For the isolation & enumeration of spoilage organisms of citrus products & for examining fruit beverages.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Cream to beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚C
Color
Light cream colored opalescent
pH
5.5 ±0.2 at 25˚C (45.50 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Light cream-colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Tryptone
10.00
Yeast extract
3.00
Dextrose
4.00
Dipotassium phosphate
2.50
Orange serum
9.00
Agar
17.00
pH (at 25⁰C)
5.5 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 45.50 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes (Avoid overheating). Cool to
45-50°C. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.
