Bacillus Differentiation Agar is recommended for the differentiation between Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis based on mannitol fermentation.
- Appearance Light yellow to light green homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling Firm, comparable with 1.54 % Agar gel
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium Light purple colored clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
- Reaction of 2.2% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.2±0.2
- Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours