Table 2. Evaluation of CSIC film compatibility with Lactobacillus.

The positive value indicates increased cell viability. In contrast, negative values illustrate decreased cell viability. The loss of viability has to be < 1 log10 to meet the safety requirement.

Lactobacillus strain tested	Log Difference (T30 minute Plate Count – T0 minute Plate Count)
L.crisp ATCC 33197	0.113
L.jen LBP 28Ab	−0.154
L.jen ATCC 25258	−0.068
L.crisp ATCC 20225	−0.082
L.crisp LBP 90Aa	−0.143
L.crisp 6099	−0.100
L.crisp 2116V	−0.023