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Traditional · APHA

AZIDE MALTOSE Agar KF (500 g)

by Liofilchem

REFERENCE NO. 610154 · 500 g

Azide Maltose Agar KF is a selective solid medium for isolating and enumerating faecal streptococci and…

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Food manufacturers · Beverage producers · Reference labs

Description

Azide Maltose Agar KF is a selective solid medium for isolating and enumerating faecal streptococci and enterococci in water and food samples.

The PDF describes use with membrane-filtration and pour-plate procedures. Sodium azide suppresses competing Gram-negative organisms, while the indicator system supports recognition of target colonies.

The document cites recommendations from APHA, FDA and ICMSF.

Where this is used

Industries
Food manufacturersBeverage producersReference labs
Target organisms
Enterococcus
Also detects
Streptococcus

Specifications

Target organism(s)
Enterococcus, Streptococcus
Application / industry
Food manufacturers, Beverage producers, Reference labs
Technology
Traditional
Method reference
APHA
Pack size
500 g
Shelf life
Until expiry date on label
Brand
Liofilchem
Reference number
610154

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