*C.E. Oshoma

The suitability of banana peel medium for Aspergillus niger Single Cell Protein (SCP) and amylase production was studied. Single Cell Protein and amylase production was investigated using media designated as Supplemented Banana Peel (SBP), Glucose Banana Peel (GBP) and Unsupplemented Banana Peel (UBP). Biomass of A. niger protein content, amylase production and pH were determined using standard techniques in the course of submerged fermentation. Analyses of the various media showed that SBP medium produced the highest yield of A.

Plants that are referred to as “herbs” are not used as a food, but are grown and consumed as a garnishment for flavour enhancement, seasoning, and sometimes for alleged healing properties. This study investigates the microbiological quality of common herbal drugs sold in Benin City and antibacterial susceptibility profile of the Isolates. Herbal concoctions were purchased from various traditional medicine sales outlet in Benin City, Nigeria, coded as HA to HJ. Bacterial were cultured on Nutrients Agar while fungi were cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar.