00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931316483644 Buklod 20251009164540.0 t r |||| u| ta 251009s2025 xxua rm 000 u|eng DCHE rda eng LG 993.5 2025 F66 B66 Bombase, Adriana Roni C. author Microbial scoping of plant-based meat analogues in Philippine retail Adriana Roni C. Bombase. Quezon City University of the Philippines Diliman 2025 123 leaves illustrations 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier In partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology Thesis Bachelor of Science in Food Technology University of the Philippines Diliman 2025 This thesis is not available to the public. Please ask the library for assistance. Thesis classification: P Plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) represent an emerging food category with a crucial paucity in microbial quality and safety information in international and local markets. To address this, the present work evaluated the microbial loads of PBMAs in the Philippines using indicators for bacteria (APC), fungi (YMC), coliforms (TCC), psychrotrophs (PPC) and Staphylococcus aureus (SAC). Products were grouped by protein (Non-Legume, Legume, Soy) and form (Ground, Whole) and compared based on indicators. Microbial loads ranged from <1.00 to 5.23 log cfu g-1 with considerable variation between tests and samples. Ground Non-Legume samples had the highest counts for APC (3.22 log cfu g-1), YMC (3.21 log₁₀), PPC (4.20 log₁₀), and SAC (5.23 log₁₀). Conversely, Soy samples had lowest variance and mean counts for all indicators except PPC. Legume samples exhibited intermediate results ranging from <1.00–4.16 log cfu g-1 and represented the only samples with detectable TCC (1.77 log cfu g-1 in Ground Legume). PPC and SAC were generally higher for Ground samples compared to Whole counterparts. These results illustrate important factors contributing to the microbial complexity of PBMAs and highlight the need for further research to inform industry best practices and development of suitable regulations. Food processing by-products industry Philippines. Food Microbiology Philippines. Food handling Philippines. Food industry and trade Production control Philippines. Plant-based foods. Meat alternatives. Panaligan, Dominic C. adviser. Thesis Available for University of the Philippines Diliman via Digital Archives. Click here to access. https://digitalarchives.upd.edu.ph/item/63024 UP Paper UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2025 F66 B66 Thesis