Tryptone Glucose HM Peptone B Agar (formerly Tryptone Glucose Beef Extract Agar) (TGB Agar) is used for enumeration of bacteria in water, air, milk and other dairy products. This media, with added milk is used for the examination of dairy products and water. It is also recommended by APHA in testing bottled water. It has tryptone and HM Peptone B that provides nitrogenous and carbonaceous compounds along with other nutrients essential for the growth of organisms. Glucose serves as an energy source.
Tryptone Glucose Beef Extract Agar (Revised as Tryptone Glucose HM Peptone B Agar) (TGB Agar)
SKU
M791
Product Type
Regular
Physical Form
Powder
Origin
Animal
Packaging type
HDPE
References
1. Bowers L. S. and Huker J. G., 1935, Tech. Bull. 228, N.Y. State Agr. Exp. Sta.2.Wehr H. M. and Frank J. H., 2004, Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products, 17th Ed., APHA Inc.,Washington, D.C.3.Eaton A. D., Clesceri L. S. and Greenberg A W., (Eds.), 2005, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water andWastewater, 21st Ed., APHA, Washington, D.C.4.American Public Health Association, 1948, Standard Methods for the examination of Dairy Products, 9th Ed., APHA, NewYork, N. Y.5.Downes F. P. and Ito K., (Eds.), 2001, Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 4th Ed.,APHA, Washington, D.C.