BD Difco™ Malt Extract Broth

Description

Used for cultivating yeasts and molds. BD™ Difco™ Malt Extract Broth has an acidic pH level (approximately 4.7) that allows for the optimal growth of molds and yeasts while restricting bacterial growth.

The use of malt and malt extracts for the propagation of yeasts and molds is quite common. Malt Extract Broth is recommended for the examination of yeasts and molds in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Bacteriological Analytical Manual.

• Contains malt extract which provides the carbon, protein, and nutrient sources required for growth of microorganisms.
• Maltose is added as an energy source, and Dextrose is included as a source of fermentable carbohydrate.
• Yeast extract provides the vitamins and cofactors required for growth and additional sources of nitrogen and carbon.
• Provides good recovery of Aspergillus brasiliensis (niger), Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Order Info

See our web site or the Fisher Scientific™ HealthCare catalog for product information.

Certifications

CE, BAM

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: CE, BAM
• Color: Light beige
• Content And Storage: Refrigerate
• Form: Dehydrated
• Media Type: Malt Extract Broth
• Product Type: Microbiology Media
• Formulation: Malt extract 6g/L, Maltose, Technical 1.8g/L, Dextrose 6g/L, Yeast extract 1.2g/L
• For Use With (Application): For Isolation, detection and enumeration of yeasts and molds
• Packaging Type: Bottle
• Quantity: 500 g