EFFECT OF SELECTED HEAT SOURCE ON MICROBIAL LOAD AND WATER HOLDING CAPACITY OF TILAPIA FISH

Authors

  • S. Awolumate National Open University of Nigeria, Kaduna.
  • D. O. Oshinbanjo University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • M. Y. Mohammed University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • K. M. Ositimehin Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
  • F. A. Oyedapo University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • D. G Kakwi University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • M. P Dashe University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • B. Anthony University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4219

Keywords:

Charcoal, gas, microwave,, bacterial count, Oreochromis niloticus

Abstract

The influence of three heat sources on the microbial load of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was investigated. Twelve Oreochromis niloticus averaging 658±25g in weight were utilized. The fish flesh was smoked using charcoal, gas, and microwave. Standard technique was used to analyze the microbiological load and water holding capacity (WHC) of the smoked Oreochromis niloticus. The data were analyzed using graph pad prism and one-way ANOVA with a significance level of 0.05. Microwave-smoked Tilapia had the highest microbial count and WHC of 2.00 (CFU/g) and 47.78%, while gas-heated Tilapia had the lowest values of 1.00 (CFU/g) and 37.78%, respectively. Using a gas heat source to smoke Tilapia fish has good potential as a smoking fuel due to its capacity to reduce microbial load, as shown by the results of this experiment.

Author Biographies

  • S. Awolumate, National Open University of Nigeria, Kaduna.

    Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences,
    National Open University of Nigeria.

  • D. O. Oshinbanjo, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos

  • M. Y. Mohammed, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos

  • K. M. Ositimehin, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

    Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University, Lagos State Nigeria

  • F. A. Oyedapo, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos.

  • D. G Kakwi, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos.

  • M. P Dashe, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos.

  • B. Anthony, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    Animal Production Department, University of Jos, Jos.

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Published

2024-07-20

Issue

2023: NSAP 2023 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EFFECT OF SELECTED HEAT SOURCE ON MICROBIAL LOAD AND WATER HOLDING CAPACITY OF TILAPIA FISH. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 73-76. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4219