PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE MORPHOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM CHICKEN MEAT IN SELECTED AREAS OF JARO, ILOILO CITY
Christel C. Biatan, Allyssa M. Depasupil, Jaime C. Cabarles Jr.

Central Philippine University

Abstract

This study investigated the morphological characteristics of microorganisms isolated from chicken meat samples in Jaro, Iloilo City. Different culture media and pH analysis were employed to examine microbial diversity and metabolic profiles. The findings revealed a wide range of microbial forms, textures, and Gram staining results across different media. Potential presence of organisms such as Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, and Enterobacter species was shown based on colony morphology and the pH tests. The Triple Sugar Iron agar test showed varying metabolic profiles among samples, with some exhibiting rapid growth and strong H2S production. Additionally, pH changes in the meat samples correlated with microbial growth patterns over the incubation period. While this preliminary investigation provides insights into the microbial ecology of local chicken meat, further research using advanced identification techniques is recommended to fully characterize the microbiome and assess food safety implications.

Keywords: Chicken Meat, Spoilage, Spoilage Microorganism, Morphological Characteristics

Topic: Animal product technology