Total Plate Count, Most Probable Number Index, and Coliform Bacteria of Fresh Cow Milk in Jember Traditional Market

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Abstract

Introduction:  Jember is an area with habit of fresh cow milk consumption. It is presumed to provide the best nutritional source for individual health.

Objectives and Methods:  this study aimed to analyze total plate count, most probable number, and coliform bacteria in fresh cow milk in Jember traditional market. An analytical descriptive research was performed on 30 samples of raw cow milk from 5 different merchants in Jember traditional market from September to October 2023.

Results: The results showed that 7 (23.3%) samples in this study met the TPC requirement but 23 (76.7%) samples exceeded the TPC requirement by SNI. In addition, 10 (33.3%) samples met the MPN requirements but 20 (66.7%) samples exceeded the MPN requirement by SNI.

Conclusions: It was concluded that most of fresh cows milk in Jember traditional market were not eligible to consume due to high TPC, MPN and coliform contamination. Common coliform bacteria found in Fresh cows milk sold in Jember traditional market were Escherichia coli, Enterobacter sp., and Klebsiella sp., respectively. Further study was needed to identify coliform species and analyze other parameters of fresh cows milk in Jember traditional market according to SNI