Hoffmann, F. L. [UNESP]Garcia-Cruz, C. H. [UNESP]Vinturim, T. M. [UNESP]Pagnocca, F. C. [UNESP]2014-05-272014-05-271997-12-01Folia Microbiologica, v. 42, n. 3, p. 199-202, 1997.0015-5632http://hdl.handle.net/11449/65242The number and the main groups of microorganisms present in samples of different nonalcoholic carbonated beverages (lemon, orange and guaraná soft drinks) obtained from a small factory were analyzed. The samples were obtained at the end of the processing line. They were then divided into two lots: one was sent to immediate analysis, the other was stored at environmental temperature for 90 d thereafter it was submitted to the same analysis. Aliquots of 1 mL were drawn from the various samples and the corresponding decimal dilutions were prepared. They were then grown in culture media and counts of mesophilic aerobic bacteria, molds and yeasts, acid-producing bacteria, total and fecal coliforms were taken. It was observed that, of all the analyzed samples, at time 0 or after storage sample C (orange) was the best, since it conformed to the microbiological standards established by legislation. The guaraná type could also be consumed on day zero; the lemon type was inadequate for consumption of all the analyzed samples, the orange type was the only one that could be consumed within 3 months of storage.199-202engbacterial countBrazilcarbonated beveragecomparative studyfood controlfruitlegal aspectmicrobiologyquality controlstandardCarbonated BeveragesColony Count, MicrobialFood MicrobiologyFruitQuality ControlArtigo10.1007/BF02818978WOS:A1997WZ66400008Acesso restrito2-s2.0-034590852506543093982980953761109299906668