Dichloran Rose-Bengal Chloramphenicol (DRBC) Agar
Dichloran Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar is based on the formulation described by King et al. It is a selective medium for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and mould that are of significance in food spoilage. The medium is a modification to Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar and is recommended by the International Standard ISO 21527:2008 part 1.
Dichloram Rose-Bengal Chloramphenicol (DRBC) Agar
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| Recommended Incubation | Incubate at 25°C ± 1°C for 48 hours for yeast and 72-120 hours for mould. |
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Product Description
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | NCPF 3191 | White colonies |
| Candida albicans | NCPF 3179 | White colonies |
| Mucor racemosus | DSM 5266 | White colonies with black pigmentation and pale yellow underside |
| Aspergillus brasilensis | NCPF 2275 | Flat colonies with yellow/green hyphae |
| Escherichia coli | NCTC 12241 | Inhibited |
| Bacillus subtilis | NCTC 10400 | Inhibited |
