Table 5.
Mean comparisons between different microbiological analyses
| Sample | n | AMCa | APCa | Total coliformsa | Yeast and mould counta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 60 | 5.9A | 5.6B | 5.1C | 5.1C |
| Cucumber | 60 | 6.3A | 5.7B | 4.9C | 4.6C |
| Carrot | 60 | 5.9A | 6.1A | 5.3B | 5.4B |
| Radish | 60 | 6.0A | 5.7B | 5.2C | 5.2C |
| Coriander | 60 | 5.8A | 5.5A | 4.7B | 4.7B |
| Beet-root | 60 | 6.1A | 6.1A | 5.1B | 5.3B |
| Cabbage | 60 | 5.1A | 5.3A | 4.0B | 3.9B |
| Spinach | 60 | 7.3A | 7.0A | 5.8B | 4.3C |
n Number of samples
Means having different letters (A–C) are significantly different (p < 0.05)
aThe unit of number is log cfu/g