Análisis microbiológico de jarabes medicinales naturales, expendidos en tiendas naturistas el cercado de Ica.
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2025
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Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga
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Objetivo: Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo general fue analizar los microorganismos
presentes en los jarabes medicinales naturales, expendidos en tiendas naturistas del cercado de
Ica.
Métodos: Se adquirieron cuatro jarabes naturales de estas tiendas naturistas del cercado de Ica
para su análisis microbiológico, que incluyó el recuento de mohos y levaduras, recuento total de
bacterias, así como la identificación de bacterias, coliformes totales y fecales.
Resultados: Se observó que dos muestras superaron los límites permitidos para el recuento total
de bacterias (≤ 10³ UFC/mL). El jarabe "Bronquio-Tos-Asma" presentó un valor alarmante de
2000 UFC/mL, mientras que el "Suero de Tocosh" alcanzó 6500 UFC/mL. En cuanto a
los coliformes totales, el jarabe "Bronquio-Expect" se mantuvo dentro del límite especificado por
la USP (ausencia/mL), lo cual es positivo. Sin embargo, todos los productos mostraron niveles
bajos de coliformes fecales (NMP <3), indicando un aspecto favorable en términos de seguridad
microbiológica. En la identificación específica, se detectó la presencia de Staphylococcus
aureus en el jarabe "Ulcer-Gastrisan Mylanta Gas", lo que resalta la necesidad urgente de mejorar
los procesos de producción y control microbiológico para prevenir contaminaciones peligrosas.
Conclusiones: Los jarabes medicinales naturales vendidos en tiendas naturistas en Ica presentan
una alta incidencia de contaminación microbiana, lo que subraya la urgencia de implementar
controles microbiológicos rigurosos para salvaguardar la salud de los consumidores, que prefieren
usar tratamientos alternativos no convencionales.
Objective: The general objective of this research was to analyze the microorganisms present in natural medicinal syrups sold in health food stores in the Ica area. Methods: Four natural syrups were purchased from these health food stores in Ica for microbiological analysis, which included counting molds and yeasts, total bacterial counts, as well as identifying bacteria, total coliforms, and fecal coliforms. Results: It was observed that two samples exceeded the permitted limits for total bacterial counts (≤ 10³ UFC/mL). The syrup "Bronquio-Tos-Asma" showed an alarming value of 2000 UFC/mL, while "Suero de Tocosh" reached 6500 UFC/mL. Regarding total coliforms, the syrup "Bronquio Expect" remained within the limit specified by the USP (absence/mL), which is positive. However, all products showed low levels of fecal coliforms (NMP <3), indicating a favorable aspect in terms of microbiological safety. In specific identification, the presence of Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the syrup "Ulcer-Gastrisan Mylanta Gas," highlighting the urgent need to improve production processes and microbiological control to prevent dangerous contaminations. Conclusions: Natural medicinal syrups sold in health food stores in Ica exhibit a high incidence of microbial contamination, underscoring the urgency of implementing rigorous microbiological controls to safeguard consumer health, especially for those who prefer using unconventional alternative treatments.
Objective: The general objective of this research was to analyze the microorganisms present in natural medicinal syrups sold in health food stores in the Ica area. Methods: Four natural syrups were purchased from these health food stores in Ica for microbiological analysis, which included counting molds and yeasts, total bacterial counts, as well as identifying bacteria, total coliforms, and fecal coliforms. Results: It was observed that two samples exceeded the permitted limits for total bacterial counts (≤ 10³ UFC/mL). The syrup "Bronquio-Tos-Asma" showed an alarming value of 2000 UFC/mL, while "Suero de Tocosh" reached 6500 UFC/mL. Regarding total coliforms, the syrup "Bronquio Expect" remained within the limit specified by the USP (absence/mL), which is positive. However, all products showed low levels of fecal coliforms (NMP <3), indicating a favorable aspect in terms of microbiological safety. In specific identification, the presence of Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the syrup "Ulcer-Gastrisan Mylanta Gas," highlighting the urgent need to improve production processes and microbiological control to prevent dangerous contaminations. Conclusions: Natural medicinal syrups sold in health food stores in Ica exhibit a high incidence of microbial contamination, underscoring the urgency of implementing rigorous microbiological controls to safeguard consumer health, especially for those who prefer using unconventional alternative treatments.
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Análisis microbiológico, Jarabes medicinales, Tiendas naturistas