Based on the growth rates estimated from the growth profiles (day 1–7), both sterilized UWW (code b) and unsterilized UWW (code c) growth media showed slightly higher growth rates (0.186 ± 0.012, 0.175 ± 0.012 g L-1 d-1) compared to that in the control medium, code a (0.134 ± 0.010).