Studies on nutrient contents and microorganisms associated with ‘Dodo Ikire’, a plantain snack from Western Nigeria

Abstract

A survey of microflora of locally sold plantain based convenience food ‘odo ikire’ was carried out and the chemical composition of this indegenous food was also investigated. Microorganisms isolated and characterized from this locally prepared food product include Bacillius subtilis, Bacillius cereus Staphylococcus aureeus, Escherichia
coli, Aspergillus niger and Rhizopus spp. Proximate chemical analysis revealed that ‘dodo ikire’ was rich in lipids, sugar, starch, protein, crude fibre and ash contents. Mineral elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc were also founf to be present in very small quantities. The result obtained were discussed in relation to food value and microbiological quality of ‘dodo ikire’.