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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Hazards and critical control points for traditional sago starch production in Papua New Guinea: Implications for food safety education
Food Control, Volume 21, No. 5, Year 2010
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Sago starch is an important food in lowland Papua New Guinea (PNG), however cases of severe illness following its consumption have been documented. A hazard analysis of traditional sago starch production and consumption was conducted, based on observations of the preparation process, and findings from sociological and microbiological studies. Hazards identified included common pathogenic bacteria and toxigenic fungi. Critical control points (CPP) were identified at various stages of the production process, including tree selection, starch extraction, sago storage and cooking. Storage methods that promoted spontaneous fermentation were deemed the most important risk reduction process in the production of safe sago starch. The CCPs formed the basis of an education campaign that was developed to provide guidance on how to maximise the safety of sago starch within the cultural and socio-economic context of rural PNG. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Greenhill, Andrew R.
Australia, Townsville
James Cook University
Papua new Guinea, Goroka
Papua new Guinea Institute of Medical Research
Shipton, Warren A.
Australia, Townsville
James Cook University
Thailand, Saraburi
Asia-pacific International University
Blaney, Barry J.
Australia, Brisbane
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Amoa, Betty Bediako
Papua new Guinea, Lae
Papua new Guinea University of Technology
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Kopel, E.
Papua new Guinea, Port Moresby
University of Papua new Guinea
Pelowa, Daniel B.
Papua new Guinea, Balimo
Balimo Health Centre
Gena, M.
Australia, Townsville
James Cook University
Warner, Jeffrey M.
Australia, Townsville
James Cook University
Statistics
Citations: 8
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 8
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.10.003
ISSN:
09567135
Research Areas
Environmental
Food Security
Study Locations
Guinea