HiCrome Chromogenic Coliform agar

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• Physical Form Powder
• Usage Laboratory
• HS Code 38210000
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• Properties HiCrome Chromogenic Coliform agar (CCA Agar) is a selective medium used to detect coliforms and Escherichia coli in food and water samples. It's used in laboratories for research, diagnostics, and manufacturing. What it contains Chromogenic substrates: Detect the activity of -D-galactosidase and -D-glucuronidase Peptone special: Provides nutrients for organisms to grow Sodium pyruvate: Provides nutrients for organisms to grow Phosphates: Buffer the medium Sodium lauryl sulfate: Inhibits gram-positive organisms L-Tryptophan: Improves the indole reaction How it works Coliforms produce the enzyme -galactosidase, which cleaves a chromogen and turns coliform colonies salmon red E. coli produces the enzyme -glucuronidase, which cleaves X-glucuronide and turns E. coli colonies dark blue to violet How to use it Store in a tightly closed container between 15 25 C Use before the expiration date Dispose of used or unusable preparations by autoclaving or incineration
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