Oxford agar

Reference : BK110HA

CAD$125.00

Oxford Agar is a selective medium used for the differentiation, the isolation and the enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes from milk and cheese, as well as in other food samples, even highly contaminated.

The media can be used as the second media of choice in the context of the method of detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food microbiology NF EN ISO 11290-1.

To be used with Oxford selective supplements.

Available in dehydrated base medium : 500g package.

QUANTITY

Polypeptone favors the excellent growth of Listeria.
Yeast extract is a source of vitamin B complex.

Starch is the energy source for microbial development.
Sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance.
Listeria hydrolyze esculin to glucose and esculetin, the latter compound forming a black complex with ferric ions supplied by ferric citrate.
Contaminating microflora is inhibited by lithium chloride, cycloheximide, colistin, cefotetan, fosfomycin and acriflavin).

Reference BK110HA

Brand: Biokar

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Oxford agar

Oxford agar data sheet

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Oxford Selective Supplement (CCCFA)