ECD MUG agar is recommended for demonstrating the presence of Escherichia coli by fluorescence in UV and positive indole test while inhibiting accompanying intestinal flora. Rapid assay for the detection of coliforms and Escherichia coli in water and food samples by incorporating 4-methylumbilliferyl-ß-glucuronide (MUG) in to Lauryl Tryptose broth.
Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Yellow colored, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
- Reaction: Reaction of 5.3% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.0±0.2