scholarly journals Evaluation and Comparison of Postharvest Cooling Methods on the Microbial Quality and Storage of Florida Peaches

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 504-509
Author(s):  
Jaysankar De ◽  
Bruna Bertoldi ◽  
Mohammad Jubair ◽  
Alan Gutierrez ◽  
Jeffery K. Brecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Management ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Field Samples ◽  
Cooling Methods

Florida peaches (Prunus persica) typically are picked and placed in a cold room on the day of harvest, then packed and shipped the next day. This room cooling (RC) is slow, requiring ≈24 hours or more for the fruit to reach optimal temperature (6 to 7 °C). There is currently limited research on the effect of cooling practices on microbial quality of peaches, yet this study is essential for decision making in areas such as upgrading packing house facilities and the implementation of improved handling procedures. This research compared the efficacies of postharvest cooling by RC, forced-air cooling (FAC), and hydrocooling with sanitizer (HS) treatment of peaches to reduce their surface microbial population and to determine the effect on shelf life and microbial quality. Three trials for RC and two trials each for FAC and HS were performed. Following cooling, fruit were stored at 1 °C. The average aerobic plate count (APC) from field samples was 5.29 log cfu/peach, which remained unchanged after RC or FAC but was reduced significantly (P < 0.05) to 4.63 log cfu/peach after HS. The average yeast and mold counts (Y&M) from field samples (6.21 log cfu/peach) were reduced highly significantly (P < 0.001) to 4.05 log cfu/peach after HS. Hydrocooling significantly (P < 0.05) reduced the APC and Y&M counts from the peaches and showed promise in maintaining the microbiological quality of the fruit throughout storage. However, at the end of the 21-day storage period, there was no significant difference in APC or Y&M counts from peaches, irrespective of the cooling methods. Peaches that went through the hydrocooling process and were subsequently packed showed an increase (P < 0.05) in both APC and Y&M counts, while fruit that were not hydrocooled showed no such increase. Information obtained will be used to recommend the best temperature management practices for maintaining the postharvest quality of peaches. A detailed cost-benefit analysis of different cooling methods and the time interval between harvest and shipment are both necessary for a more conclusive recommendation.

scholarly journals Comparative assessment of dried fish quality collected from market and drying centre at Kuakata in Patuakhali, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-146
Author(s):  
MST. NILOY JAMAN ◽  
MD. SAZEDUL HOQUE ◽  
FARJANA YEASMIN ◽  
MD. MAHMUDUL HASAN ◽  
MD. ABU SAYED RIPON ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dried Fish ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
Bombay Duck ◽  
And Storage

The study identified the quality differences of dried Chinese pomfret (Stromateus chinensis), Bombay duck (Harpodon nehereus) and ribbon fish (Trichiurus haumela) from market and drying center at Kuakata, Patuakhali. The sensory, nutritional and microbial quality of collected dried samples were evaluated following organoleptic quality index, standard AOAC and aerobic plate count methods, respectively. Organoleptically no significant difference found between the samples from market and drying center. The highest moisture content value was obtained in Bombay duck (29.78%) from the market and lowest value in Chinese pomfret (20.06%) from drying center. The highest and lowest protein content was in Chinese pomfret (60.73%) and Bombay duck (47.9%) from drying center and market, respectively. The lipid and ash content varied from 2.85% to 7.20% and 13.98% to 19.57% for all the dried fish species collected from both sites. Microbiologically, higher aerobic plate count (APC), total E. coli count (TEC) and total Salmonella count (TSC) were found in Chinese pomfret at 1.96×106 CFU/g, 3.98×105 CFU/g and 1.62×105 CFU/g from market and lowest count found in Bombay duck at 5.05×105, 2.22×105 and 0.81×105 from drying center, respectively. In ribbon fish no Salmonella sp. was found. Based on the sensory and nutritional quality the study conclude that among three species and two sites studied, the dried Bombay duck from the fish drying center had better quality characteristics than the counter parts. However, higher microbial load especially pathogenic TSC and TEC suggests to improve hygiene and sanitary practices, better market distribution and storage facilities need to be followed by the producers for safe and quality dried fishery products.

Microbial Quality of Hoummos (Chickpea Dip) Commercially Produced in Jordan

1994 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 431-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMMED I. YAMANI ◽  
BASIM A. AL-DABABSEH
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Reference Samples ◽  
Hygienic Conditions

Sixty samples of fresh hoummos (chickpea dip) from 15 restaurants were examined in winter and summer to find out numbers and types of microorganisms present. Five reference samples, produced by the investigators under hygienic conditions, were examined for comparison. The microbial load of commercial hoummos was high, and spherical lactic acid bacteria (LAB) belonging to Lactococcus, Enterococcus and Leuconostoc were the predominant microorganisms. The means of the aerobic plate count (APC) and the counts of LAB and coliforms (1.9 × 108, 1.6 × 108 and 2.9 × 105/g, respectively) in summer samples were significantly higher (p &lt; 0.05) than the averages of the same counts in winter samples (2.7 × 107, 1.6 × 107 and 2.2 × 103/g). The average summer and winter yeast counts were 4.2 × 104 and 1.5 × 104g, respectively. In reference samples of hoummos, APC and LAB counts were &lt; 103/g, while the coliform and yeast counts were &lt; 10/g and 102/g, respectively, indicating lack of hygienic practices during the production of commercial hoummos. Salmonella was not detected in any sample, and Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus counts of all samples were &lt; 10/g. The relatively low pH of hoummos (the average pH of all samples was 5.1) and the rapid growth of LAB, possibly accompanied by production of inhibitory substances, may explain the predominance of these bacteria, and could have contributed to the absence of the pathogens examined.

scholarly journals The Survey of Microbial Quality of the Dry Sample, Extract and Brewing of some Medicinal Plants

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-482
Author(s):  
Razieh VALIASILL ◽  
Majid AZIZI ◽  
Maasome BAHREINI ◽  
Hossein AROUIE
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Agar Medium ◽  
Total Count ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Wide Range

Medicinal plants may be exposed to a wide range of microbial contamination during pre- and post- harvest stages and they can present high microbial counts. In this study, the microbial quality of 44 samples of dry herbs namely: mint (Menthaspp.), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), summer savory (Satureja hortensis), zataria (Zataria multiflora), Indian valerian (Valeriana wallichii), their brewing and extracts were analyzed. Total count using plate count agar medium (PCA), coliform count by Violet Red Bile Agar (VRBL), Enterobacteriacea by Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) were evaluated. Medium Baird-Parker agar (BP) medium and Tryptone Bile X-Gluc (TBX) medium were used for the isolation and enumeration of Staphylococcus aurous and E. coli spp. respectively. Furthermore, Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate agar medium (XLD) and Bismuth Sulfite Agar medium(BSA) were used for detection of Salmonella spp. Fungal and mold contamination was assessed using yeast extract glucose chloramphenicol agar. The results showed that the contamination of the samples with total count (100%) and Enterobacteriaceae (85%), total coliform (83%), mold and yeast (98%) and E. coli ssp. (2.27) were detected, including in the study samples the absence of pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus aurous, Salmonella spp. Moreover, the extract had a lower microbial load in comparison to dry herb samples. Also, the lowest and the highest of contamination rates were observed for Indian valerian and zataria, respectively. According to the results, there is a need to control the environmental conditions and improve hygiene in the production process; even more, it is recommended to choose a suitable decontamination method for disinfection during packing medicinal plants and during post-packing manipulation and transport.

scholarly journals Assessment of biochemical profile among patients of Microbiological Quality Assessment of Bakery Products Available in Lahore, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Anil Gill ◽  
Akash John ◽  
Neelam Iqbal ◽  
Tallat Anwar Faridi ◽  
Sofia Noor
Keyword(s):  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Bakery Products ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Total Plate Count ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Micro Organisms

Bakery items are a vital element of a well-balanced diet, and supermarket shelves now stock a wide range of them. Bakery items are the most popular ready-to-eat foods (REF).Objective:To assess the microbial quality of bakery foods (Bread, Cake and patties) and check the total plate count (TPC), bacterial and yeast count Methods:The analysis of the microbial quality of bakery products was determined for three different bakery products (bread, cake and patties) at ten different locations collected from a renowned bakery in Lahore, Pakistan. The samples were assessed under complete hygienic conditions by standardized plate count (TPC) and MPN method. Micro-organisms (Coliform, Fecal Coliform and Yeast) were lately confirmed by their morphological characteristics and biochemical tests Results: Among the three commodities, bread was found to be highly contaminated by micro-organisms and the total plate count recorded was 4.7 x 105cfu g-1collected from sector I9 which is not consumable. Whereas Patties showed the number of TPC as 1.6 x 105 cfu g-1also collected from sector I9. Cake was revealed as least infected bakery product i.e., 5.7 x 104 cfu g-1. The above results showed that sector I9 is highly contaminated and a threat for health. Bacterial plate count (Coliform and Fecal Coliform count) was highly measured in bread as 460 MPN g-1 taken from sector I5 where as it remains under the permissible limit determined by WHO, 1994 in remaining sectors Conclusions:In conclusion the bakery food is contaminated by the use of un-hygienic water, miss handled during the process after baking i.e., slicing, serving and packaging. To avoid a possible epidemic of food borne illness, competent authorities should conduct a stricter and more stringent inspection of  REFs sold to clients in bakeries.

scholarly journals Conservation of Alstroemeria cut flowers stored under refrigeration

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e50016
Author(s):  
Vanessa Cury Galati ◽  
Ana Carolina Corrêa Muniz ◽  
João Emmauel Ribeiro Guimarães ◽  
Claudia Machado Fabrino Mattiuz ◽  
Ben Hur Mattiuz
Keyword(s):  
Storage Period ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Floral Longevity ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Peroxidase Enzymes ◽  
Storage Temperatures

Alstroemeria flowers have shown great importance in the world trade of cut flowers due mainly to its beauty and wide variety of colors. However, the durability of its inflorescences is usually hampered by the rapid yellowing of the leaves, which impairs their decorative quality. Cut flowers require the use of technologies to improve postharvest quality and floral longevity. This research aimed to study the postharvest conservation of inflorescences of Alstroemeria cv. Ajax at different storage temperatures. Floral stems were placed in containers with distilled water and stored at four temperatures (4, 8, 12, and 22ºC) for 12 days. The following analyses were performed: fresh mass variation, respiratory activity, relative water content, soluble and reducing carbohydrate contents, polyphenol-oxidase and peroxidase enzymes, pigments (anthocyanin and carotenoids), and longevity. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, the results were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the effect of treatments submitted to F-test. Significant differences were compared using the least significant difference (LSD) at 95% confidence interval (p ≤ 0. 05). The temperatures of 8 and 12ºC were effective in maintaining the postharvest quality of inflorescences during storage period, as they remained turgid due to transpiration reduction caused by low temperatures, and longevity reaching 46 and 22 days, respectively.

Quality characteristics of refined wheat flour (maida) based noodles containing chicken meat stored at ambient temperature under aerobic conditions

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 753-765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhilesh Kumar Verma ◽  
Vikas Pathak ◽  
Pramila Umaraw ◽  
Veer Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Chicken Meat ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore the possibilities of utilization of chicken meat in the preparation of chicken meat noodles and subsequent storage at ambient temperature. Design/methodology/approach – Chicken meat was incorporated at the levels, viz., 0 and 40 per cent, replacing refined wheat flour in the formulation. Proximate composition, pH, water activity (aw), free fatty acid (FFA), thio-barbituric acid reacting substances (TBARS), water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), textural profile analysis (TPA), microbial quality and sensory evaluation were assessed at 10-day interval up to 30 days. Findings – Moisture, aw, TBARS, FFA, WAI, crispiness, total plate count (TPC) and yeast and mould values increased significantly (p < 0.05), whereas, fibre, ash, pH, WSI, hardness, work of shearing and sensory attributes showed significant (p < 0.05) decrease. However, all these parameter, viz., microbial quality, TBRS, FFA and sensory attributes, were within the acceptable limit during the entire storage study. Research limitations/implications – Quality of the products may be improved by the incorporation of some natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent in chicken meat noodles. Originality/value – Consumption and demand of the noodles is increasing due to its easy preparation and taste; however, it is poor in nutritive quality. Incorporation of the chicken meat in the noodles improves the nutritive values and sensory attributes, which is important for the marketability of the meat products. The keeping quality of chicken meat noodles was comparable to the control noodles at ambient temperature up to 30 days. Noodles industry provides an alternate sector for the utilization of meat and enhancing its overall quality attributes.

scholarly journals Proximate composition, sensory evaluation and microbial quality of a dairy product (Special Kheersa) formulated with psyllium husk and malta peel powder

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1871-1877
Author(s):  
A.A. Mamun ◽  
A. Matin ◽  
M.R. Badsha
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Cow Milk ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Powder Formulation ◽  
Psyllium Husk ◽  
Sensory Score ◽  
Significant Difference

The research study was conducted to develop a suitable formulation of dairy products (Special Kheersa) using fresh cow milk with sugar and other ingredients such as psyllium husk, bread crumb, and malta peel powder in different proportions. Among four types of formulation, no psyllium husk and malta peel powder were used in Formulation (F1), but in Formulation (F2) 1.5 g psyllium husk and 30 g malta peel powder, Formulation (F3) 2.5 g psyllium husk and 30 g malta peel powder, Formulation (F4) 5 g psyllium husks and 30 g malta peel powder were used respectively. This study also assessed the proximate composition, sensory attributes and microbial quality of the Special Kheersa formulated with psyllium husk and malta peel powder. The results of the proximate analysis showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in all parameters. Special Kheersa prepared with 2.5 g of psyllium husk and 30 g of malta peel powder showed the maximum sensory score. Total viable count, Coliform, E. coli and Salmonella count of the Special Kheersa were determined after 0, 24, 48 and 72 hrs of its preparation. The formulated Special Kheersa is nutritionally acceptable like commercially available kheer and sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements as a dessert item.

scholarly journals The effect of giving betel leaf extract (piper betel l.) on the production and quality of broiler carcasses

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Ermelia Maria F. R. Lodang ◽  
Gusti Ayu Mayani Kristina Dewi ◽  
I Made Nuriyasa
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Leaf Water ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Betel Leaf ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aims to learn the effect of giving betel leaf extract (Piper Betel L.) on the production and quality of broiler carcasses. The experiment design used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three treatments and ten replicates, with two broiler aged 2 weeks. The treatments were broiler chicken given drinking water without of betel leaf extract as control (A), broiler gave 2% extract of betel leaf water through drinking water (B), and broiler gave a 4% extract of betel leaf water through drinking water (C). The variables observed in this study were performance, digestibility of nutrients, total stool bacteria. The results showed that the granting extract of betel leaf through drinking water showed no significantly different (P>0,05) on ration consumption, drinking water consumption, body weight gain, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), body initial weight, final weight, percentage carcass, percentage meat, percentage fat and skin, bone weight, meat born to, digestibility of dry matter, digestibility of protein and digestibility of energy but significant difference (P< 0.05) of carcass weight, Total Plate Count (TPC), coliform, and E.Coly.

scholarly journals Evaluation of root canal obturation using gas permeability method

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Matovic ◽  
Nevenka Teodorovic ◽  
Marina Marjanovic
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Gas Permeability ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Root Canal Obturation ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ah Plus

Introduction. Prognosis of root canal treatment is highly dependent on the quality of endodontic space obturation. The main task of successful root canal treatment is to achieve adequate reparation processes in the apical periodontium. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of root canal obturation using the method of gas (argon) penetration through three different endodontic materials. Material and Methods. Thirty recently extracted human single-rooted teeth after root canal instrumentation were divided into three identical groups and obturated with three different endodontic materials: group I - GuttaFlow (RSA, Germany), group II - AH Plus (DeTray, Germany), group III - Acroseal (Septodont, France). The quality of root canal obturation was evaluated using the method of gas permeability. Results. The best results were obtained with GuttaFlow. The average penetration rate of argon was 186.7 seconds. Slightly higher gas porosity had AH Plus, 179.9 seconds, while the highest gas permeability was observed after the application of Acroseal, 178.5 seconds. However, there was no statistically significant difference in gas penetration among these endodontic materials (p>0.05). Conclusion. All three endodontic materials showed gas permeability in a given time interval. The best quality of obturation was achieved with GuttaFlow, while the lowest quality was obtained with Acroseal.

scholarly journals The effect of wet-salting preservation method on the physicochemical and microbial quality of Dasyatis sp.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Novianti Adi Rohmanna ◽  
Zuliyan Agus Nur Muchlis Majid ◽  
Syifa' Rabbani ◽  
Sri Kumalaningsih ◽  
Sucipto Sucipto
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Quality ◽  
Smoked Fish ◽  
Preservation Method ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Total Crude Protein ◽  
Brine Concentration

Microbial Dasyatis sp. (stingray fish) was a popular fish in Indonesia. Commonly, this fish is processed into smoked fish and perishable products. Therefore, it needs a preservation method through the handling process. Wet salting was considered as an efficient and inexpensive preservation method. This study aimed to determine the effect of brine concentration on the physicochemical and microbial quality of Dasyatis sp. The research used a Completely Randomized Design with factor of brine concentration (i.e. 10%, 20% and 30%). The statistical analysis consists of variance analysis (ANOVA) and followed by LSD or DMRT test (α=5%). The fish sample was soaked in brine solution at different concentrations for one hour. Total crude protein, physicochemical (total volatile basic nitrogen/TVB-N, tri-methyl amine/TMA, and pH), and (total plate count/TPC) were analyzed. The results showed that the brine concentration effect of physicochemical and microbiological of Dasyatis sp (p<0.05). The best treatment was obtained at the application of 10% brine concentration, which had physicochemical parameters as follows: 6.92 pH, 6.110 mgN/100g TVB-N, 5.520 mgN/100g TMA, 16.78 % protein, and 0.537x105 CFU/ml TPC.

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