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BSM Broth

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Basic

• Synonym(s): Bifidus Selective Medium Broth
• UNSPSC Code: 41171606
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Basic
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• final pH: 6.8±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology
• suitability: selective for Bifidobacterium spp.

Description

Application

For the selective isolation and identification of Bifidobacteria. The medium is used for quality control in the manufacture of dairy products.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 42.5g BSM-Broth in 1 litre water. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 min. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add 116 mg BSM supplement (Cat. No. 83055; freshly dissolved in 1 to 5 ml sterile water), mix well.

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves