Evaluation Of Fermented African Oil Bean "Ugba" For Bacteria Of Public Health Importance

Authors: NWAOHA OBINNA GODSPOWER | Natural & Applied Sciences Microbiology Projects 41 pages 6,554 words

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ABSTRACT

 Evaluation of tormented African oil bean were conducted to establish the quality of fermented African oil bean consumed in Abia state. Microbial enumeration was done using Nutrient. MacConkey, Mann Nitol salt and Salmonella-Shigeila agars aerobically. Ariam market had a total aerobic plate count of 6.8xlO, Olokoro 5.9xlO. Ahiaeke 6.6x105, and Ndoro market had 5.9xlO respectively. The bacterial isolates from fermented African oil bean included Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coil, Psczicloinonas species. Bacillus species, Salinoneilci species. Result indicated a high prevalence of Staphylococcus ciureus which revealed that the good sanitary practices in handling foods are still inadequate.

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