Evaluation of Microbiological Criteria of Raw Milk in Albania

This paper gives the results of the Albanian monitoring plan for raw milk in 121 domestic subjects: producing farms, collecting points and processing plants. The main objective for this monitoring was the evaluation of milk microbiological criteria. This monitoring was carried out during the year 20...

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Published in:Albanian journal of agricultural sciences 2014-01, p.515-515
Main Authors: Bardhi, Gentiana, Boci, Ilirjana, Ninga, Ederina
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cooling
Food contamination & poisoning
Microorganisms
Milk
Regions
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Summary:This paper gives the results of the Albanian monitoring plan for raw milk in 121 domestic subjects: producing farms, collecting points and processing plants. The main objective for this monitoring was the evaluation of milk microbiological criteria. This monitoring was carried out during the year 2013 separated in two phases: May 1-May 31 and October 1-October 31. Milk sampling was made by Regional Directorates Inspectors of the National Food Authority in conformity to S SH ISO 707:1999 "Sampling method of milk and milk by-products". The microbial evaluation was carried out based on the norms laid down in the Decision of Council of Ministers Nr.1132 date May 8, 2008: "Approving norms for collecting raw milk". The 415 samples were analyzed for the total content of micro flora as well as somatic cells. The TMC test was determined according to ISO 4833:2003 and SCC was determined according to White-Side-Test, California Mastitis Test and ISO 13366-1:1997. The results taken for the two phases of the monitoring plan has shown unsatisfactory results.
ISSN:2218-2020