Assessment of stilbene residues in cattle through analytical control in Korca region

ALI LILO1*, KAPLLAN SULAJ2 1*Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary, Street “A. Moisiu” 82, Tirana, Albania  2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kamez, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: liloali71@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The use of substances having hormonal action is banned in Albania. However, sometimes forbidden drugs may be added to feeds for illegal administration or treatment to cattle for […]

Screening of quinolone antibiotic residues in beef sold in Kosovo

HAMDI ALIU1*, KAPLLAN SULAJ2 1Veterinary Doctor in Podujevo Region, Kosovo, 2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kamëz, Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: hamdialiu@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract This study aimed to find the effects of quinolone antibiotics in beef used in three regions of Kosovo. Total numbers of 89 beef meat samples were collected randomly from local meat shops for analysis. Extraction and determination […]

The differences in the microbial numbers of the raw minced meat preparation during the shelf life of the product

ERMELINDA NEXHIPI1 , ELVIRA BELI2 1The Department of Microbiology, the Institution Food Safety and Veterinary “, of Tirana 2The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, the University of Agriculture of Kames, of Tirana * corresponding author e-mail: emanexhipi@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: In this study we have examined the raw minced meat preparation, during the shelf life, in […]

Microbiological quality and physicochemical parameters of two types of fermented salami during ripening

XHULIETA HAMITI1*,ILIRJANA BOCI1, ELDA ZIU2 , ARDIAN XINXO3 1Chemistry Department, Natural Science Faculty, University of Tirana, Albania 2 Industrial Chemistry Departments, Natural Science Faculty, University of Tirana, Albania 2 Head of Quality Control, “E.H.W GmbH”, Meat Processing Plant-Tirana, Albania 3 Deputy Director, ISUV of Albania *Coresponding author Email: xhuljeta40@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The dry-fermented sausages that have always been imported […]

Frequency and characteristics of Listeria spp. in minced meat in Albanian retail market

ELVIRA BELI1*, RENIS MAÇI2, SONILA ÇOÇOLI1, HALIT MEMOÇI2 1Agricultural University, Kamez, Albania 2Food Safety and Veterinary Institute, Str. Aleksandër Moisiu nr. 82 Tirana * Corresponding author e-mail; elvira.beli@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Listeriosis is the emerging bacterial zoonotic infections worldwide. Among the species of the genus Listeria, Listeria monocytogens is known as causative agent of humans and animals […]

Staphylococcus aureus in locally produced white cheese in Tirana market

Elvira Beli1*, Renis Maçi2, Sonila Çoçoli1, Halit Memoçi2 1 Agricultural University, Kamez, Albania 2 Food Safety and Veterinary Institute, Str. Aleksandër Moisiu nr. 82 Tirana * Corresponding author e-mail: elvira.beli@yahoo.com: Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Cheese has nutritional value, its consumption is very common in Albania, but is also excellent medium for bacterial growth, source of […]

Evaluation of Microbiological Criteria of Raw Milk in Albania

Gentiana Bardhi1*, ilirjana boci2, ederina ninga3 1Food National Authority, Tirana, Albania, 2Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania, 3 Department of Toxicology, Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary, Tirana, Albania * Corresponding author e-mail: gbardhi12@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext  Abstract: This paper gives the results of the Albanian monitoring plan for […]

Role of Nitrite in Processed Meat Products and its Degradation during their Storage

ILIRJANA BOCI1*, ELDA ZIU2, GENTIANA BARDHI 3 1* Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania, 2 Head of Quality Control, Meat Processing Plant, EHW,Tirana, Albania, 3Food National Authority, Tirana, Albania, *corresponding author e-mail  ilirjanaboci@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract This paper represents the analytical data of nitrite level obtained from the experimental work […]

Evaluation of physical and chemical characteristics of milk and white cheese produced in the southern region of Albania

MARSELA ÇOMO1* , ROZANA TROJA2 , MAJLINDA TERPO1 1Department of Chemistry, University “Eqrem Cabej”, Gjirokastra, Albania 2Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of  Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: marsela_omo@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The physical and chemical characteristics of milk, especially fat and protein content, are considered as very important parameters for the Albanian white […]

Assessment of the process hygiene and safety meat products RTE, produced in the region of Tirana

ERMELINDA NEXHIPI1 , ELVIRA BELI2 1The Department of Microbiology, the Institution Food Safety and Veterinary “, of Tirana 2The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, the University of Agriculture of Kames, of Tirana * corresponding author e-mail: emanexhipi@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The foodborne diseases place an important role for public health, because they cause not only infection […]