Research Article

COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER

Volume: 5 Number: 2 August 31, 2023
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COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER

Abstract

Raw meatball (çiğ köfte) is a popular food consumed fondly in Türkiye. The lack of being cooked and the constant hand contact during production and sale increase the risk of product contamination. This can cause food poisoning and pose a danger to public health. This study aims to determine the microbiological quality of raw meatballs sold in Çorum, Turkey. For this purpose, a total of 40 samples were studied in winter (n = 20) and summer (n = 20) months. Samples were analyzed for pH, total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, yeast-mold, E. coli, coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus/Micrococcus. The pH value of raw meatball samples was 4.64-5.35 in the winter, and in summer, it was determined as 4.65–5.09. The total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, yeast-mold, coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus/Micrococcus count results of samples in summer and winter periods were determined respectively as <1.00–5.59 and <1.00-6.12; <1.00–4.69 and <1.00–4.45; <1.00–5.61 and <1.00–3.2; <1.00–4.80 and <1.00–2.00; <1.00–4.57 and <1.00–3.95; <1.00–3.77 and <1.00–2.7 log cfu g⁻¹. E. coli bacteria could not be detected in any samples. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the microbiological load of the raw meatball samples sold in the summer period was lower (ρ < 0.05) compared to the winter period samples. In addition, it is thought that the quality of raw material, additives used, and ambient temperature had an effect on the analysis results.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health, Environmental Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2023

Submission Date

April 8, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 1, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Yurttaş, M. (2023). COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, 5(2), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1279454
AMA
1.Yurttaş M. COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER. SSHS. 2023;5(2):19-28. doi:10.55895/sshs.1279454
Chicago
Yurttaş, Merve. 2023. “COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 5 (2): 19-28. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1279454.
EndNote
Yurttaş M (August 1, 2023) COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 5 2 19–28.
IEEE
[1]M. Yurttaş, “COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER”, SSHS, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 19–28, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.55895/sshs.1279454.
ISNAD
Yurttaş, Merve. “COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 5/2 (August 1, 2023): 19-28. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1279454.
JAMA
1.Yurttaş M. COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER. SSHS. 2023;5:19–28.
MLA
Yurttaş, Merve. “COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, vol. 5, no. 2, Aug. 2023, pp. 19-28, doi:10.55895/sshs.1279454.
Vancouver
1.Merve Yurttaş. COMPARISON OF MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TURKISH TRADITIONAL RAW MEATBALLS IN WINTER AND SUMMER. SSHS. 2023 Aug. 1;5(2):19-28. doi:10.55895/sshs.1279454

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