Acetobacter agar is consisting of yeast extract, calcium carbonate, dextrose, and agar. Yeast extract in the medium provides nitrogen, vitamins, and minerals necessary to support bacterial growth. Dextrose acts as an energy source.
Calcium carbonate acts as a buffering agent. Agar is the solidifying agent.
Use: Recommended for examination, isolation, and maintenance of glucose-positive Acetobacter species from fruit-based products in food industries.
PARAMETERS
STANDARD VALUES
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Dehydrated Powder
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Off white to beige colored powder.
Solution
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Off white colored opalescent solution with slight precipitation
