Microbiological quality and safety of 'satar' in Terengganu

Abstract

„Satar‟ is one of popular Malaysian ready-to-eat (RTE) food especially in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The microbiological quality and safety of „Satar‟ are important in ensuring this food is safe for consumption. However, limited study has been addressed on the quality and safety including the prevalence and enumeration of foodborne bacteria, storage stability „Satar‟ at different storage conditions and antibiotic susceptibility test of foodborne pathogenic bacteria in „Satar‟. Microbiological quality of pre and post-grilling of „Satar‟ were investigated at different location and sampling time.