Product Description
Acetobacter Glucose Agar – HX-MEDIA
Product Overview
Acetobacter Glucose Agar is a selective and supportive solid culture medium formulated for the isolation, cultivation, and enumeration of acetic acid bacteria, especially Acetobacter species, from fermentation, food, and environmental samples.
The medium is enriched with glucose as a primary carbon and energy source, which promotes active growth and metabolic activity of Acetobacter. These organisms are known for their ability to oxidize ethanol into acetic acid under aerobic conditions, playing a crucial role in vinegar production and other industrial fermentation processes.
Selective components in the medium help suppress unwanted microbial flora, allowing for improved isolation and recovery of target organisms. Colonies typically develop with distinct morphology, aiding in preliminary identification and further study.
Acetobacter Glucose Agar is extensively used in food and beverage industries (especially vinegar and fermented products), quality control laboratories, microbiology research, and industrial fermentation processes. It supports consistent growth, reliable isolation, and reproducible results, making it suitable for both routine testing and advanced microbiological applications.
The medium is particularly valuable in monitoring fermentation efficiency, detecting contamination, and studying acetic acid bacteria involved in biochemical transformations and product development.
🔬 Key Features
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Supports acid-tolerant Acetobacter growth
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Solid glucose agar medium enables colony morphology observation
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Glucose Agar provides an efficient carbon and energy source
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Suitable for routine microbiology and fermentation research
🎯 Applications
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Isolation and maintenance of Acetobacter spp.
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Quality control in vinegar, kombucha, and fermentation processes
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Study of acetic acid bacteria in food, beverage, and industrial microbiology
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Examination of acid-tolerant aerobic bacteria in environmental or industrial samples
🧪 Composition (Typical)
🛠️ How to Use
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Spread or streak the sample on the agar.
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Incubate aerobically.
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Observe acid-tolerant Acetobacter colonies.
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Count, examine, or transfer as needed.
⏳Storage and Shelf Life
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Store dehydrated medium at 2–30°C in a dry, sealed container
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Protect from moisture and heat
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Prepared plates should typically be stored at 2–8°C and used promptly
👍 Ideal For
✔ For laboratory and industrial QC use only
✔ Handle according to standard microbiological safety practices
✔ Not for human or animal consumption
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