Microbiological examination

Cumin seeds

Coriander seeds

Whole fresh basil herb

Total bacterial count

No.

5.3 × 10³

5.4 × 10³

6.1 × 10³

Log No.

3.72

3.73

3.78

Anaerobic bacterial count

No.

4.6 × 10³

3.6 × 10³

5.5 × 10³

Log No.

3.65

3.55

3.47

Moulds and yeasts

No.

9.5 × 10²

2.5 × 10²

2.5 × 10²

Log No.

2.97

2.39

2.39

Coliform group count

No.

1.0 × 10³

1.4 × 10 ³

2.1 × 10³

Log No.

3.00

3.14

3.32

Salmonella spp.

No.

-

-

-

Log No.

-

-

-