Cronobacter Screening Broth is recommended for screening Cronobacter (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii ) from food and environmental samples. It contains Peptone and HM extract that provide carbonaceous, nitrogenous compounds, long chain amino acids and other essential nutrients. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic equilibrium. Sucrose present is fermented by Cronobacter. Consequently the broth turns yellow after incubation.
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