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Análise de coliformes totais e termotolerantes em gomas de mandioca fabricadas em um município do interior do Acre, Brasil

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cassava plays an important economic and social role in the state of Acre. Several of its derivatives are produced by small-scale producers and sold in commercial establishments and street markets in the state. One of the main products derived from cassava is gum, which is used in the preparation of various culinary products, the main use being in the preparation of tapioca. Due to the food applicability and importance of gum in the region's culture, the aim of this study was to microbiologically evaluate samples of gum produced and sold in a municipality in the interior of Acre. The presence of total and thermotolerant coliforms was investigated using the most probable number (MPN) technique. The results showed that of the four samples tested, two showed positive results in the presumptive and confirmatory test, indicating the need to improve hygiene practices in the manufacture and/or storage of the product.

Source: Revista Fitos

DOI: 10.32712/2446-4775.2026.1871

Authors: Aline Dias de Oliveira, Alex da Silva Santos, Erlane da Rocha Fernandes, Gabriela Moysés Pereira, Regiane Ribeiro dos Santos

Institutions: Instituto Federal do Acre, Universidade Federal do Acre, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Rondônia

Language: English

Topic: Food Safety and Hygiene

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7147435682

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