INFLUENCE OF LACTIC ACID AND TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE TREATMENTS ON THE SHELF LIFE OF BEEF OBTAINED FROM RETAIL
ABSTRACT Beef sold at retail markets can be contaminated with microorganisms which are of public health significance and impact on the shelf-life of meat. This study determined the influence of acid and alkaline decontamination interventions on the shelf-life of beef sold in retail markets in Zaria metropolis. Lactic acid (LA) and Trisodium phosphate (TSP) in two different volumes were evaluated for their bactericidal effects on the bacterial population ...
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