Microbiological monitoring mf mineral water commercialized in Brazil

Venturini Pontara, AndréDezuani Dias de Oliveira, ChristianneHoriquini Barbosa, AmirAparecido dos Santos, RafaelHelena Pires, ReginaHenrique Gomes Martins, Carlos

The quality of mineral water commercialized in Brazil regarding the microbial content was analyzed and the results were compared with the standards established by the current legislation. Results demonstrated there was no bacterial contamination, but several types of fungi were found. Therefore, bottled mineral water could be considered a possible route for the transmission of filamentous fungi and yeasts.

1. Mineral water
2. fungi
3. membrane filter technique
4. microbial contamination