Table 1: Enumeration of moulds, yeasts and total heterotrophic bacteria in spices in various regions of Ethiopia between Jan. 2010 and Dec. 2017.

Parameter Microbial Count (CFU/g)
<1 1-100 101-1000 1001-10000 10001-1000000 >1000001 Total
Mould 69 9 50 29 5 0 162
Yeast 134 5 10 6 7 0 162
HPC 29 7 20 25 79 2 162

CFU–colony forming unit, HPC–heterotrophic plate count