Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Chandan Kumar Sahu, Subhash Kumar Verma, Keshab Das, Anil Patyal and Rahul Pendro

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in Durg district of Chhattisgarh to assess hygienic outlook of consumers through contact survey studies. The district was divided in three zones and 200 respondents from each zone were selected purposively to constitute a total sample size of 600 respondents for the study and two indices based on questions were constructed. The findings indicate microbial load from fresh meat differed significantly amongst zones. Standard Plate Count was observed in between three zones and irrespective of zone of sampling a non-significant (p>0.05) variation was observed in raw meat samples and value added meat sample (Chicken curry) between all three zones. Coliform count was observed in raw meat and value added meat samples (chicken curry) between all three zones was found to have non-significant variation (p>0.05). It was concluded that for the success of meat processing sector, consumers need to be aware, educated about processing pattern and value addition in meat products.