Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms Department:Science Technology By: jessy03 Project ID: 1827 Rating: (3.1) votes: 7 Price:₦1000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractA comparative analysis of microbial load of some dehydrated foods (tomatoes and mushroom) sold in four different states (Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo State) in Nigeria were carried out. The tomatoes and mushroom were analyzed using Sabouraud dextrose agar, MacConkey agar and nutrient agar for fungi and bacteria. The isolates identified include Pseudomonas species, Bacillus species, Staphylococcus species, Proteus species, Phialophora species, Trichopyhton species, and Coccidioides species. The highest mean microbial load for bacteria was 8.5x1011 cfu/g while that of fungi was 2.5 x1010 cfu/g. There was no significant different in total microbial loads from different locations. The predominant bacteria are of the genera Staphylococcus and that of mold are Aspergillus. These finding suggest that most exposed dehydrated foods sold in our markets may constitute sources of microbial food poisoning, consequently public health hazard. The need for improvement and maintenance of good hygienic practices by the dry food handlers and sellers in the main markets and the country, in general, should be emphasized....Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom