Preliminary Analysis of Microbial Growth in Deep Fried Chicken Skin Sold Along R.N. Pelaez Boulevard

This study, which was conducted at CEDAR, delved into the cooking and selling practices, and analysis of microbial growth of deep fried chicken skin sold along R.N. Pelaez Boulevard, Cagayan de Oro City. It focused on four major points: (1) The process of preparation, cooking and selling of deep fried chicken skin; (2) The kinds of microorganisms present in deep fried chicken skin; (3) The possible diseases that these microorganisms may cause; and (4) Determine the compliance of vendors selling deep fried chicken skin. In answering these problems, the researchers used the descriptive type of research design. The method that the researchers use was the heating process next is the media preparation and lastly the transfer of microorganism following the protocol that the laboratory has. These method used were to determine the microorganisms underlying in the deep fried chicken skin, including the different diseases that these microorganisms caused. The analysis yielded the following results: Test 1- No Growth after 24 hrs. of incubation; Test 2- Gram (-) Bacilli ; Test 3- Final Report: Gram (+) Cocci. In conclusion, as observed from the study, the preparation, cooking and selling of deep fried chicken skin needs improvement in terms of complying with sanitary and hygienic considerations so that food borne illnesses would be prevented. Basing on the results that the researchers found, there are microorganisms living in a deep fried chicken skin that causes several diseases that are harmful to human health like respiratory problems, urinary problems, gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, emesis, and food poisoning.

 

Keywords - Preliminary analysis, microbial growth, deep fried chicken skin, R.N. Pelaez Boulevard