BD Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth

Recommended for use in the isolation, enumeration and cultivation of Lactobacillus species. BD™ Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth supports luxuriant growth of all lactobacilli from oral, fecal, dairy and other sources. Supplied in a convenient, easy-to-use dehydrated powder.

Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth powder contains peptone and dextrose. These ingredients supply nitrogen, carbon and other elements necessary for growth. Polysorbate 80, acetate, magnesium and manganese provide growth factors for culturing a variety of lactobacilli. The above ingredients may inhibit the growth of some organisms other than lactobacilli.

• Based on the formulations of deMan, Rogosa and Sharpe
• Samples can be inoculated directly into Lactobacilli MRS Broth
• Produces a good cultural response with: Lactobacillus delbrueckii (subsp. lactis) 7830, Lactobacillus fermentum 9338 and Lactobacillus johnsonii 11506
• pH (5.5% solution, 25°C): 6.5 ± 0.2

Certifications/Compliance

COMPF, SMD

Color

Tan

Content And Storage

2°C to 8°C

Form

Dehydrated Powder

Media Type

MRS Broth

Product Type

Microbiology Media

Formulation

Proteose Peptone No. 3 10g/L, Beef extract 10g/L, Yeast extract 5g/L, Dextrose 20g/L, Polysorbate 80 1g/L, Ammonium Citrate 2g/L, Sodium Acetate 5g/L, Magnesium Sulfate 0.1g/L, Manganese Sulfate 0.05g/L, Dipotassium Phosphate 2g/L

For Use With (Application)

Cultivation of lactobacilli

Packaging Type

Pail

Quantity

2 kg