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Lactose broth

EcoCult^®, according to FDA (BAM), APHA, powder, for Escherichia coli, pkg of 10 kg

• Synonym(s): LB
• NACRES: NA.74
• UNSPSC Code: 41106213
• Manufacturer/tradename: EcoCult^®
• Agency: APHA
• Form: powder
• Suitability: Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. (spp.), coliforms
• Application(s): bioburden testing; food and beverages; microbiology

Properties

• agency: APHA
• Quality Level: 200
• reg. compliance: according to FDA (BAM)
• form: powder
• packaging: pkg of 10 kg
• manufacturer/tradename: EcoCult^®
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• application(s): bioburden testing; food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 10-30°C
• suitability: Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. (spp.), coliforms

Description

General description

EcoCult^® Lactose Broth is a non-selective bacterial enrichment media. It contains peptone and meat extract that provide carbon and nitrogen sources for bacterial growth. Lactose acts as a carbohydrate source and its utilization is indicated by gas production. The gas liberated is collected in DURHAM tubes.

Application

EcoCult^® Lactose Broth is suitable for the preliminary non-selective enrichment of bacteria, particularly Salmonella spp. It is also used as a preliminary test for coliform bacteria, especially Escherichia coli. The media is recommended for the bioburden testing of the food, water, dairy, and pharmaceutical products.

Features and Benefits

• Compliance to major regulatory standards ISO, FDA-BAM, EPA or USP
• Clear labeling and Certificate of Analysis to check compliance at a glance
• Reliable and accurate quality in powder format
• Cost-effective pricing

Legal Information

ECOCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3