Selective medium for isolation of Lactobacilli from meats, other foods and dairy products.
Selective medium for isolation of Lactobacilli from meats, other foods and dairy products. Enzymatic digest of casein provides carbon, nitrogen, and amino acids used to support general growth requirements in Lactobacillus Selective Agar Base. Yeast Extract is a major source of vitamins. Dextrose is a carbohydrate. Sodium acetate hydrate and ammonium citrate inhibit streptococci, molds, and other oral microbial flora and restrict swarming. Monopotassium phosphate is the buffering agent. Magnesium sulfate, manganese sulfate and ferrous sulfate are sources of inorganic ions. Polysorbate 80 acts as a surfactant. Agar is the solidifying agent.
Microorganism Growths:Escherichia coli - InhibitedLactobacillus casei - GrowthLactobacillus fermentum - GrowthLactobacillus plantarum - GrowthStaphylococcus aureus - Inhibited
Storage:Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.
Appearance: Supplied as a homogeneous, free flowing beige powder.
Solubility: Slightly hazy, light beige to amber solution.
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
