For the enrichment of Salmonella spp in foods, water and faeces
Applications
- Selective enrichment
- SALMONELLA
Packaging
Suspend 63 grams of the medium in one liter of distilled water. Mix well and dissolve by heating with frequent agitation. Do not boil. Dispense into sterilized containers homogenizing the medium well enough to distribute the calcium carbonate. AVOID OVERHEATING. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. The growth of Proteus is inhibited by taking the pH to 6.5 or also by adding Novobiocin at 0.4%.
Formula
- Calcium Carbonate 20
- Potassium Tetrathionate 20
- Meat Peptone 8.6
- Dehydrated Ox Bile 8
- Sodium Chloride 6.4
- Brilliant Green 0.07
