Chemical composition and microbial quality of dates grown in Figuig oasis of Morocco

In Figuig oasis of Morocco, dates played an important role in the economic and social lives of the people. Common dates varieties were investigated for biochemical and microbiological composition. Date flesh of all varieties showed high level of total sugars (62.60-83.32%) and a small amounts of pro...

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Published inInternational journal of agriculture and biology Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 311 - 314
Main Authors Hasnaoui, A. (University Mohammed 1st Faculty of Sciences, Oujda (Morocco). Dept. of Biology), Elhoumaizi, M.A. (University Mohammed 1st Faculty of Sciences, Oujda (Morocco). Dept. of Biology), Asehraou, A. (University Mohammed 1st Faculty of Sciences, Oujda (Morocco). Dept. of Biology), Sindic, M. (Gembloux Agricultural Univ. (Belgium). Unite Technologie des Industries Agro-Alimentaires), Deroanne, C. (Gembloux Agricultural Univ. (Belgium). Unite Technologie des Industries Agro-Alimentaires), Hakkou, A. (University Mohammed 1st Faculty of Sciences, Oujda (Morocco). Dept. of Biology)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2010
Subjects
ASH CONTENT
BACILLUS
COLIFORM BACTERIA
CONTAMINATION
DATES
ESCHERICHIA COLI
IRON
LACTIC ACID BACTERIA
LIPID CONTENT
MAGNESIUM
MOISTURE CONTENT
MOROCCO
MOULDS
POTASSIUM
PROTEIN CONCENTRATES
PROXIMATE COMPOSITION
STAPHYLOCOCCUS
SUGARS
VARIETIES
YEASTS
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Summary:In Figuig oasis of Morocco, dates played an important role in the economic and social lives of the people. Common dates varieties were investigated for biochemical and microbiological composition. Date flesh of all varieties showed high level of total sugars (62.60-83.32%) and a small amounts of protein (2.3-3.85%), ash (2.15-3.46%) and fat (0.1-0.46%) on dry matter basis. Although the mineral contents varied widely, all varieties could be an important source of potassium. Potentially pathogenic bacteria like Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and coliforms were not identified in any of the samples. The most abundant genus found was Aspergillus niger.
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ISSN:1560-8530
1814-9596