Journal of Food, Nutrition and Population Health Open Access

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Bello KE

Department of Microbiology, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

Publications
  • 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»

    DOI: 10.21767/2577-0586.6.12.56

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