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Effect of water content on microbial inactivation
| Substrate | Water content (%) | End-point pH after treatment | Log (N/N0) (E. coli) | Log (N/N0) (S. cerevisiae) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter paper without drying | 37 | 5.3 | −4.8 | −2.3 |
| Filter paper with drying | 6 | 5.6 | −0.09 | −0.57 |
