Log Reduction (cont'd)
Indicator organism most often used is B. subtilis var. globigii
for H2O2 treatments
Over the years the industry has tended to target a log reduction of B subtilis var. globigii
of 4 or more, for both the aseptic chamber and the packaging material
Reuter, 1993, Aseptic Processing of Foods, pg 159. For LACF aseptic products a
B. subtilis LCR of 5-6 is recommended