Product Name
Malt Extract Broth Base
Product Overview
Malt Extract Broth Base,granulated is recommended for the detection, isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds.
Form
Cream to yellow coloured granular medium
Characteristic
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 25-30 centigrade for 48-72 hours.
Reaction of 2.0% w/v aqueous solution at 25 centigrade. pH : 5.4±0.2.
Storage
Store below 30 centigrade in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 - 8 centigrade.
Instructions
Suspend 20 grams in 1000 ml distilled water and soak for 15 minutes. Heat if necessary to dissolve the medium completely. Mix well and dispense in tubes or flasks as desired. Sterilize by autoclaving at 10 lbs pressure (115 centigrade) for 10 minutes. Avoid overheating. If desired, to adjust acidic pH use 10% Lactic Acid.
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