TABLE 1.

Decimal reduction time, D value, in the inactivation of A. niger spores under high-pressure carbonation

Temp (°C)	dCO2 concn (γ)	D (min)
44	24.4	1.74
46	24.2	0.60
48	23.0	0.39
50	21.7	0.24
52	22.9	0.16
52a	0
52b	0

^aPhysiological saline without CO₂.

^bMcIlvaine buffer (pH 3.0) without CO₂.