BCP Dextrose Agar

BCP Dextrose Tryptone Agar (also known as BCP Glucose agar) is used to enumerate mesophilic and thermophilic aerobic bacterial spores (especially Bacillus stearothermophilus, responsible for flat sour) in raw materials and in ingredients used in canning non-acid products (pH > 4,5). It is also used in surface samples and canning process water

The typical composition conforms to that defined in the standard NF V08-602.

Available in dehydrated medium : 500 g bottle.

Also available in ready-to-melt medium (BM16808) : 10 vials of 200 ml

In compliance with regulatory requirements, a USDA permit (VS 16-3) is mandatory for shipments from Canada to the USA due to the inclusion of peptone, an animal byproduct.