ABSTRA CT
The bacteriological assessment of various packaged fruit juices sold in Aba markets
(AhiaOhuru, Ehere, Ariaria) was carried out to determine their wholesomeness. Samples
were cultured on nutrient and MacConkey agar using the pour plate method. The results of
these study revealed that the total viable counts ranged from 3.22x10cfu/ml -
6.03x 10cfu/ml with the highest bacteria load seen in orange juice sold in Ehere market.
Pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus sp, Pseudomonas sp, Bacillus sp
were isolated from the packaged fruit juice and identified using their morphological and
biochemical characteristics and their pattern of growth in juices sample. Bacillus was
isolated from all the citrus fruit juice samples (100%) Staphylococcus had 88.9%
occurrence from Apple juice, the least percentage (22.3%) was recorded against
micrococcus isolated from pineapple juice and coconut juice respectively. These results
indicated that the microbial assessment of juices sold in Aba market is below acceptable
standard and immediate action to ensure acceptable level of microbial assessment of fruit
juice required.
JACHINMA, P (2022). Bacteriological Assessment Of Packaged Fruit Juice Sold In aba, Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 14, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bacteriological-assessment-of-packaged-fruit-juice-sold-in-aba-abia-state-7-2
PRAISE, JACHINMA. "Bacteriological Assessment Of Packaged Fruit Juice Sold In aba, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 05 Dec. 2022, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bacteriological-assessment-of-packaged-fruit-juice-sold-in-aba-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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PRAISE, JACHINMA. "Bacteriological Assessment Of Packaged Fruit Juice Sold In aba, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2022). Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/bacteriological-assessment-of-packaged-fruit-juice-sold-in-aba-abia-state-7-2