Description
Oxoid™ Sodium Chloride Peptone Broth (500g) is a non-selective medium used for the growth and enrichment of a wide variety of microorganisms, including those from clinical, food, and environmental samples. It contains peptones as a nutrient source and sodium chloride to maintain osmotic balance, making it suitable for general bacteriological studies and the cultivation of organisms that require a saline environment.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Enrichment and cultivation of a wide range of microorganisms from various samples
- Composition: Contains peptones for nutrient supply and sodium chloride for osmotic balance
- Preparation: Suspend 30g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16.6 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 cultivation and enrichment of various microorganisms