Dextrose peptone broth is recommended for the cultivation of fastidious organisms, enumeration of thermophilic bacteria from canned food and for routine sterility testing. Dextrose is the energy source of organisms. Supplementation of the medium with blood provides additional nutrients. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes grows luxuriantlly on this medium.
Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis
- Appearance: Cream to light yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Light yellow colored, clear to slightly opalescent solution in tubes
- Reaction: Reaction of 3.5% w/v aqueous solution at 25 deg C. pH : 7.2±0.2