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Targeted microorganisms
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MIC (mg/L)
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Gram-positive bacteria
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Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris
Lactobacillus spp.
Leuconostoc spp.
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20-50
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Yeasts
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Saccharomyces spp.
Candida spp.
Hansenula spp.
Zygosaccharomyces spp.
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10-25
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Mold
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Aspergillus spp.
Penicillium spp.
Byssochlamys spp.
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30-60
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Soft juice drinks may be spoiled by one or more yeast, bacteria and/or mold microorganisms. Spoilage tends to produce off-flavors, odors, and sedimentation. Yeasts such as Saccharomyces, Zygosaccharomyces, Candida, and Dekkera spp. are the most common. Also, acidophilic bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Alicyclobacillus and Zymomonas spp., and molds like Penicillium spp. and Aspergillus spp., pose serious concern. Addition of 150 mg/kg Fixolor® AT which can significantly reduce color fading and TPC spoilage.