Hardy Diagnostics™ KF Stretococcus Agar

Description

• Includes peptone as a source of nitrogen, amino acids and carbon Yeast extract provides a source of vitamins, amino acids and essential trace elements Maltose and lactose provide carbon as an energy source Sodium azide is a selective agent added to inhibit the growth of gram-negative microorganisms Bromcresol purple dye acts as an indicator
• Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC) is a colorless redox agent added to differentiate colonies on agar or membrane filters
• When irreversibly reduced to formazan by actively growing cells, TTC forms a cellular insoluble red pigment that can be exploited for more efficient enumeration