For performance of the Voges- Proskauer test in differentiation of Bacillus cereus in
accordance with FDA BAM 1998
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 clear opalescent
pH
6.5 ±0.2 at 25˚C (17.00 g/ l)
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Protease Peptone
7.00
Glucose
5.00
Sodium Chloride
5.00
pH at 25˚C
6.5 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 17.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely and distribute aseptically in test tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121
°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and inoculate test sample aseptically.
