Packaging evaluation is essential for the survival of its microbial content. Three types of container (plastic, cup, and bottle) were evaluated in this study. The parameters analyzed were cell viability and its ability to form biocellulose of paste inoculum for 28 weeks. As a result, the cell viability of Acetobacter sp. RMG-2 packaged in three types container has opposite trends to longer storage period. Cell viability of Acetobacter sp. RMG-2 packaged in the cup reached the highest (5,8 x 108 cfu/mL) for 28 weeks of storage period. Thickness and dry weight of biocellulose formation inside retrieved from plastic cup were 0,1 cm and 0,4 grams respectively.

(Ludya/Pustakawan)