analyzed for physicochemical properties (pH value, weight loss, the total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N)) and antimicrobial activity against total bacterial count (TBC). Besides, the changes in color parameters and sensory attributes of all beef samples were evaluated. The results revealed that the incorporation of the complex of CEO-NPs and Nisin retarded the growth of the microorganism and reduced lipid oxidation, as determined by pH, TVB-N, and TBC. This can extend the shelf life of beef slices to 15 days. Moreover, the treatment with the SA coating, incorporating CEO-NPs and Nisin, significantly improved the weight loss, color, odor, textural, and broth attributes of the beef samples. The results suggest that the coating treatment enriched with CEO-NPs and Nisin could significantly inhibit quality deterioration of beef slices, and the complex of CEO-NPs and Nisin can improve antioxidant, antibacterial and sensory properties of the SA coating. Thus, the new edible coating could be regarded as a potential material to preserve beef slices.


2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Saddia M. AL-Jumayli ◽  
Salim S. AL-Timimi

Many kind of market – available frozen meats were selected. These involves Iraqi meat, Emirate meat as well as four types of Indian meats ( Amarona, Alana, Al – Mubark and Al – Halal ) The chemical, Physical and Microbial characteristics of these types were investigated. All studies types were identical with [1] in protein percentage. Excluding data of fat percentage of Emirale meat, all types were identical with [1] in fat percentage. Significant differences in free fatty acid percentage were observed in studied types, however it still in accordance with [1]. Highly significant (P>0.05) differences were noticed among meat types in total volatile nitrogen values. On the other hand, all meat types were not identical with Iraqi standards in thaw loss percentage; all sensory characters were decline in all frozen meat studied. Greater total aerobic and total bacterial count were noticed in all meat types. These exceeded that of [1]. On the same manar, Higher count of Psychotropic bacteria (5.12 x 104 ) were observed in Indian meat (Halal).


1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Henry ◽  
D. Prasad

A facultative sewage lagoon in Inuvik, N.W.T. was studied in August (ice free) and November (ice covered) 1984. Emphasis was placed on the microbiological aspects and their relation to lagoon performance. Analyses performed included, pH, total alkalinity, total solids, suspended solids, volatile solids, COD and BOD5 determinations. The microbiological tests included total plate counts (20°C) and psychrotrophic counts (1°C). Results indicated that the Inuvik sewage lagoon system achieved removal efficiencies, ranging from 90% BOD5 removal in summer to about 80% in winter. The total bacterial count was found to decrease in the liquid of the primary cells in the winter, but the bacterial count in the secondary cell was similar under both winter and summer conditions. No significant difference existed in bacterial counts in the sludge samples between primary and secondary cells. The total bacterial number decreased by one order of magnitude in the winter in sludges from all cells. A shift from mesophilic to psychrotrophic bacteria occurred in the winter. The percentage of psychrotrophs increased from less than 1% to over 80% with the change in season. The role of psychrotrophs in lagoon performance is discussed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Smaldone ◽  
Raffaele Marrone ◽  
Lucia Vollano ◽  
Maria Francesca Peruzy ◽  
Carmela Maria Assunta Barone ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a long ageing period on the microbiological, rheological and physicalchemical characteristics of bovine beef. For the trial n. 3 Marchigiana bovine breed (live weight of 760 kg approximately), slaughtered at 34 months were chosen and the loin muscles were undergone to a prolonged ageing process. The analytical determinations performed were: pH and aw values, texture profile analysis, Warner-Bratzler shear force, colour (CIE L*a*b*), centesimal analysis, total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae, Listeria monocytogenes, yeasts and moulds. The results indicate that extended ageing has a negative effect on weight loss but, by the means of the standardization of dry aging parameters, reduce lipid oxidation and improve tenderness.


Author(s):  
Hashmath Inayath Hussain ◽  
Naga Kasinadhuni ◽  
Tony Arioli

AbstractThis study investigated the effects of seaweed extract (SWE) made from the brown algae Durvillaea potatorum and Ascophyllum nodosum on plants and soil. The application of SWE to soil growing tomato plants showed dual effects. SWE comprehensively improved tomato plant growth (flower clusters, flower number, fruit number, root length, root and shoot dry weight, SPAD) and increased plant productivity (yield and quality). Similarly, SWE application effected soil biology at the soil root zone by increasing total bacterial count and available soil nitrogen and impacting bacterial community diversity with an increase in certain bacterial families linked to soil health. A broader understanding of the effects of SWE on the plant-soil ecosystem may offer breakthrough approaches for sustainable food production.


2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Begum ◽  
MA Khaleque ◽  
MA Wahed ◽  
F Hafiz

With a view to get a pen picture about the trend and extent of quality changes and as well as shelf life of the head off and head on shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, De Man, 1879), the present study have been carried out . Quality changes have been measured by application of sensory score evaluation and changes in chemical indices such as Total Volatile Nitrogen (TVN) value, pH and level of moisture at different time interval and Total Bacterial Count (TBC) at 15°C during the study period. The results of the sensory score evaluation indicates that the shrimp quality decreased to the limits of acceptability at 12th days of ice storage. The head off shrimp kept slight better than corresponding head on shrimps. The bacterial counts determined at 15°C have been found to increase from 103 - 107 and 104 -108 cfu/gm for head off and head on shrimp respectively at the limit of acceptability. The moisture level increased from initial 78.85gm% to final 83.80gm% (head off) & 79.0gm% to 84.0gm% (head on) and pH value increases from 7.1 to 8.1 during the whole period of iced preservation . Both head off and head on shrimp remained in acceptable condition for up to 12 and 14 days of storage respectively while the quality of fish deteriorates and become unacceptable. The bacterial count corresponding to unacceptable condition ranges from 108-109 cfu/gm fish sample. The TVN value corresponding to rejection condition were 45-50mg N/100gm fish sample. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v47i1.10731 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 47(1), 93-98, 2012


2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1270-1276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Grossi ◽  
Anna Pompei ◽  
Massimo Lanzoni ◽  
Roberto Lazzarini ◽  
Diego Matteuzzi ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Van der Straeten ◽  
Jeroen Buysse ◽  
Guido Van Huylenbroeck ◽  
Ludwig Lauwers

This paper uses a Markov chain model to analyse the dynamics in farm-size distribution among the Flemish dairy sector and the impact of quota policy regulation on such changes. The model predicts a decline of 24% in number of farms in 2014 compared with the current situation with a more liberal exchange policy and a decline of 18% with a restricted quota exchange policy. From these Markov chain model results, we analysed the impact of farm-size distribution on eight different milk quality parameters (total bacterial count, somatic cell count, coliform count, freezing point, urea-N, fat content and protein content and penalty-points). In general, larger farms produce higher quality milk than smaller farms, especially with respect to the microbiological parameters (total bacterial count, somatic cell count and coliform count). The change in farm-size distribution from a liberal quota exchange policy would decrease the average total bacterial count by 18·0%, the somatic cell count by 2·1% and the coliform count by 11·0%. The aggregate performance of the other parameters are smaller with improvements in all cases of <1%.


Author(s):  
Mohammad Shafiur Rahman ◽  
Zeinab Salman ◽  
Isam T Kadim ◽  
Ann Mothershaw ◽  
Mohd Hamad Al-Riziqi ◽  
...  

Thirty longissimus dorsi (LD) muscles from Omani male goats were dried by five methods (sun, air, vacuum, freeze and modified atmosphere drying). Dried strips from the longissimus dorsi samples were evaluated for microbial, chemical and fatty acid composition and physical quality (pH, expressed juice, rehydration ratio, and color L*, a* and b* values). The method of drying had a significant effect on the microbial counts, pH, volume of expressed juice, color, rehydration ratio, and fatty acids content of LD samples. Immediately after drying and 6 weeks of storage, sun dried sample showed significantly higher aerobic plate counts, and levels of Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus compared to other methods of drying. The drying method significantly affected the types of mold growth in the samples.


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