For detection of thermophillic anaerobic organisms causing sulphide spoilage in foods.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Light amber colored opalescent
pH
7.1 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (26.00 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Light amber colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Tryptone
10.000
Sodium Sulphite
0.500
Ferric citrate
0.500
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.1 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 26.00 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 50-52 °C and distribute aseptically in test tubes (10 ml). Inoculate 1ml of test sample in molten state mix well. Allow to set the medium in up write position and incubate at desired temperature.
