TABLE 1.
Estimated parameters of the modified Gompertz model for CFU growth of W. sebi at an aw of 0.82 in crystalline sugara
| Sugar | Temp (°C) | λs (days) | μs (days−1) | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 3 ± 2 | 0.44 ± 0.08 | 7.7 ± 0.2 |
| 10 | 23 ± 9 | 0.12 ± 0.04 | 6.1 ± 0.5 | |
| Extrawhite | 20 | 4 ± 4 | 0.6 ± 0.4 | 5.3 ± 0.4 |
| 10 | 5 ± 8 | 0.13 ± 0.05 | 4.9 ± 0.4 |
a
Estimated values ± 95% confidence intervals. λs, CFU growth lag; μs, maximum specific CFU growth rate; A = ln(N∞/N0), where N0 is the inoculation level (40 CFU g−1) and N∞ is the carrying capacity of the sugar (in CFU per gram).