MICROBIAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF KUNUN ZAKI BEVERAGE SOLD IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
The microbial quality assessment of kunun zaki beverage sold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria was evaluated. The pH of the samples ranged from 3.44-4.34, while the colony forming units per milliliter (cfu/ml) of kunun zaki ranged from 0.2 x 104 -9.2 x 104 cfu/ml. Microbial identification revealed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, Rhizopus nigricans, Penicillium digitatum, Aspergillus fumigatus and Monilia stiophila. The presence of the various kinds of microorganisms in the beverage is not desirable; hence, the need to maintain adequate hygienic conditions during its preparation and processing in order to get rid of microbial contamination and to improve its shelf-life as it is very short. Its short shelf-life is a major problem that the producers and consumers are facing and as a result, it is recommended that chemical preservative be used to increase the shelf-life. Furthermore, the types and density of the microorganisms recovered from this study calls for urgent measures to be taken in order to ensure a good hygiene before the beverage is sold to the general public as this beverage is consumed by so many people in the country.
Authors and Affiliations
Constancy Prisca Aleru
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP649557
- DOI -
- Views 147
- Downloads 0
ROLE OF VAMANA KARMA AND NIMBADI CHURNA WITH PATOLADI KWATHA AS ANUPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EKA KUSHTA W. S. R. PLAQUE PSORIASIS - A REVIEW ARTICLE
In today‟s world everyone sees what you appear to be. Appearance is nothing but the skin. Skin diseases are affecting the mankind since time immortal. Skin is a mirror that reflects external and internal pathology, and i...
AYURVEDIC APPROACH TOWARDS OBESITY – A REVIEW ARTICLE
Obesity is common lifestyle disorder in this era. Obesity specifically refers to an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is defined as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body ma...
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI FROM CULTIVATED AND COMMERCIALLY SOLD VEGETABLES AND SALAD FROM SOME SELECTED TOWNS (NNEWI, AND ODEKPE) IN ANAMBRA STATE
Helicobacter pylori plays an important role in peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinoma.This study was conducted to isolate and identify Helicobacter pylori from 64 cultivated and 60 commercially sold vegetables and sa...
CORRELATION OF THE FINDINGS OF BIOFIELD BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (BDS) WITH CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF MAMMARY CARCINOMA IN IRAQ
Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor and the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, including Iraq. Early detection of breast cancer has been recommended by the WHO as one of the major...
A REVIEW: LEAD TOXICITY AND IT’S MEDICOLEGAL ASPECTS
Lead is a metallic inorganic irritant poison. According to Health and Human Services Department USA, lead poisoning is the most important environmental problem. Poisoning is more common from chronic occupational exposure...