Table 5.
Stability of BLIS during long term storage at different temperatures. The activity was measured using L. monocytogenes ATCC 15313 as an indicator microorganism.
| Temperature | Storage Time (Month) | BLIS Activity in (AU/mL) | % Reduction in Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 1 | 2132.62 (±1.15)a | 0 |
| 3 | 1189.67 (±0.00)c | 44.22 | |
| 6 | 370.22 (±1.15)d | 82.64 | |
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| -20°C | 1 | 1592.83 (±2.00)b | 25.31 |
| 3 | 1189.67 (±1.53)c | 44.22 | |
| 6 | 276.51 (±1.54)e | 87.03 | |
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| -80°C | 1 | 1592.83 (±2.00)b | 25.35 |
| 3 | 1189.67 (±1.53)c | 44.22 | |
| 6 | 276.51 (±1.54)e | 87.03 | |
a,b,c,d,eMeans values in the same column expressed with different superscript letters are significantly different at P< 0.05.