Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) Agar is a general-purpose medium used for cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms including bacteria, yeasts and molds.
Composition*Ingredients
| g/L
|
MX nutrients 1#
| 9.8
|
MX nutrients 2##
| 7.7
|
Proteose Peptone
| 10.0
|
Sodium Chloride
| 5.0
|
Dextrose
| 2.0
|
Disodium Phosphate
| 2.5
|
Agar
| 15.0
|
*Adjusted to suit performance parameters.
Final pH (at 25°C): 7.4 ± 0.2
#Equivalent to intended performance of Beef Heart, Infusion from 250g
##Equivalent to intended performance of Calf Brain, Infusion from 200g
g/L: Suspend 52.00 g of the powder in 1000 mL purified / distilled water. Mix well.
