Phenol Red Lactose Broth

Supplier: VWR International

AD-MM1036-100G AD-MM1036-500G
470317-430EA 43.45 USD
470317-430 470317-432
Phenol Red Lactose Broth
Media for Microbiology Dehydrated Media for Microbiology

A basal medium containing a single carbohydrate used to determine whether bacteria can ferment the specific carbohydrate. The medium contains a pH indicator that changes from red to yellow if the bacteria can ferment the carbohydrate.


  • May be used with Durham tubes to determine if gas is produced during the fermentation process


To prepare media, add 20 g of phenol red lactose broth to a liter of distilled or de-ionized water. The media will not be sterile until autoclaved prior to use.

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