Description

PLATE COUNT AGAR + TTC is a culture medium non selective for the total bacterial count suitable for the cultivation and enumeration of a large variety of organisms from different food matrices (Milk – Dairy products) and/or from other materials (Water). TTC supplement (2,3,5–triphenyltetrazolium chloride) present in the medium modifies the formulation of the basic medium PLATE COUNT AGAR, required by numerous standardized methods: APHA, AOAC, ICMSF, ISO 4833, ISTISAN Reports 96/35 for the total bacteria count at 30°C in food and by APHA and APAT for counting mesophilic and psychrophilic bacteria in water.

Packing:

• Cod. 14.0079V Pack. 20 plates ø 90 mm
• Cod. 11.0039 Pack. 20 contact plates ø 55 mm
• Cod. 60.76V Pack. 20 plates ø 60 mm

Bibliography:

• APHA (1992) - Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 3rd Edition
• FDA (1995) Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th ed. Revision A, 1998. Published by AOAC International - OAC (1995) - Official Methods of Analysis, 16th ed.
• APHA (1998) - Standard Methods for the Examination of water and wastewater, 20th Edition
• AF 08-51 V metodo di routine per il conteggio dei microrganismi. metodo delle colonie a 30°C