B539 

GLUCOSE AZIDE BROTH

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Peptic digest of animal tissue

Yeast extract 

Sodium chloride 

Dipotassium phosphate 

Monopotasium phosphate 

Dextrose

Sodium azide 

Bromo cresol purple 

10.00

3.00

5.00

5.00

2.00

5.00

0.25

0.03

Final pH (at 25°C) : 6.7 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 30.3 gms in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense 5ml amounts in 16 X 150 mm test tubes and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. For large inocula of 5 ml or more quantities, prepare double strength medium.

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