Oxoid™ Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD) 500g

Oxoid™ Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD) is a non-nutrient solution used to suspend food and environmental samples for the recovery of microorganisms prior to further testing. It provides an isotonic medium that ensures minimal impact on microbial viability, helping to reduce the effects of prior processing or storage. The solution is designed to enhance the recovery of microorganisms that might have been stressed or injured.

Key Features:

• Form: Powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Used for rehydrating and suspending food and environmental samples to recover microorganisms prior to testing
• Composition: Contains a balanced formulation that supports the recovery of stressed bacteria, with an isotonic composition that does not inhibit microbial growth
• Preparation: Suspend 9g of powder in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly
• Yield: Approximately 55.5 liters of prepared diluent
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological protocols for the recovery of microorganisms from food and environmental samples

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