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		utborin on June 20, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why green olives come in jars, but black ones come... Is there a difference in heat-resistance between the bacteria and the spores?

Vindicis on June 21, 2017 [–]

Yes. The bacteria dies easier. But, the 12d process, and the f-values are formulated regarding the death of the spores.

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