
Ready-to-Use Mannitol Fermentation Medium with BTB
Specialized Medium for Mannitol Metabolism Testing
Pre-formulated with mannitol substrate and Bromthymol Blue (BTB) indicator for reliable detection of acid/gas production in bacterial fermentation studies.
Key Features:
10g/L mannitol concentration for definitive results
BTB indicator for clear yellow-to-blue color transition
Room temperature storage (3-year stability)
Single-component formulation for convenience
Technical Parameters:
▶ Formula (per liter):
Peptone 10.0g | Beef Extract 5.0g
NaCl 5.0g | Mannitol 10.0g | BTB 0.024g
▶ pH: 7.4±0.2 (25°C)
▶ Preparation: 30g/L → sterilize at 121°C for 15min
Diagnostic Applications:
Differentiation of Staphylococcus aureus
Identification of enteric pathogens
Microbial carbohydrate utilization studies