Enterobacteria Enrichment Broth, Mossel is supplied by Micromaster. It is available in the form of a light yellow to greenish yellow homogeneous free flowing powder which has a pH in the range of 7.0 to 7.4. The product should be stored below 30C in a tightly closed container. Once opened, it should be properly stored, after tightly capping the bottle. Due to the hygroscopic nature of the product, there could be chances of lump formation which can be avoided by proper storage. Store in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition.

Quantity provided: 100 g/pack

Enterobacteria Enrichment Broth, Mossel is used for selective enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae from pharmaceutical products in accordance with the microbial limit testing by harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP. The family Enterobacteriaceae consists of Salmonella, Shigella and other enteric pathogens. These organisms find entry into the food system through faecal contaminated water. Some of them may become sub lethally injured during the changes in pH, exposure to steam or heat and other unfavourable conditions. Therefore the important aspect of food monitoring depends upon the identification and enumeration of these injured cells, after resuscitation. Gelatin peptone and glucose monohydrate allows the growth of most of the members of Enterobacteriaceae. Brilliant green and dehydrated bile are the inhibitory agents for gram-positive bacteria. Phosphates act as a good buffering agent and neutralizes acids produced by lactose fermenters that otherwise would adversely affect the growth of the organism. Lactose negative, anaerogenic lactose-positive or late lactose fermenting Enterobacteriaceae are often missed by the standard Coliaerogenes test. To overcome this problem, lactose is replaced by glucose in this medium. Phosphates form the buffering system of the medium.