Oxoid™ Bacillus Cereus Agar Base 500g

Oxoid™ Bacillus Cereus Agar Base (500g) is a selective medium designed for the isolation and enumeration of Bacillus cereus from food, water, and environmental samples. The medium is formulated to favour the growth of B. cereus, a pathogen known for causing foodborne illness, while inhibiting the growth of most other microorganisms. The agar base is typically supplemented with specific compounds that enhance the differentiation of B. cereus based on colony morphology and characteristics such as the production of toxins.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and enumeration of Bacillus cereus from food, water, and environmental samples
• Composition: Contains nutrients that support the growth of B. cereus, with selective agents to suppress the growth of competing organisms
• Preparation: Suspend 45g of the dehydrated medium in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 11.1 litres of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing protocols for the detection and enumeration of Bacillus cereus

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