Abstract:
This study was conducted to determine, if the sterilized milk
produced in Sudan, Khartoum State, free from microorganisms.
Ninty Samples of sterilized milk: 30 samples from Capo factory,
30 from premier factory and 30 from Best factory are collected
randomly from different sources and subjected to microbial tests,
which are the DMC and E. coli isolation tests. The results are then
compared with the standard levels given by the Sudanese Standard
and Metrology Organization for sterilized milk.
The results obtained showed no growth of microorganisms in
the different samples of the sterilized milk. And accordingly the
produced sterilized milk is safe for consumption.
Finally certain recommendations are given in this aspect