ICUMSA Method GS2-45 (2026)

The Determination of the Slime-forming Bacterial Count in Refined Sugar Products by the Pour Plate Method or the Membrane Filter Method - Accepted

ICUMSA Method GS2-45 (2026)
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Slime-forming bacteria in white sugar are enumerated by filtration through a sterile membrane filter (low-level microorganism content) or a pour plate technique (higher level microorganism content). Prepared samples are incubated at 30 °C for 48 hours prior to enumeration. The method has Accepted Status for white sugar and there are no precision data available.

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