Tryptophan Broth

Tryptophan broth allows the culture of microorganisms presenting no particular growth requirements. The media is used to perform the indole production test, used notably in the confirmation of Escherichia coli, Shigella and Salmonella.

The typical composition corresponds to that defined in the standards NF EN ISO 9308-1, NF EN ISO 6579-1, NF EN ISO 16654.

Available in dehydrated medium: 500 g bottle.

Also available as ready-to-use medium: 50 tubes of 3 ml (BM07608).

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.