For the cultivation of yeasts, molds and aciduric microorganisms.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Light yellow colored, clear opalescent solution
pH
6.2 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (21.00 g/ l)
Color
Light yellow color solution
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptone
5.00
Yeast Extract
3.00
Malt Extract
3.00
Dextrose
10.00
pH at 25˚C
6.2 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 21.00 grams in 990 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and
distribute aseptically desired and inoculate test sample aseptically.
To increase the selectivity the media is acidified up to pH 3.0 to 4.0 by adding 10 ml of 10% lactic
acid solution or add antibiotics. DO NOT HEAT OR BOIL after addition of acid or antibiotics.
Mix well and dispense as desired.
