HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR, W/ 1.4% AGAR is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for the dierential isolation of Shigella and Salmonella from food specimens in accordance with FDA BAM, 1998.The medium contains three carbohydrates i.e lactose, sucrose and salicin for differentiation of enteric pathogens. The higher lactose concentration aids in the visualization of enteric pathogens and minimizes the problem of delayed lactose fermentation. Salicin is fermented by many coliforms including those that do not ferment lactose and sucrose.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Cream to yellow with tancast homogeneous free-flowing powder
• Gelling -Firm, comparable with 1.4% Agar gel
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Green coloured, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates
• Shelf life - 3 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -HEKTOEN ENTERIC AGAR, W/ 1.4% AGAR
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500 gm
• Catalogue Number - Tm2108