Table 3 Microbiological and Biochemical test
Parameters for Microbiological tests | ||
|---|---|---|
Test name | Method | Acceptable limit CFU/gm |
Total plate count/Aerobic bacteria/APC | USFDA/BAM | <10,000 |
Total coliform/E. coli | USFDA/BAM | <10 |
Yeast and Mold Count | USFDA/BAM | <10 |
Salmonella | USFDA/BAM | Nil |
Shigella | USFDA/BAM/ ISO | Nil |
Bacillus cereus | USFDA/BAM/ ISO | <10 |
Staphylococci | USFDA/BAM/ ISO | <10 |
Enterobacteriaceae | USFDA/BAM/ ISO | <10 |
Parameters for Biochemical tests | ||
 Test name | Acceptable limit | |
 pH | 6.5-7.5 | |
 Moisture | <2.5% for dry food product | |