Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, P.O. Box 21, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Assessment of Bacterial Load of Some Fresh and Packed Fruit Juices in Arba Minch Town, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Bikila Wedajo* and Awel Kadire
  
  A fruit juice contains essential nutrient, mineral, antioxidant and vitamins for overall health. However, food borne illness related to fruit and fruit product is increasing and very serious problem in different part of Ethiopia is comprised Arba Minch. So, the main objective of this study was to assess the bacteriological quality of both fresh and commercially packed fruit juices available for the consumers in Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia. This study analysis and evaluates the bacteriological quality of some fresh and packed fruit juices available in Arba Minch town. The study was conducted from January 2017 to November 2017. A total of 120 samples was purchased from cafeteria, restaurants and supermarkets which consisted of 96 fresh juice samples 16 each of Mango, Papaya, Avocado, Orange, Apple and Mixed juice whereas from the total samples, another 24 commercially packed juic.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9600.19.9.1000759

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