Aerobic Plate Count of Milk and Dairy Products Marketed in Different Zones of Chennai
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Date
2019
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Pashupati Foundation India
Abstract
The present study was envisaged to ascertain the aerobic plate count of milk and dairy products as it may
imply presence of potential pathogenic organisms which is a major concern in consumer’s health point of
view. A total of 567 samples, which comprises of 75 raw milk, 45 pasteurized milk and 447 dairy products
were purchased from various retail outlets in different zones of Chennai. The results obtained were
subjected to statistical analysis by using IDM®SPSS®Version 20.0 for windows®. Results of our study
showed highest count from Chennai central zones. The microbial quality of raw milk and pasteurized milk
samples tested from all the zones was found to be satisfactory. However, concentrated dairy products and
khoa based dairy products tested were of unsatisfactory quality, and therefore, hygienic precautions should
be taken by determining critical control points along with routine inspection of such dairy products during
processing, storage, distribution and marketing.
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TNV_IJLR_2019_ 9(3)97-102
Keywords
Veterinary Science