| Abstract |
The bacterial quality of a processed food material depends , to a great extent, on the sanitary conditions of the processing unit. the necessity for a bacterium that will indicate the extent of sanitation had long been felt. E.coli and faecal streptococci were the organisms of choice for this purpose . these organisms are present in the intestinal tract of man and animals and , therefore , if these bacteria are present in any food product it clearly indicates faecal contamination and a general breakdown in hygiene and sanitation. E. coli and faecal streptococci are generally known as faecasl indicator bacteria. |
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