Nutrient Broth

Nutrient Broth is used for the general cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms that are not very nutritionally demanding.
This medium is used in accordance with the official recommended procedures for the bacteriological analyses of water, milk, dairy products and feces of clinical samples, and as a base to prepare media supplemented with other nutrients. It is formulated according to the recommendations of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and AOAC international.
Nutrient Broth is used in many laboratory procedures as it is or with added indicators, carbohydrates, organic liquids, salts, etc. It is the ideal medium for the subculture of bacteria, with a view to performing biochemical tests.
Gelatin peptone and beef extract provide nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and amino acids essential for growth.