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Volume 16, Issue 90 (August 2019)
Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the sources of microbial contamination in Doogh production line during a year in a dairy factory. Samples were taken from different control points from the beginning to the end of the production line including raw milk, pasteurized milk, water, culture, Doogh yoghurt, pasteurized Doogh, packed Doogh, filler and filling air duct, storage hall for pasteurized Doogh, and filling and storage rooms. The microbial analysis of the samples was performed to determine the total count of microorganisms, mold and yeast, coliforms, E. coli, Psychrophilic and thermophilic microorganisms, lactic acid bacteria and coagulase positive staphylococci in accordance with national standards of Iran. The results showed that Doogh health quality depends on the quality of raw milk, the adequacy of heat treatment, microbial quality of the ingredients and packaging materials, doing suitable CIP and disinfectantion of processing surfaces and factory environment. The results indicate that the assessment of critical control points and the organization of automatic control systems are necessary in order to eliminate or minimize the risk of microbial contaminats.
Volume 18, Issue 117 (November 2021)
Abstract
Spoilage of dairy products can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts and molds. due to production of mycotoxins by some molds in dairy products, it is important to identification of exact causes mold in order to adopt an appropriate method to prevent such contamination; Therefore, in the present study, 30 samples of contaminated Doogh with signs of spoilage such as swelling, bad smell and bitter taste were collected from a dairy factory during one year. According to the results, molds were observed in only two samples. After purification, 4 isolates were identified based on macroscopic observations, microscopic characteristics and PCR technique. Three isolates were Aspergillus flavus, and one isolate was identified as Penicillium chrysogenum. Due to the ability of the identified species to produce toxins, monitoring the critical points of the Doogh production line in order to process control and prevent secondary contamination in order to achieve a healthy product will be very important.