For detection and confirmation of Salmonella species from water 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
Greenish brown colored opalescent gel
pH
7.00 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (46.70 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Meat extract
5.000
Peptone
5.000
Disodium phosphate
1.000
Sodium phosphate
0.600
Lactose
10.000
Sucrose
10.000
Phenol Red
0.090
Brilliant Green
0.005
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.0 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 46.70 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely (AVOID OVERHEATING) Do not autoclave the medium and cool it to 42-45 °C and
distribute aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample
aseptically.
