Lactobacillus Selective Agar Base

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Lactobacillus Selective Agar Base was developed by Rogosa, Mitchell, and Wiseman and is used for isolation, enumeration, and identification of lactobacilli in oral specimens, feces, vaginal cultures, and foods. The low pH and high acetate concentrations effectively suppress other bacterial flora allowing lactobacilli to flourish.

Enzymatic Digest of Casein provides carbon, nitrogen, and amino acids used to support general growth requirements in Lactobacillus Selective Agar Base. Yeast Extract is a major source of vitamins. Dextrose is acarbohydrate. Sodium Acetate Hydrate and Ammonium Citrate inhibit streptococci, molds, and other oral microbial flora and restrict swarming. Monopotassium Phosphate is the buffering agent. Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate and Ferrous Sulfate are sources of inorganic ions. Polysorbate 80 acts as a surfactant. Agar is the solidifying agent.