Presence of Intestinal Parasites in Cabbage (B. oleracea var. capitata) Sold at Public Market

Abstract

This study aimed to ascertain the existence of intestinal parasites in raw cabbage vegetables sold at the public market in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, and examined using various treatments. This study took a quantitative approach and was established using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). There were five (5) treatments replicated three (3) times. Soaking, sedimentation, and centrifugation were performed on the cabbage samples. The intestinal parasites were detected using a microscope, with a glass slide containing a drop of suspension mixed with a drop of Lugol’s Iodine placed on the microscope’s stage. Results of the investigation revealed the presence and number of intestinal parasites found in cabbage samples per treatment used in the study.  It was found that the number of intestinal parasites identified in cabbage differs significantly across the various treatments used, and Treatment 1 has the highest average of intestinal parasites found in cabbage. Additionally, the experiment discovered intestinal parasites in 33.33% of cabbage samples. Thus, the investigation ascertained that intestinal parasites are discovered in raw cabbage vegetables sold at the Isulan public market.