Description
Oxoid™ Brain Heart Infusion Broth (500g) is a highly nutritious, general-purpose enrichment medium used for the cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms. It is suitable for clinical, food, and environmental microbiology, supporting the robust growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. Its rich formulation makes it ideal for sterility testing and microbial recovery from challenging sample types.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: General-purpose enrichment of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms from clinical, food, and environmental samples
- Composition: Infusions from brain and heart tissues, peptones, dextrose, sodium chloride, and buffering agents to support vigorous microbial growth
- Preparation: Suspend 37g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 13.5 litres of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in standard microbiological procedures, including sterility testing and enrichment of fastidious organisms in laboratory settings