ANDRADE PEPTONE WATER W/ MEAT EXTRACT

Andrade Peptone Water w/ Meat Extract is a differential medium often used in the study of carbohydrate fermentation and the biochemical identification of microorganisms. The use of this medium provides a solid base to test bacteria for the capacity to ferment different carbohydrates and helps the identification process of these bacteria.

The meat extract contained in the formulation has a high nutritional value. It is rich in nitrogen, vitamins and essential minerals for the accurate growth and functioning of all types of bacteria. It is nitrate-free to help detect all gases produced by the microorganism, such as the one produced during fermentation, and avoid any type of obstruction with gas production. The Andrade indicator is a solution of acid fuchsin, which, when titrated with sodium hydroxide, changes colour from pink to yellow. The peptone used in the medium is free from fermentable carbohydrates.

Andrade Peptone Water w/ Meat Extract is used in clinical labs, research, food and environmental samples.

A basal medium to study fermentation reactions of members of the Enterobacteriaceae.