Giolitti-Cantoni Broth Base, Granulated

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For selective enrichment of Staphylococcus aureus from suspected food stuffs.


Composition

Ingredients Gms/Litre
Casein enzymic hydrolysate 10.000
Beef extract 5.000
Yeast extract 5.000
Mannitol 20.000
Sodium chloride 5.000
Lithium chloride 5.000
Glycine 1.200
Sodium pyruvate 3.000
Final pH (at 25°C) 6.9±0.2

Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters

Directions

Suspend 54.2 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Warm gently to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense 19 ml amounts in 20mm x 200mm test tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool rapidly to room temperature and aseptically add 0.3 ml of 3.5% Potassium Tellurite Solution (FD047) to each tube. Add 0.03 ml for testing meat and meat products. Mix well before use.

Caution: Lithium chloride is harmful. Avoid bodily contact and inhalation of vapours. On contact with skin, wash with plenty of water immediately.

Principle And Interpretation

Giolitti-Cantoni Broth Base is a fluid medium employed for the recovery of low number of Staphylococci from foodstuffs as described by Giolitti and Cantoni (6). Giolitti- Cantoni Broth was also recommended by Mossel et al for detecting Staphylococcus aureus in dried milk, baby food and other food products (1). This medium was recommended as an enrichment medium by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and APHA for detecting S.aureus in dried milk and other foods stating that the organism should be absent in 1 gram of sample (2,3). ISO committee has also recommended this medium for examination of meat and meat products (4).

Giolitti-Cantoni Broth Base contains casein enzymic hydrolysate, yeast extract and beef extract as sources of carbon, nitrogen, vitamins and minerals and B-complex vitamins. Mannitol and sodium pyruvate in the basal medium act as growth stimulants for S.aureus. Lithium chloride inhibits gram-negative lactose fermenting bacilli. Potassium tellurite and glycine inhibit gram-positive bacilli (7). Addition of sterile paraffin wax to the inoculated medium inhibits Micrococci due to creation of anaerobic conditions. Potassium tellurite concentration must be reduced as per the weight of test sample (0.1 - 0.01 gram). The medium should be inoculated as soon as it has been cooled after sterilization, otherwise absorbed oxygen should be expelled by placing the tubes in free-flowing steam for 15-20 minutes.

Inoculate 1 gram of sample or 1 ml of a suitable dilution of a sample into 19 ml of Giolitti-Cantoni Broth tubes in duplicate. Overlay the medium with 5 ml molten sterile paraffin wax and incubate at 37°C for 24-48 hours and examine daily. Blackening of the medium (usually at the bottom) within 48 hours indicates the presence of S.aureus. The blackened medium, when streaked on Baird Parker Agar (GM043/M043), shows black colonies surrounded by clear zones (5).

Quality Control

Appearance: Light yellow to brownish yellow coloured granular medium

Colour and Clarity of prepared medium: Medium amber coloured, clear solution without any precipitate

Reaction: Reaction of 5.42% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH: 6.9±0.2

pH: 6.70-7.10

Cultural Response

Cultural characteristics observed with added 3.5% PotassiumTellurite Solution (FD047), after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours.

Organism Inoculum (CFU) Growth Tellurite reduction
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 50-100 good-luxuriant positive, blackening at the bottom of the tubes or general blackening of the medium
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 >=103 inhibited
Micrococcus luteus ATCC 10240 >=103 inhibited
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 50-100 good-luxuriant positive, blackening at the bottom of the tubes or general blackening of the medium
Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778 >=103 inhibited
Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 >=103 inhibited
Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228 50-100 poor-fair variable reaction

Storage and Shelf Life

Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and prepared medium at 2-8°C. Use before expiry period on the label.

More Information
Product Name Giolitti-Cantoni Broth Base, Granulated
SKU GM584
Product Type Granulated
Physical Form Granular
Origin Animal
Packaging type HDPE
References 1.Mossel D. A. A., Harrewijn G. A. and Elzebroek J. M., 1973, UNICEF.
2.International Dairy Federation, 1978, IDF Standard 60A:1978, International Dairy Federation, Brussels, Belgium.
3.Marshall, (Ed.), Standard Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Dairy Products, 1993, 16th Ed., American PublicHealth Association, Washington, D.C.
4.International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1977, Draft ISO/DIS 5551, Part 2.
5.De Waart J., Mossel D. A. A., Ten Broeke R. and Van de Moosdijk A.,1968, J. Appl. Bacteriol., 31:276.
6.Giolitti C. and Cantoni C., 1966, J. Appl. Bacteriol., 29: 395.
7.Lambin S. and German A., 1961, Precis De Microbiologie, pg. 63, Paris Masson.
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