
Bromcresol Purple Glucose Peptone Water Medium 250g – Sterilization Efficacy Testing Culture Medium
Overview
Bromcresol Purple Glucose Peptone Water Medium is a specialized microbiological culture medium used for sterilization efficacy testing. It contains glucose as a carbohydrate source, does not contain sucrose or soluble starch, and is formulated with bromcresol purple as a pH indicator for detecting microbial growth and fermentation activity.
Composition (per liter)
Peptone – 10.0 g
Dextrose – 5.0 g
Bromcresol Purple – 0.012 g
pH 7.1 ± 0.1 (25°C)
Preparation Instructions
Dissolve 15.0 g of the medium powder in 1 L of distilled or deionized water.
Warm gently to aid dissolution.
Dispense 5 ml portions into test tubes.
Sterilize at 115°C for 30 minutes.
Cool and store for use.