Table 2.
PEF inactivation rate constant (k) of spoilage microorganisms in low-alcohol red wine. (unit: μs−1)
Microorganism | Electric field strength (kV/cm) | ||
---|---|---|---|
20 | 30 | 40 | |
Total aerobes | 1.86 × 10−3 | 7.73 × 10−3 | 0.015 |
Yeast | 3.73 × 10−3 | 0.011 | 0.015 |
Lactic acid bacteria | 9.51 × 10−4 | 4.64 × 10−3 | 0.010 |