Department of Microbiology, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Research Article
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point of Zobo Drinks Sold in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Author(s): Zakari AD*, Ekeyi D, Bello KE, Olaitan CO, Musa AO, Adejoh PO and Raji R
A hazard analysis of zobo drink preparation was carried out for retailers around Samara, Zaria, Nigeria.
This analysis entailed observation of the raw materials and environment of production through a well
prepared flow chart, watching all steps of the preparation and packing, recording temperatures during
cooking and display and collecting samples of zobo dring for aerobic mesophillic count, fungal count
and isolation of probable organisms. The aerobic mesophilic bacteria count increased with time from
immediately after collection of the raw roselle leaves and reduced upon boiling, an increase in count
was also observed at the stage of addition of flavours and starring which was due to cross
contamination. Coliforms, Eschericia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were isolated, coupled with Aspergillus spp, the mean count of bacteria was fou.. View More»
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