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Salmonella ChromoSelect Agar (250g)

SKU:
78419-250G-F
  • $664.00

    • Description

    78419 Millipore

    Salmonella ChromoSelect Agar

    for microbiology

    Synonym: Salmonella Agar ChromoSelect

    Description

    Application

    Salmonella ChromoSelect Agar is a selective medium used for simultaneous detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella from food and water. Escherichia coli and Salmonella are easily distinguishable due to the colony characteristics. Salmonella give light purple colonies a halo. Escherichia coli has a characteristic blue color, other organisms give colorless colonies. The characteristic light purple and blue color is due to the chromogenic mixture.

    Reconstitution

    Suspend 27.9 g in 1 litre distilled water. Boil gently to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 50°C. Mix well and pour into sterile petri plates.

    Properties

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    grade   for microbiology
    shelf life   limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
    composition   agar, 13 g/L
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      chromogenic mixture, 5.4 g/L
      peptic digest of animal tissue, 6 g/L
      yeast extract, 2.5 g/L
    pH   7.7±0.2 (25 °C)
    Featured Industry   Environmental
    Food and Beverages
    Food and Beverages
    Food and Beverages
    suitability   selective and differential for Salmonella
      selective and differential for Shigella