bioburden testing food and beverages sample preparation microbiology
suitability
Acetobacter spp.
Application
Rapid enrichment medium for the beverage spoiling microorganisms. It can be used for all kind of beverage, base ingredients or swap samples in the soft drink, dairy and winery industry.
Preparation Note
Dissolve 313 g in 1 litre distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes or sterile filter the solution. For normal beverages mix add 50 ml broth to 200 mL of sample. For base ingredients 10-20 mL of sample are added to 50 mL broth. For filtered samples the rolled membrane is given in a sterile tube or flask with broth. It is recommended to degas carbonated beverages before performing analysis. Incubate under aerobic conditions for 2 days at a temperature of 25-29°C.
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.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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