The Determination Of Coliform Bacteria Numbers In Beverages Iced Cappucino Sold At Roadside Stall On Pantai Panjang Of Bengkulu City

Consuming ready-to-drink beverages is now a lifestyle. However, consuming bacteria contaminated drinks can cause a number of diseases. There are still many traders who do not understand the importance of using good ingredients and maintain the hygiene of the manufacturing process in making this beverages, this study was conducted to determine the quality of ready-to-drink beverages that are circulating microbiologically. This study aims is to detect the presence of coliform bacteria in beverages iced cappucino sold at Roadside Stall On Pantai Panjang Of Bengkulu City. The method used is descriptive method using 5 samples of beverage iced cappucino which included cappuccino with ice cubes, without ice cubes and its servingcup. Sample are tested by MPN method 5-1-1 range to determine the amount of coliform bacteria that pollute. Result : 100% samples contained coliform bacteria. To find out the source of contamination, a separate inspection of the beverage and its manufacturng process is carried out. The average MPN value in these sample with ice cube, without ice cube and its serving cup were 16.2/100 mL, 10.6/100 mL , and 2/100 mL respectively. Coclusion: Due to its bacteria contamination content, according to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 492/Menkes/Per/IV/2010 which state 0 APM/100ml sample, 100% this beverage sample were not qualified to consume. The source of bacterial contamination in this sample is from the material used (both from ice cube and water used in beverage processing), the hygiene of manufacturing process. Keyword beverage Iced Cappucino, Coliform, MPN