Malt Extract Broth Base – HX-MEDIA

Name: Malt Extract Broth Base - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-MEB-01
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Principle :- Malt Extract Broth is recommended for the examination of yeasts and molds in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Bacteriological Analytical Manual (2005). The media is composed of mycological peptone and malt extract. Mycological peptone provides nitrogen, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and growth factors. Malt extract provides an energy source for the growth of microorganisms and provide acidic environment for the growth of yeasts and molds. The low pH favor’s fungal growth and inhibits contaminating bacteria and makes it useful for cultivating fungi and aciduric microorganisms. Mycological peptone rapidly gives a luxuriant growth with typical morphology and pigmentation. Malt Extract Broth Base has been widely used in the maintenance, isolation and identification of fungi and it is also proposed in several pharmacopeias as a medium for the control of sterility in pharmaceutical products, though it is mostly used for comparative morphological studies.

Use :- Recommended for the detection, isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds.

Malt Extract Broth Base – HX-MEDIA – Hexa Biotech

Directions :- Dissolve 20.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat Malt Extract Broth Base if necessary, to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, Cool to 20-25°C and aseptically inoculate test sample.

Note: To avoid the growth of bacteria and desired adjust the acidic pH by using 10% lactic acid solution.

Specimens’ types analyzed :- Clinical samples – skin and scalp lesions etc.

Precautions to be taken :- These microbial media are intended for the in-vitro use only. All the handling, experiments, storage, and discarding should be performed with the help of skilled and knowledgeable technicians and as per the established guidelines. The material should be disposed only after proper sterilization by autoclaving. Please go through the MSDS of the media to avoid any accidents or in emergency.

Storage and Shelf Life :- Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry place.

Disposal :- To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving after completion of task.

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