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Brain Heart Infusion, Porcine

suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):
BHI Broth, Brain Heart Broth
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

Porcine heart

Quality Level

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

amino-nitrogen, ≥4.5%
total nitrogen (N), ≥11%

packaging

pkg of 500 g

storage condition

(Tightly closed. Dry.)

ign. residue

≤17%

loss

≤6.0% loss on drying

color

light yellow

pH

6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, light yellow (and light brown-yellow and light brown)

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

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form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

shelf life

-

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

shelf life

-

loss

≤6.0% loss on drying

loss

≤6.0% loss on drying

loss

≤6% loss on drying

loss

≤6% loss on drying

pH

6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

pH

7.0±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

pH

6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

pH

7.0±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, light yellow (and light brown-yellow and light brown)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, slightly yellow to light brown

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear (light yellow and light brown-yellow and light brown)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, slightly yellow to brown

General description

Brain Heart Infusion (BHI), Porcine, is a culture medium commonly used in microbiology for the cultivation of various fastidious, pathogenic microorganisms, including yeasts and molds. The media is nutritious and well-buffered to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms such as Streptococci, Pneumococci, Meningococci, etc. The media is especially suited for the cultivation of Staphylococci for the plasma coagulase test and setting up blood cultures.BHI is typically prepared using porcine (pig) brain and heart tissues as the source of the raw materials. The enzymatic digestion of porcine brain-heart infusion provides amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins, and minerals for the growth of organisms. Glucose is the source of carbohydrates, and sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance of the medium. Disodium phosphate is a buffering agent.

Application

Brain Heart Infusion, porcine, is recommended for the cultivation of fastidious pathogenic microorganisms and is often used for the examination of water, wastewater, meat, and food products. It is used as a culture medium for the growth of Streptococcus pneumonia, Listeria monocytogenes, Leishmania promastigotes, and Clostridium difficile.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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