Microbiological examination of a packaged Fruit Juice from a Brand Sold in a Tertiary Institution in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

• Author(s): Awe Adewole Sunday ; Iyanda Adepeju Aolat ; Olawale, K. M ; Ibikunle, J. B
• Paper ID: 1705517
• Page: 327-331
• Published Date: 26-02-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 7 Issue 8 February-2024

Abstract

Fruit juices are widely consumed in many tropical nations and are known for their high nutritional value, mineral content, and vitamin content. This study's primary goal is to find and classify the microorganisms in a branded sachet of fruit juice that is marketed in a Nigerian university in Offa, Kwara state. The branded fruit juice in sachets was examined using the traditional pour-plate method. Isolates were identified morphologically, biochemically, and culturally. Total fungus count in the fruit juice was 3.7x104 sfu/ml, but total aerobic plate count was 6.1x106 cfu/ml. Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus were the bacteria isolated from the fruit juice sample, and Aspergillus niger and Fusarium species were the fungi. To reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses and infections, the government should inform people who prepare fruit juice of the importance of keeping good personal hygiene.

Keywords

Branded, Sachet Fruit Juice, Microbiological

Citations

IRE Journals:
Awe Adewole Sunday , Iyanda Adepeju Aolat , Olawale, K. M , Ibikunle, J. B "Microbiological examination of a packaged Fruit Juice from a Brand Sold in a Tertiary Institution in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 8 2024 Page 327-331

IEEE:
Awe Adewole Sunday , Iyanda Adepeju Aolat , Olawale, K. M , Ibikunle, J. B "Microbiological examination of a packaged Fruit Juice from a Brand Sold in a Tertiary Institution in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(8)