Title: THE EFFECT OF HANDLING PRACTICES ON THE QUALITY OF SACHET WATER CONSUMED BY HOUSEHOLDS IN NSUKKA ZONE

Authors:
Mberekpe, P.B (Mrs)

Abstract: Abstract This study ascertained the effect of handling practices on the quality of various sachets water consumed by households in Nsukka zone of Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study. Experimental design was used. Four brands of sachet water were randomly selected by balloting from seventeen brands identified in the zone. The water samples were stored at two storage environment (indoor and refrigeration) and the time durations were day one, 2weeks, 5weeks and 8weeks respectively. The four sample brands were code as MCW; JIW; DOW; and ETW. The samples of water were examined in both sensory and microbial count using standard analytical methods before they were stored in their storage environments and assessed at the treatment time durations respectively. At each treatment time duration, 48 samples of water were analzed. The findings showed that, there were no significant difference at (p

Publication Date: 2016-06-06