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Bile Esculin Agar 500g - BULK PURCHASE | MOQ 10 SETS
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Key Features

  • MOQ 10 SETS
  • Selective: Bile inhibits the growth of most Gram-positive bacteria except for enterococci and some streptococci.
  • Differential: Esculin is hydrolyzed by certain bacteria, including enterococci, producing esculetin and glucose. Esculetin reacts with ferric citrate in the medium to form a dark brown or black complex.
  • Used for isolating and differentiating Enterococcus species and other group D streptococci.
  • Esculin hydrolysis is indicated by a black or brown coloration around the colonies.
  • Dissolve the appropriate amount of powder (as indicated on the product label, typically ~64 g/L) in distilled water.
  • Heat until completely dissolved and sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Bile Esculin Agar (BEA) 500g refers to a powdered medium used in microbiology to identify and differentiate certain bacteria, particularly group D streptococci (e.g., Enterococcus spp.) based on their ability to hydrolyze esculin in the presence of bile.


Technical Details:

UPC: chem-0000281
Seller SKU: chem-0000281
Condition: New
Availability: In Stock
Minimum order quantity: 10
Date first listed on Zandaux: Dec 9, 2024

Bile Esculin Agar (BEA) 500g refers to a powdered medium used in microbiology to identify and differentiate certain bacteria, particularly group D streptococci (e.g., Enterococcus spp.) based on their ability to hydrolyze esculin in the presence of bile.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Selective: Bile inhibits the growth of most Gram-positive bacteria except for enterococci and some streptococci.
  • Differential: Esculin is hydrolyzed by certain bacteria, including enterococci, producing esculetin and glucose. Esculetin reacts with ferric citrate in the medium to form a dark brown or black complex.  
  • Used for isolating and differentiating Enterococcus species and other group D streptococci.
  • Esculin hydrolysis is indicated by a black or brown coloration around the colonies. 
  • Dissolve the appropriate amount of powder (as indicated on the product label, typically ~64 g/L) in distilled water.
  • Heat until completely dissolved and sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
  • Pour into sterile Petri dishes or test tubes and allow to solidify.
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