P. guilliermondii was consistently present as the dominant species during the early stage of the fermentation, whereas H.
uvarum became more prevalent towards the end of the six-day fermentation period, with populations
increasing from an initial level of 5 log CFU/mL to 8 log CFU/mL at the end of fermentation. The ethanol
levels in samples from both regions of Thailand were maximal at 2 days of fermentation, reaching
1 to 2% (v/v) but then declined thereafter.