Standard E.coli count in Coconut Milk

Hi Everyone! Does anyone know the std e.coli count on coconut milk. My results for E.coli test shows "<3.0", what does it mean? I cant find a Microbiological  Standard for coconut milk. Thank You!

Coconut milk is prepared through spray dried process and heat process ensure the minimum count unless final product is cross contaminated. 

Coconut milk is prepared through spray dried process and heat process ensure the minimum count unless final product is cross contaminated. 

We don't undergo spray dried since its only for "powdered" finished product. We just extract the coconut milk and subject it to blast freezer.

Maybe try this thread -

http://www.ifsqn.com...specifications/

Dear Roxcil Malaque,

To give an answer to your specific question:

-  E.coli test shows "<3.0" --> It is a way to express, that there were no colonies of E.coli found in the 3rd decimal dilution. More simply, it means:

E.coli < 10³ (CFU*) / 1 ml product

or

E.coli < 1000 (CFU) / 1 ml product

*CFU = Colony Forming Unit

I hope that now it is more clear for you, what has been mentioned on the document.

Kind regards,

Gerard Heerkens

Dear Roxcil Malaque,

 

To give an answer to your specific question:

 

-  E.coli test shows "<3.0" --> It is a way to express, that there were no colonies of E.coli found in the 3rd decimal dilution. More simply, it means:

 

E.coli < 10³ (CFU*) / 1 ml product

 

or

 

E.coli < 1000 (CFU) / 1 ml product

 

*CFU = Colony Forming Unit

 

 

I hope that now it is more clear for you, what has been mentioned on the document.

 

Kind regards,

 

Gerard Heerkens

Thanks Gerard! This can help a lot!

You're welcome! Have a nice day!

Hi Gerard,

There is another possible interpretation to the number in OP.

The number may refer to a standard MPN test with no positive tubes (0-0-0), ie no detected activity, or statistically speaking,  <3.0 cfu/gram

Since this is for E.coli I sincerely hope the MPN version is nearer the truth. :smile:

Hi Charles,

Thanks a lot for your additional and helpful comments!

Kind regards,

Gerard

Dear Roxcil,

Please check the answer from Charles C. above, as it is really nearer to the truth. I found some tables from the USDA, where the combinations are explained:

https://www.fsis.usd...pdf?MOD=AJPERES

Kind regards,

Gerard Heerkens

HI Everyone! Thank you for being so interactive, its appreciated. 

Is there anything else that goes with the "<3.0" number?  I ask because if there is a CFU/mL or CFU/gm after that it is very different than the 3 decimal places (logs) another poster mentioned.

Further, it really depends on the product and the process.  If the ingredient comes in with a low level of e.coli (which it should) and you have a treatment step, such as blast freezing, then you really should see any e.coli unless there is regrowth during or after thawing.