1.00045

MUP Selective Supplement

For the preparation of TOS-MUP agar, For the enumeration of Bifidobacteria

• Synonym(s): Selective supplement MUP, MUP supplement
• UNSPSC Code: 41106212
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• Agency: ISO 29981
• Quality Level: 200
• form: lyophilized powder
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: Bifidobacterium spp.

Description

General description

MUP Selective Supplement contains lithium mupirocin in lyophilized form. Lithium mupirocin selectively inhibits the growth of typical lactic acid bacteria from dairy products, such as Lactobacilli, Lactococci, Streptococci and Leuconostocs, while Bifidobacteria can grow uninhibited.

Application

MUP Selective Supplement is used as a supplement for the preparation of TOS-MUP agar. It is suitable for the enumeration of Bifidobacteria in Dairy products (probiotics, yoghurts, yoghurt like products, and dried milk products such as Bifidobacteria containing infant milk formulae).

Linkage

Replaces: 1.00045.0017

Analysis Note

Appearance (clearness): clear
Testing as supplement in TOS-Propionat Agar (1.00043.0500).
Recovery on test medium
- Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis ATCC 27536:
≥ 70 %
- Bifidobacterium breve ATCC 15700: ≥ 70 %
- Bifidobacterium longum ATCC 15707: ≥ 70 %
Growth
- Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 (WDCM 00100):
no growth
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus ATCC 11842 (WDCM 00102): no growth
- Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus DSM 20259: no growth
Incubation: 72 hrs. at 37°C, anaerobic.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3