For the selective isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds, particularly from food,
environmental, and clinical samples
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Pinkish beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Pink colored opalescent
pH
7.20 ± 0.2 at 25 ˚C (16.65 g/ l)
Color
Pink colored opalescent solution
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Mycological peptone
5.000
Dextrose
10.000
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate
1.000
Magnesium Sulfate
0.500
Rose Bengal
0.050
Chloramphenicol
0.100
pH at 25˚C
7.2 ± 0.2
Directions
Dissolve 16.65 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C
and distribute aseptically, if desired and inoculate test sample aseptically.
