Oxoid™ Brilliance Bacillus Cereus Agar 500g Each

Product Description

Oxoid™ Brilliance Bacillus Cereus Agar is a special powdered medium used in food safety and microbiology labs. It helps detect and identify Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. When prepared and used correctly, this medium makes Bacillus cereus colonies appear blue-green, making them easy to spot. The product comes as a 500g dehydrated powder that is mixed with water and sterilised before use.

Applications

• Food Testing: Detect Bacillus cereus in foods like rice, dairy, meat, and vegetables.
• Quality Control: Used by food manufacturers to ensure products are safe.
• Research & Clinical Labs: For studying Bacillus cereus and related organisms.

Benefits

• Easy Identification: Blue-green colonies stand out clearly thanks to a colour-changing ingredient (chromogenic substrate).
• Selective: Contains antibiotics (Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim) that stop other bacteria from growing, so Bacillus cereus is easier to find.
• Reliable Results: Designed for accurate detection in food samples.
• Helps Prevent Illness: Identifies bacteria linked to food poisoning, protecting consumers.

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