MAST MacConkey Agar No.2 – 500g

MAST MacConkey Agar No.2 500g is a selective and differential microbiological culture medium designed for the detection of enterococci in the presence of coliforms and non-lactose-fermenting organisms in samples such as water, sewage and food products. Mast The formulation contains selected bile salts and crystal violet, which help inhibit staphylococci and non-faecal streptococci, allowing enterococci associated with faecal contamination to be detected more readily. Key Features - Designed for detection of enterococci - Suitable for water, sewage and food microbiology - Differentiates enterococci among coliforms and non-lactose fermenters - Contains bile salts and crystal violet for selective inhibition - Supplied as dehydrated powder - Suitable for routine microbiology laboratories - 500g pack - MAST product code DM142D Specification Details Product Name MacConkey Agar No.2 Brand MAST Product Code DM142D Pack Size 500g Form Dehydrated powder Medium Type Selective and differential culture medium Primary Application Detection of enterococci Sample Applications Water, sewage and food Preparation Rate 43.6g per litre Sterilization Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes Approximate pH 7.2 Indicator Neutral red Selective Components Bile Salts No.2 and crystal violet Laboratory Area Microbiology Intended Use In vitro diagnostic / laboratory use