Bifidobacterium Agar is used exclusively for the cultivation and maintenance of Bifidobacterium species. This medium is used for the cultivation and maintenance of Bifidobacterium species. Special peptone provides essential growth nutrients. Starch acts as protective colloid and shields organisms from harmful substances present in the medium. Glucose is the energy source and sodium chloride maintains isotonic conditions. L-Cysteine hydrochloride helps in creating reduced conditions required for the growth of Bifidobacteria.
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Amber colored clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
- Reaction of 4.93% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 6.8±0.2
- Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours