Asma Afshari

Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Microbial Quality of Traditional Sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh, During Ramadan in Mashhad, Iran

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbial quality of traditional sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh made in the confectioneries of the Mashhad during the holy month of Ramadan. Materials and Methods:  This study was a cross-sectional study. Seventy five samples  of traditional sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh were collected randomly from confectionaries  of Mashhad during Ramadan month ...

[ 2 ] - The Evaluation of Aflatoxin Contamination in Various Foods in Iran: a Review

Introduction: Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites produced by Aspergillus fungi, in particular Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nomius and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins have undesirable effects on human and animal health and lead to various diseases, including liver disorders. Four main types of aflatoxin are B1, B2, G1 and G2, and aflatoxin M1 and M2 are metabolites derived from a...

[ 3 ] - Assessment of Microbial and Chemical Quality of a Ready to Eat Food, Olivier Salad, in Mashhad City

Introduction: Olivier salad is one of the most common cold fast foods in our country that is nutritious because of its various ingredients, so it is susceptible to bacterial contamination. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical and microbial quality of Olivier salads that were sold in Mashhad groceries. Methods: In this study, 26 samples from two types of Ol...