Work

Microbiological Analysis of Some Vegetable Species Commercialized on Local and Supermarket Markets

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Fruits and vegetables are an important part of the human diet, providing essential vitamins, minerals and fiber and adding variety to the diet. In the Food Guide Pyramid, the US Department of Agriculture encourages eating 3-5 servings of vegetables and 2-4 servings of fruit per day (León J.S, 2009). The present study aims at microbiological analysis of frequently consumed vegetables. It was found that the highest loading was on cucumbers and lettuce and the lowest on peppers and tomatoes. Refrigerated storage for 7 days resulted in an increase in the number of microorganisms

Source: Annals of the University of Craiova Series Biology Horticulture Food products processing technology Environmental engineering

DOI: 10.52846/bihpt.v29i65.188

Authors: Felicia Tuțulescu, Mira Elena Ionica

Institution: University of Craiova

Language: English

Topic: Food Safety and Hygiene

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4404717218

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: 10