Table 2.
Recovery of the viable spores of each strain during powder product intermediate process.
| Strain designation | Total spores in (CFU) | Total spores out (CFU) | p value | Recovery (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPB 011 | 3.11 × 1014 | 3.26 × 1014 | 0.64 | 105 |
| CPB 020 | 2.98 × 1014 | 3.50 × 1014 | 0.17 | 118 |
| CPB 029 | 3.19 × 1014 | 3.40 × 1014 | 0.16 | 106 |
| CPB 035 | 8.23 × 1015 | 9.61 × 1015 | 0.99 | 117 |
| D 014 | 3.32 × 1014 | 3.39 × 1014 | 0.81 | 102 |
| HP 1.6 | 2.62 × 1014 | 3.13 × 1014 | 0.17 | 119 |
Statistical analysis was done using a simple two tailed t-test using equal variances and the 95 % confidence level (n = 5).