BPL Agar, 5 kg

Brilliant green, phenol red, lactose Agar (BPL) is a selective agar medium for the identification and isolation of Salmonella with the exception of Salmonella Typhi in faeces, urine, meat, milk and other materials (1). The medium contains meat peptone, which supplies the nitrogenous nutrients to the organisms. Lactose is the fermentable carbohydrate, which after degradation yields acid production, indicated by the phenol red indicator. In the acidic range, phenol red turns yellow while in alkaline conditions it turns red. Brilliant green inhibits gram-positive organisms and also Salmonella Typhi and Shigella species. Storage and Shelf-life: Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. Reference: 1. Kauffmann F., 1935, Z. Hyg. Infekt. Kr., 117:26.