Table 2.
Mean counts (Log CFU/mL ± standard deviation) of yeast and LAB (lactic acid bacteria) enumerated by plate count method.
| LAB (Log CFU/mL) | Yeasts (Log CFU/mL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous | 5.18 ± 4.78 b | 6.23 ± 6.39 |
| LAB Mix | 6.07 ± 4.76 c | 6.82 ± 6.81 |
| L. mesenteroides | 6.24 ± 5.91 a | 6.06 ± 5.96 |
| Kefir | 5.07 ± 5.06 b | 6.09 ± 6.02 |
a,b,c Different letters indicate statistical significance determined with ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s HSD (honestly significant difference) post hoc test (p < 0.05).