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ReadyTube^® MRS Medium

For the isolation, enumeration and cultivation of Lactobacillus sp. according to ISO 15214

• Synonym(s): ReadyTube^® MRS Medium Agar according to de Man, Rogosa and Sharpe"
• UNSPSC Code: 41106225
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• Agency: ISO 15214
• Quality Level: 300
• form: solid (medium)
• feature: ready-to-use
• manufacturer/tradename: ReadyTube^®
• packaging: pkg of (200 ml in 250 ml bottle with blue screw cap and 3 loci (6 bottles per box))
• pH: 5.6-5.9 ( in H₂O)
• application(s): food and beverages; industrial qc; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-25°C
• suitability: lactic acid bacteria

Description

General description

ReadyTube^® MRS Medium is based on the formulation of deMan, Rogosa and Sharpe used for the isolation enumeration and detection of Lactobacillus sp. The enzymatic Digest of Casein supply nitrogenous and carbonaceous compounds. Yeast extract provides vitamin B complex and glucose is the fermentable carbohydrate and energy source. Polysorbate 80 supplies fatty acids required for the metabolism of Lactobacilli. Sodium acetate inhibits the growth of Streptococci, molds and many other microorganisms. Magnesium sulphate and manganese sulphate provide essential ions for multiplication of Lactobacilli. Phosphates provide good buffering action in the media.

Application

ReadyTube^® MRS Medium is used for the isolation, enumeration and cultivation of Lactobacillus sp. from all types of materials

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2