TBG Broth, modified, 500g – Merck Millipore 1.05178.0500

Tetrathionate-Brilliant-Green (TBG) Bile Enrichment Broth, modified for microbiology.

The medium complies with the recommendations of the APHA for the examination of food (1992).

TBG bile enrichment broth is used for the selective enrichment of Salmonella for the examination of pharmaceutical products in raw materials as well as foodstuffs, meat etc

Mode of action:

.Brilliant green, ox bile and high concentrations of thiosulfate and citrate largely inhibit the accompanying microbial flora.

.Sulfide production is detected by using thiosulfate and iron ions, the colonies turn black.

.The presence of coliform bacteria is established by detecting degradation of lactose to acid with the pH indicator neutral red.

Storage:

The product can be used for sampling until the expiry date if stored upright, protected from light and properly sealed at +15 °C to +25 °C. After first opening of the bottle the content can be used up to the expiry date when stored dry and tightly closed.

1.05178.0500 – TBG Broth, modified, 500g – Merck Millipore. Supplied in single tubs of 500g