Determinación del control microbiológico de productos naturales derivados de la maca (Lepidium meyenii W.) comercializados en el mercado central San Camilo, Arequipa, durante los meses de noviembre, diciembre de 2014 y enero de 2015
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2015
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Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa
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En Perú, el consumo de productos medicinales naturales es común, pero muchos no cumplen con las especificaciones sanitarias. Este estudio evaluó la calidad microbiológica de productos derivados de la maca (Lepidium meyenii) en el mercado San Camilo de Arequipa. Se analizaron 25 productos en diciembre y enero, siguiendo los parámetros de la OMS. Se encontraron altos niveles de contaminación bacteriana, fúngica y de patógenos en el 92% de los productos, mientras que solo el 8% eran aptos para el consumo humano.
Abstract In Peru, the consumption of medicinal products with natural active ingredients is common, but many do not meet the established specifications and are sold without sanitary registrations. This study aimed to determine the microbiological quality of natural products derived from maca (Lepidium meyenii) and assess their suitability for consumption. Sampling was conducted at the San Camilo market in Arequipa, purchasing 25 different products in December and repeating the sampling in January. The analysis followed WHO parameters for oral health products. The results showed that 92% of the products were contaminated with bacteria, fungi, or pathogens, making them unfit for human consumption, while only 8% were suitable.
Abstract In Peru, the consumption of medicinal products with natural active ingredients is common, but many do not meet the established specifications and are sold without sanitary registrations. This study aimed to determine the microbiological quality of natural products derived from maca (Lepidium meyenii) and assess their suitability for consumption. Sampling was conducted at the San Camilo market in Arequipa, purchasing 25 different products in December and repeating the sampling in January. The analysis followed WHO parameters for oral health products. The results showed that 92% of the products were contaminated with bacteria, fungi, or pathogens, making them unfit for human consumption, while only 8% were suitable.
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Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Escuela profesional y Académica de Biología. Tesis para optar el título profesional de Biólogo.
Asesor: Mg Jose Fernandez Rivera
Asesor: Mg Jose Fernandez Rivera
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Microbiología, Plantas Medicinales, Contaminación de alimentos