M17 Agar

Catalog Number: AS-1280
 
M17 Agar is a selective growth medium designed for the isolation, cultivation, and enumeration of lactic acid bacteria, especially Streptococcus thermophilus. It supports bacterial growth with its enriched formula containing peptones, lactose, and essential salts. This medium is ideal for research in dairy microbiology and fermentation processes, where robust bacterial development is crucial.
The solid agar format allows for the isolation of pure colonies, enabling researchers to analyze bacterial morphology, viability, and performance. M17 Agar is extensively used in the production and quality control of yogurt, cheese, and other fermented milk products.
 
Key Features:
Optimized for lactic acid bacteria, including S. thermophilus.
Allows for the isolation and enumeration of bacterial colonies.
Contains lactose as a carbohydrate source for bacterial metabolism.
Widely used in dairy microbiology and food fermentation research.
 
Applications:
Isolation and enumeration of Streptococcus thermophilus.
Quality control of dairy fermentation products (yogurt, cheese, etc.).
Research in starter culture performance and viability.
Microbiological analysis in food and dairy science.
 
Storage:
Store the container at 15-30°C. Prepared agar should be stored at 2-8°C.