Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina

<p class="Default">The study was aimed at determining the Bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) which is one of the most regularly non-alcoholic drinks consumed within Umaru Musa Yar&rsquo;adua University campus. Samples were collected and analyzed from different...

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Main Authors: ZD Umar, A Bashir, SA Raubilu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Progressive Sustainable Developers Nepal 2014-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environment
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Online Access:http://nepjol.info/index.php/IJE/article/view/10518
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description <p class="Default">The study was aimed at determining the Bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) which is one of the most regularly non-alcoholic drinks consumed within Umaru Musa Yar&rsquo;adua University campus. Samples were collected and analyzed from different places at the University for the Enumeration of bacteria. Serial dilutions were carried out from the collected samples where a dilution factor of 10<sup>-5</sup> was obtained for each sample. Total aerobic bacterial counts, total coliform counts and Salmonella-Shigella counts were determined from the samples using Pour Plate Technique. The results obtained shows high bacterial load as the total aerobic bacterial counts had a range of 2.2x10<sup>4</sup> - 1.4x10<sup>6</sup> cfu/ml. Total coliform counts had 8.2 x 10<sup>2</sup> - 6.1 x 10<sup>4</sup> cfu/ml while Salmonella-Shigella counts had 1.1 x 10<sup>2</sup> - 8.7 x 10<sup>4</sup> cfu/ml. The result shows high bacterial contamination of Kunun aya, which may be obtained from the poor hygienic preparation process. This could be the reason for its quick spoilage. Preserving the drink in very low temperature may reduce the chances for its early spoilage.</p> <p>DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10518">http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10518</a></p> <p>International Journal of the Environment Vol.3(2) 2014: 87-97</p>
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spelling doaj.art-d3fea5d53e4a40058cba6873a07e0fb02022-12-21T22:38:11ZengProgressive Sustainable Developers NepalInternational Journal of Environment2091-28542014-05-0132879710.3126/ije.v3i2.105188383Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, KatsinaZD Umar0A Bashir1SA Raubilu2Microbiology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, KatsinaMicrobiology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, KatsinaMicrobiology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina<p class="Default">The study was aimed at determining the Bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) which is one of the most regularly non-alcoholic drinks consumed within Umaru Musa Yar&rsquo;adua University campus. Samples were collected and analyzed from different places at the University for the Enumeration of bacteria. Serial dilutions were carried out from the collected samples where a dilution factor of 10<sup>-5</sup> was obtained for each sample. Total aerobic bacterial counts, total coliform counts and Salmonella-Shigella counts were determined from the samples using Pour Plate Technique. The results obtained shows high bacterial load as the total aerobic bacterial counts had a range of 2.2x10<sup>4</sup> - 1.4x10<sup>6</sup> cfu/ml. Total coliform counts had 8.2 x 10<sup>2</sup> - 6.1 x 10<sup>4</sup> cfu/ml while Salmonella-Shigella counts had 1.1 x 10<sup>2</sup> - 8.7 x 10<sup>4</sup> cfu/ml. The result shows high bacterial contamination of Kunun aya, which may be obtained from the poor hygienic preparation process. This could be the reason for its quick spoilage. Preserving the drink in very low temperature may reduce the chances for its early spoilage.</p> <p>DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10518">http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10518</a></p> <p>International Journal of the Environment Vol.3(2) 2014: 87-97</p>http://nepjol.info/index.php/IJE/article/view/10518Bacteriological loadKunun aya (Tiger nut Juice)Serial dilutionTiger nut (Cyperus esculentus)
spellingShingle ZD Umar
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Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
International Journal of Environment
Bacteriological load
Kunun aya (Tiger nut Juice)
Serial dilution
Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus)
title Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
title_full Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
title_fullStr Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
title_full_unstemmed Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
title_short Study on bacteriological quality of Kunun aya (Tigernut juice) sold at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) campus, Katsina
title_sort study on bacteriological quality of kunun aya tigernut juice sold at umaru musa yar adua university umyu campus katsina
topic Bacteriological load
Kunun aya (Tiger nut Juice)
Serial dilution
Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus)
url http://nepjol.info/index.php/IJE/article/view/10518
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