Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
CM0657B | Orange Serum Agar 500g | – | 500g |
Orange Serum Agar 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Isolate and enumerate spoilage organisms of citrus products with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Orange Serum Agar (Dehydrated). Orange Serum Agar is developed specifically for the isolation and enumeration of microorganisms that are capable of surviving citrus products. The low pH of these products limits the growth of microorganisms to those capable of tolerating the acidic environment.
Orange Serum Agar, Oxoid Composition
Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
Tryptone | 10.0 |
Yeast extract | 3.0 |
Orange serum (equivalent solids) | 3.5 |
Glucose | 4.0 |
Di-potassium phosphate | 2.5 |
Agar | 14.0 |
pH 5.5 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
Orange Serum Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 37g in 1 litre of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Dispense into final containers and sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.
Dimensions | 10 cm |
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Brand | Oxoid |
Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |