MICROBIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND ELECTRO-PHYSICAL PROFILING OF A LOCALLY PRODUCED ENERGY DRINK “SOKUDAYE”

Authors

  • Joy Abiola Onipede Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Olanrewaju Adewunmi Mokuolu Physics Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Anselem Abonyi Ugwuanyi Chemistry Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Oluwabukola Samuel Oyeyinka Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Inioluwa Grace Owolabi Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Susan Adebimpe Adegboye Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,
  • Oluwaponmile Dorcas Agbeyangi Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Ayomide Deborah Adewusi Biology Department, Centre for Degree Programmes, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta in affiliation with the University of Ibadan,

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the safety of the locally produced energy drink “Sokudaye.” The objectives were to investigate microbial contamination, heavy metal and mineral content, and the physicochemical properties of the drink. Laboratory analyses were conducted to assess bacterial presence, concentrations of lead, mercury, copper, sodium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, as well as physicochemical properties and electrical resistivity. The drink was found to be acidic and contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and heavy metals, particularly lead and mercury above permissible limits, alongside abnormal mineral content and electrical resistivity variations. The results indicate that “Sokudaye” poses significant health risks due to microbial and chemical contamination, emphasizing the need for improved production oversight and public health interventions.

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Published

2025-06-30

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025)

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ARTICLES

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