Firstly, log-linear and modified Gompertz models were fitted for
inactivation of B. subtilis spores under isothermal heating at
95e110 C. Then, spore inactivation with retort treatments was
compared to estimated lethality based on isothermal inactivation
kinetics. Lastly, effect of selected P/T treatments on spores was
studied. All treatments were performed in duplicate (using two
spore batches) with three technical repeats (n ¼ 6).