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ICUMSA Method GS2-53 (2022)
Osmotolerant Yeasts and Xerotolerant Moulds in White Sugar by Membrane Filtration or Pour Plating
1 Scope and Field of Application
This method is used for the enumeration of osmotolerant yeasts and xerotolerant moulds in refined sugar products. Membrane filtration should be used for water soluble products that will contain low levels of microorganisms. Pour plate method is restricted to products that cannot be dissolved in water or products that are dark coloured, which can be difficult to filter.
Online Access to ICUMSA Method GS2-53 (2022)
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS2-53 (2022) can be obtained from the Sugar Industry Website, operated by Bartens. The online access for two years costs EUR35 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citizens without EU VAT No.).