Description
Fraser Broth, Base suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect Plus, 500G
Synonym(s):
Listeria Selective Enrichement Broth, Base (acc. Fraser)
NACRES:
NA.85
Quality Level
200
sterility
non-sterile
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
casein enzymic hydrolysate, 5.0 g/L
disodium phosphate dihydrate, 12.0 g/L
esculin, 1.0 g/L
lithium chloride, 3.0 g/L
meat extract, 5.0 g/L
peptic digest of animal tissue, 5.0 g/L
potassium dihydrogen phosphate, 1.35 g/L
sodium chloride, 20.0 g/L
yeast extract, 5.0 g/L
manufacturer/tradename
NutriSelect® Plus
technique(s)
microbiological culture: suitable
final pH
7.2±0.2 (25 °C)
application(s)
agriculture
environmental
food and beverages
pathogen testing
sample preparation
microbiology
suitability
selective and differential for Listeria spp.
Fraser Broth Base with added supplement is recommended by ISO Committee for primary and secondary enrichment medium, for the isolation and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes from food and animal feeds
Preparation Note
Suspend 57.35 grams of dehydrated medium in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat if necessary to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add rehydrated contents of 1 vial of Fraser Selective Supplement (Cat. No. 18038) and 2 vials of Fraser Supplement (Cat. No. 90836) to 1000 ml medium for primary enrichment or 1 vial of each to 500 ml medium for secondary enrichment. Mix well and dispense as desired.
Warning : Lithium chloride is harmful. Avoid bodily contact and inhalation of vapours. On contact with skin wash with plenty of water immediately.
Warning : Lithium chloride is harmful. Avoid bodily contact and inhalation of vapours. On contact with skin wash with plenty of water immediately.
Footnote
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFETY INFORMATION
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves