Abd Ellatif, S., Elbadry, S., Nada, H., Reda, L., Tahoun, A. (2021). Studies on mold contamination of retailed cheese in Zagazig city, Egypt. test, 41(1), 137-140. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2021.76937.1415
Samah Saeed Abd Ellatif; Seham Elbadry; Hend Saeed Nada; Lamiaa M. Reda; Asmaa Badr Moustafa Badr Tahoun. "Studies on mold contamination of retailed cheese in Zagazig city, Egypt". test, 41, 1, 2021, 137-140. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2021.76937.1415
Abd Ellatif, S., Elbadry, S., Nada, H., Reda, L., Tahoun, A. (2021). 'Studies on mold contamination of retailed cheese in Zagazig city, Egypt', test, 41(1), pp. 137-140. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2021.76937.1415
Abd Ellatif, S., Elbadry, S., Nada, H., Reda, L., Tahoun, A. Studies on mold contamination of retailed cheese in Zagazig city, Egypt. test, 2021; 41(1): 137-140. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2021.76937.1415

Studies on mold contamination of retailed cheese in Zagazig city, Egypt

Benha Veterinary Medical Journal
Article 30, Volume 41, Issue 1, October 2021, Pages 137-140    PDF (949.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bvmj.2021.76937.1415
Authors
Samah Saeed Abd Ellatif1; Seham Elbadry2; Hend Saeed Nada3; Lamiaa M. Reda4; Asmaa Badr Moustafa Badr Tahoun* 5
1Department of Food Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, 44511, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
2Educational Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University Zagazig City, 44511, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
3Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Zagazig City, 44511, Egypt
4Central Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University Zagazig City, 44511, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
51Department of Food Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig City, 44511, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
Abstract
Cheese is considered as a healthy and complete nutrient that supports part of the human needs with protein, minerals, and vitamins. This study was conducted to examine the mold growth in four cheese types including Kariesh, Feta, Domiati, and Rumy retailed in Zagazig city, Egypt. In addition, isolation and identification of the different mold genera was further screened. Furthermore, the proteolytic and lipolytic abilities of the identified molds were screened. Rumy cheese samples followed by Kariesh cheese samples showed the highest total mold count. The prevalent mold genera were Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp., Cladosporium spp., and Fusarium spp. Identification of the Aspergillus isolates revealed five species, namely, A. niger, A. flavus, A. fumigatous. A. ochraceous, and A. versicolor. The detected molds had clear in-vitro lipolytic and proteolytic activities. The public health significance of the isolated molds was discussed. Therefore, strict hygienic measures should be adopted during all manufacture steps of these kinds of cheese.
Keywords
Molds; Cheese; Egypt; Aspergillus
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