Brain Heart Infusion
BHI powder is highly nutritious and is applied in number of media for cultivation of highly fastidious microorganisms, such as in BHI Agar/Broth, SABHI Agar Base, etc. to grow Staphylococci, Streptococci, Haemophilus and Neisseria species and pathogenic fungi.
Application:
Used for cultivation of highly fastidious microorganisms like Streptococci,Pneumococci, Meningococci, Haemophilus, Neisseria sp. and pathogenic fungi.
A highly nutritious mixture of calf brain infusion and beef heart infusion
A number of fastidious organisms, including some bacteria, yeasts, and other fungi, grow well on BHI.
It can also be used to differentiate between enterococci and group D streptococci.
Product Quality specification:
Description |
Yellowish brown colourd powder.. |
Solubility |
Completely soluble in water with clear solution. |
Reaction (pH of 2% solution) |
5.5 to 7.4 |
Total Nitrogen |
NLT 12.0% |
Protein |
NLT 75.0% |
Microbial Test |
|
Total bacterial Count |
Upto 6000 cfu/g |
Pathogens (E.Coli,
Salmonella & shigella) |
Absent |
Total yeast & Mould count |
NMT 100 cfu/gm |
Storage conditions : Store below 30°C |
Shelf Life: 24 months |
Pack sizes: 25 kg |