Microbiological and Biochemical Analysis of Soymilk Produced and Sold within Calabar Metropolis
Journal Title: Microbiology Research Journal International - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was aimed at evaluating the microbiological and biochemical content of soymilk produced and sold locally within Calabar metropolis. Samples of soymilk were obtained from five areas in Calabar metropolis namely: Bogobiri, Watt market, Akim barracks, Army barracks and Marian market. Standard microbiological techniques including the pour plate method and relevant biochemical tests were used to isolate, characterize and identify the found microrganisms. The probable bacterial isolates were identified as: Pseudomonas, Bacillus and Klebsiella species while the fungi species were that of Yeast and Aspergillus. There was significant differences in bacterial and fungal count across the locations sampled (P<0.05). The mean bacterial counts were highest in samples from Army barracks 6.90±0.01x108 cfu/ml and lowest in Marian market 4.80±0.04x108 cfu/ml while the mean fungal count was highest in Army barracks 6.50±0.17x108 cfu/ml and lowest in Akim barracks 3.50±0.22x108 cfu/ml. Proximate composition analysis of the foods sampled revealed high carbohydrate content (41.32±0.04% - 53.70±0.04%), lipid content (1.50±0.03% - 5.00±0.04%) and fibre content (1.00±0.08% - 1.60±0.04%) while the range for other proximate composition indices such as ash (1.60±0.01% - 3.10±0.02%), moisture (31.80±0.04% - 36.50±0.15%), and protein content (10.68±0.30% - 19.08±0.30%) were relatively low. Elemental analysis of the soymilk samples showed relatively good amounts of calcium, zinc, iron and sodium which were within the permissible limits set by WHO guidelines for food standard. Lead, Mercury and Cadmium were not detected indicating that the source of water was portable and the soil or cultivation was devoid of harmful/toxic metals. Samples from Marian market however had the highest nutritional and mineral composition.
Authors and Affiliations
Asuquo, Nkoyo Edet, Antai, Slyvester Peter
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP316038
- DOI 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29571
- Views 81
- Downloads 0
- 251 A/T Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Interleukin 8 and Susceptibility to Acute Myocardial Infarction
Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide A well-characterized IL8 gene single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at position −251 A/T is the only one known to...
Effects of Fermentation and Extrusion on the Proximate and Organoleptic Properties of Cowpea-plantain Flour Blends
This study was conducted to investigate effects of fermentation and extrusion on the chemical and sensory properties on blends of unripe plantain flour and cowpea flours. Three ratios (100:0, 80:20 and 60:40) of unripe p...
Caenorhabditis elegans-Aspergillus fumigatus (Nematode-Mould) Model for Study of Fungal Pathogenesis
Aims: Caenorhabditis elegans nematode pathosystem has been used to study both bacterial and fungal pathogenesis. Apart from Candida and Cryptococcus, studies using this model for other fungal infections especially filame...
Improvement of Health by Probiotics: The Roles on Human Gut and Immune Modulation
The term probiotic refers to viable, non-pathogenic microorganisms when ingested in an adequate and controlled amount confer health benefits for the host. In present review, the beneficial effect of probiotics to human h...
Serological Characterization and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Profile of Haemophilus influenzae Serotypes Isolated from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Aim: The aim of this research study was to isolate and serologically characterize Haemophilus influenzae serotypes with view to determine antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolated bacterium and compare the effect...