Table 2.
The MIC and MBC values of the three preservatives to Asaia lannensis at different pH values.
| Preservatives | MIC (g/L) | MBC (g/L) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH = 4 | pH = 5 | pH = 6 | pH = 7 | pH = 4 | pH = 5 | pH = 6 | pH = 7 | |
| Potassium sorbate | 0.5 | 4.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 0.5 | 8.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Sodium benzoate | 0.5 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 16.0 |
| Sodium sulfite | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
MBC, minimum bactericidal concentration; MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration.