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Isolation of fungi from local bread of Chhindwara
M K Rai1, S Upadhyaya, R M Andeo
1Microbiology Research Lab., Danielson College, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
Abstract:
In the present paper, fungi isolated from bread samples are being reported. Out of 150 samples of bread, only 20 samples appeared to be infected but when cultured all the samples could not give positive results, except, A. fumigatus. Ten fungi including Aspergillus fumigatus, A. niger, A. flavus, A. glaucous, A. carnous, A. terreus, A. ochraceous, Rhizophus stolonifer, Trichoderma harrianua, and Trichothecium roseum were recovered from the bread samples. Among these A. fumigatus and A. niger were dominant which are known to cause toxicity and pulmonary aspergillosis in human beings.
Insights
Fungi were isolated from bread samples, with Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger found to be dominant. These fungi can cause human toxicity and pulmonary aspergillosis.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Food Microbiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Bread is a staple food susceptible to fungal contamination.
- Fungal spoilage of bread can lead to health risks.
- Identifying common bread fungi is crucial for food safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and report fungi isolated from bread samples.
- To determine the prevalence of different fungal species in bread.
- To highlight potentially pathogenic fungi found in bread.
Main Methods:
- Collection of 150 bread samples.
- Culturing of samples to isolate fungi.
- Identification of fungal species using standard mycological techniques.
Main Results:
- Ten fungal species were recovered from bread samples.
- Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger were the dominant species identified.
- Aspergillus fumigatus was isolated from all samples that yielded positive culture results.
Conclusions:
- Bread samples harbor a variety of fungi, including pathogenic species.
- Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger are significant contaminants of bread.
- The presence of these fungi poses a risk for human health, including toxicity and aspergillosis.