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BSM Broth

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Basic

Synonym(s):

Bifidus Selective Medium Broth

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171606
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Basic

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

6.8±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

selective for Bifidobacterium spp.

Application

For the selective isolation and identification of Bifidobacteria. The medium is used for quality control in the manufacture of dairy products.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 42.5g BSM-Broth in 1 litre water. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 min. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add 116 mg BSM supplement (Cat. No. 83055; freshly dissolved in 1 to 5 ml sterile water), mix well.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCG8062
BCCF5048
BCCD0890
BCCB8719
BCBZ7004

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Articles

Selective Media for Bifidobacteria

Sigma-Aldrich.com presents an article concerning the selective media for Bifidobacteria.

Probiotics in the Food Industry

Probiotics are defined as live bacteria with beneficial effects to the health of the host organism. Pimarily lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are used as probiotics, however certain yeasts and bacilli are also known to have positive effects

Microbiological Media and Detection

Molecular biology-based methods, like PCR, can be used for lactobacilli detection.

Probiotics and Human Health

Today, diverse studies report the benefits of probiotics, such as inhibitory effects on pathogens, aid in the management or prevention of chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases or atopic syndromes, and support to the immune system. Potential beneficial applications abound, researchers continue to evaluate the effictiveness and clarify the mechanisms of action of probiotics.

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Selective Media for Bifidobacteria

We supply media for the selective isolation, identification and enumeration of bifidobacteria like Bifidobacterium longum, infantis and brevi which are used for quality control in the manufacture of dairy products.

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