SALMONELLA SHIGELLA AGAR with DESOXICHOLATE AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE (SSDC) (ISO 10273) 500 grams/bottle

Salmonella Shigella Agar with Sodium Deoxycholate and Calcium Chloride (SSDC) is used for the isolation and indicative differentiation of Yersinia enterocolitica. Enzymatic digest of casein and meat peptone provide nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and amino acids essential for growth. Yeast extract is source of vitamins, particularly the B-group. Lactose is the fermentable carbohydrate providing carbon and energy. Sodium citrate, anhydrous sodium thiosulfate and sodium deoxycholate, Bile salts and brilliant green are selective agents. Calcium chloride provides trace elements necessary for bacterial growth. Iron (III) citrate is an H2S indicator. Neutral red is a pH indicator. Bacteriological agar is the solidifying agent.