Nutrient Broth

A general-purpose medium for the cultivation of organisms that are less fastidious in their nutritional requirements.

The beef extract, peptone and yeast extract act as carbon, nitrogen and vitamin sources in this medium. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance.

A general-purpose medium for the cultivation of organisms that are less fastidious in their nutritional requirements.

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (°C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Liquid

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Straw

Prepared Medium Colour: Straw

Dehydrated PH~: 7.4 ± 0.2

Prepared PH: 7.4 ± 0.2

Recommended Incubation: Aerobically at 37°C ± 1°C for 18-24 hours

Formula g/L

Beef Extract: 1.0

Peptone: 5.0

Yeast extract: 2.0

Sodium Chloride: 5.0

Total: 13.0