sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

100

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 17 g/L
casein peptone, 10 g/L
dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, 3 g/L
D(+)-glucose, 4 g/L
orange extract, 5 g/L
yeast extract, 3 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect^® Basic

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

5.5±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

selective by low pH for Aspergillus spp.
selective by low pH for Bacillus spp.
selective by low pH for Candida spp.
selective by low pH for Lactobacillus spp.
selective by low pH for Penicillium spp.
selective by low pH for Saccharomyces spp.
selective by low pH for aciduric bacteria
selective by low pH for bacteria (General Media)
selective by low pH for molds (General Media)
selective by low pH for yeasts (General Media)