Chemical formula: Mixture
Suitability: For Microbiology
Typical Composition (g/L): Peptone from meat 7.0; yeast extract 3.0; sodium chloride 5.0; lactose 10.0; neutral red 0.03; bile salt mixture 1.5; crystal violet 0.002; agar-agar 13.0; 4-methylumbelliferyl-β-D-glucuronide 0.1.
Application: For the detection and enumeraton of coliform bacteria, in particular E. coli. E. coli colonies can be seen fluorescing in UV light.
Preparation: 39.6g/L
Reference methods: APHA BAM