Microbiology Of Ready- To - Eat Selected Foods (Agidi, Okpa, Suya) Sold In Umuaijia Main Market Abia State.

Authors: OGBONNA GRACE CHIDINMA | Natural & Applied Sciences Microbiology Projects 44 pages 8,090 words

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ABSTRACT

The microbial quality of fifty selected samples of ready-to-eat foods, (Agidi, Okpa and suya ) sold in Umuahia market was evaluated by standard microbiological methods. Method of their preparation, and microbial load was discussed. The total viable count and coliform count were highest for suya and lowest for agidi and • okpa. Five bacteria genera were isolated- Bacillus cereus, staphylococcus aureus, micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginaosa . While three fungal species were isolated- Penicillum notatum, Aspergillus niger and Geotrichum cardidum. The need for maintenance of good hygienic practise by food vendors is emphasized.

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