ISOLATION AND DETERMINATION OF MICROBIAL LOADS IN APPLE JUICE

In this study the microbiological and chemical qualities of some commercially packed apple juices sold in Nigeria were assessed. Isolates were identified and confirmed using cultural and biochemical characteristics. Based on these facts and considerations, present study endeavored to ascertain and enumerate the apple spoiling microorganisms with their drug-resistance traits; to reveal the anti-bacterial activity of the samples tested; to isolates will be identified with different biochemical test; to pertain the in vitro microbial challenge of the apple samples in order to explore the extent of viability of spoiling microflora in apples. This research consists of a title page, approval page, certification, abstract, list of abbreviations, Chapters One to Five (from introduction to conclusion), references, and appendices.