Nitrofurantoin Broth Base is used for the selective enrichment and isolation of Pseudomonas species. This medium contains Nitrofurantoin, 1-[(5-nitrofurfurylidene) amino] hydantoin, a synthetic antibacterial agent which is effective against most common gram-negative and gram-positive urinary tract…

TCBS Agar is used for selective isolation of Vibrio cholerae and other enteropathogenic Vibrios as recommended by BIS under the specifications IS:5887(Part V)-1976. This formulation is recommended by BIS for isolation of Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. It promotes rapid growth of…

Adams Agar is recommended for examining sporulation in yeasts. Adams described a modified Stantial acetate medium consisting of low concentrations of glucose, sodium acetate, and agar upon which he obtained high yields of asci with a large number of yeast cultures. Although, in his original…

Fermentation Medium Base for C. perfringens is recommended for studying fermentation reaction of Clostridium perfringens with added carbohydrate. This medium was formulated by Spray and is recommended by APHA for determination of fermentation reaction of C.perfringens. This medium helps in…

Wang's Semisolid Medium is recommended for transport and storage of Campylobacter species. It is an enriched, semisolid medium as recommended by APHA and described by Wang. It is used for the transport and storage of cultures of Campylobacter species from food such as undercooked meat, poultry,…

Ascospore Agar is used for detection of ascosporogenous yeasts. It is recommended for the enrichment and detection of ascospores in ascosporogenous yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Saccharose Broth is used for identification of saccharose fermenting microorganisms.

Syncase Broth is recommended for the detection of coliforms in food samples as per APHA. Coliform presence assessment in water, food and raw materials is a common and important test which can be accomplished with relative speed and ease. It depicts the amount of fecal contamination of recreational…

Hugh Leifson Glucose Medium is recommended for the differentiation of Staphylococci from Micrococci on the basis of their ability to ferment glucose anaerobically. This medium is prepared as described by FDA, it contains high salt concentration and is thus used for the identification of pathogenic…

Fermentation Medium for Staphylococcus and Micrococcus is used for studying fermentation by Staphylococcus and Micrococcus species. The fermentation by Staphylococcus and Micrococcus species helps in their differentiation.

HM Peptone B Broth (Meat extract B Broth) is used for routine cultivation of non fastidious bacteria. This medium can be used as a general-purpose nutrient medium and is also recommended for preparation of pure culture of Candida species for carrying out fermentation studies.

Perfringens Agar Base is used for the presumptive identification and enumeration of Clostridium perfringens with the addition of selective supplement and enrichment, as per ISO. This medium has been documented as one of the most useful media for the quantitative recovery of C.perfringens while…

Differential Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar Base is used for selective isolation and differentiation of Legionella species.

Legionella Agar Base medium with addition of supplements is used for cultivation of Legionella species.

The HiMedia 500 grams razi's medium (semisolid reinforced clostridial medium with aspartate) is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. It is available in sturdy bottle that endures heavy and rigorous usage.

Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Agar Base with acetate buffer is recommended for isolation and identification of Lactobacillus bulgaricus. This medium was originally formulated by Kulp and White for the recovery of Lactobacilli. Further modification is recommended by APHA for isolation and identification…

Modified McBride Listeria Agar Base is recommended for selective isolation and cultivation of Listeria monocytogenes, from foodtuffs, clinical samples etc. Glycine present in the media inhibits certain gram-negative and gram positive bacteria including Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis,…

Orchid Agar is used for germination of orchid seeds. This medium is used for germination of orchid seeds, which can be symbiotic or asymbiotic. Asymbiotic germination is done by aseptic inoculation of seeds on medium. Application: Used for Germination of Orchid Seeds

Wang's Semisolid Medium is recommended for transport and storage of Campylobacter species. It is an enriched, semisolid medium as recommended by APHA and described by Wang. It is used for the transport and storage of cultures of Campylobacter species from food such as undercooked meat, poultry,…

Christopher's Semisolid Brucella Medium Base is recommended for selective enrichment of Campylobacter species from food. This medium was described by Christopher and is also recommended by APHA for enrichment of Campylobacter species from food using MPN technique. The antibiotic supplement makes…

Motility Test Medium (Edwards and Ewing) is recommended for testing motility of enteric bacteria. This medium is the modification of the original formulation as per Edwards and Ewing and is used for testing motility of Enterobacteriaceae. Motility can be visualized as a diffused zone of growth…

M-HD Endo Broth is recommended for the detection of coliforms in water samples by membrane filter technique.

HM Peptone B Broth (Meat extract B Broth) is used for routine cultivation of non fastidious bacteria. This medium can be used as a general-purpose nutrient medium and is also recommended for preparation of pure culture of Candida species for carrying out fermentation studies.

Iron Sulphite Agar is recommended for the detection of thermophilic anaerobic organisms causing sulphide spoilage in food. This medium is a modification of Cameron Sulphite Agar developed by the National Canners Association of America. Sulphite-reducing bacteria usually produce black colonies as a…

Andrade Peptone Water is a basal medium which; with carbohydrate addition is used to study fermentation reactions. This is the most commonly used media for carbohydrate fermentation. Desired carbohydrate is added to the medium, which is inoculated with the test organism. If the test organism…

The HiMedia 2.5 kilograms m-azide broth base is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. It is available in sturdy bottle that endures heavy and rigorous usage. Application: For the Cultivation and Enumeration of Enterococci from Water…

Potato Dextrose Rose Bengal Agar is recommended for promoting ascospore production. Potato Dextrose Agar is used for stimulating sporulation, for maintaining stock cultures of certain dermatophytes and for differentiation of typical varieties of dermatophytes on the basis of pigment production.…

Anaerobic Egg Agar Base is recommended for detection of Clostridium perfringens in food samples. This medium is supplemented with egg yolk emulsion and is recommended by APHA for detection of Clostridium perfringens in foods. Lecithinase of C. perfringens degrades lecithin of egg yolk, forming an…

Iron Sulphite Agar is recommended for the detection of thermophilic anaerobic organisms causing sulphide spoilage in food. This medium is a modification of Cameron Sulphite Agar developed by the National Canners Association of America. Sulphite-reducing bacteria usually produce black colonies as a…

PM Indicator Agar is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of Penicillin in milk in accordance with AOAC. This medium is used for rapid detection of trace amounts of penicillin in milk where AOAC has recommended Bacillus stearothermophilus qualitative discs. PM Indicator Agar is designed…

Simulated Grape Juice Medium is used for ascospore production by Byssochlamy's and heat resistant moulds. Heat resistant moulds pose great nuisance through their heat resistance and abundance both leading to spoilage of food products. Byssochlamys is one such mould with survival capacity despite…

Peizer TB Medium Base is used for cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This medium is formulated by Peizer et al for the cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and also for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. It can also be used for determining the sensitivity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to…