Selective formulation supports growth of lactic acid bacteria, including streptococcus thermophilus, for targeted microbiological analysis
Solid agar format enables isolation and enumeration of discrete colonies, ensuring accurate colony morphology and viability assessment
Lactose serves as a fermentable carbohydrate source, supporting metabolic activity and reliable bacterial growth
Peptones provide essential nutrients for bacterial metabolism and proliferation
Widely used in dairy and food fermentation research for quality control and starter culture performance
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M17 Agar Selective Solid Medium for Lactic Acid Bacteria Catalog Number: AS-1280 Overview M17 Agar is a selective solid culture medium designed for the isolation, cultivation, and enumeration of lactic acid bacteria, particularly Streptococcus thermophilus. Its enriched formulation, containing peptones, lactose, and essential salts, suppor