| Sample types | Sampling locations | No. of samples | Sample numbers | LAB count (Log CFU/mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average (mean±SD) | Range | ||||
| Fermented cow milk | Baotou | 23 | DM1, DM3, DM6, DM8, DM10, DM12, DM13, DM15-DM21, DM23, DM24, DM27-DM32, DM34; | 8.15±0.62 | 6.86~9.13 |
| Bayannur | 25 | BM36-BM38, BM40-BM43, BM45, BM47-BM49, BM52, BM55-BM57, BM59-BM67, BM69; | 8.32±0.62 | 6.74~9.15 | |
| Urum | Baotou | 4 | DM2, DM14, DM25, DM33; BM35, BM39, BM44, BM46, BM50, BM53, BM68; | 8.01±0.77 | 7.07~8.64 |
| Bayannur | 7 | 8.70±0.36 | 8.05~9.14 | ||
| Huruud | Baotou | 5 | DM4, DM5, DM7, DM9, DM22; BM54, BM58; | 7.93±0.49 | 7.32~8.43 |
| Bayannur | 2 | 7.72±1.11 | 6.93~8.50 | ||