{"product_id":"s-s-agar-conf-20-piastre-da-90-mm","title":"S.S. Agar pack of 20 plates of 90 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSS Agar is a high-quality selective medium specifically designed for the isolation of \u003cstrong\u003eSalmonella spp\u003c\/strong\u003e and some strains of \u003cstrong\u003eShigella spp\u003c\/strong\u003e from clinical samples and other contaminated materials. Thanks to its unique formulation, SS Agar is particularly effective in the primary isolation of Salmonella from heavily contaminated samples, making it an essential tool for microbiology laboratories and food safety control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack of 20 90 mm plates\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolation of Salmonella spp and Shigella spp\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for contaminated clinical and food samples\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with APHA guidelines for food examination\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMedium Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe typical SS Agar formula includes the following components per liter:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePancreatic Digest of Casein: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePeptic Digest of Animal Tissue: 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBeef Extract: 5.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLactose: 10.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSodium Thiosulfate: 8.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSodium Citrate: 8.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBile Salts: 8.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFerric Ammonium Citrate: 1.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Green: 0.00033 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeutral Red: 0.025 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAgar: 15.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethod Principle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working principle of SS Agar is based on a combination of nutrients and inhibitors that promote the growth of \u003cstrong\u003eSalmonella\u003c\/strong\u003e and inhibit Gram-positive bacteria and many Enterobacteriaceae. Here is how it works:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pancreatic digest of casein, the peptic digest of animal tissue, and the beef extract provide amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins, and minerals necessary for microbial growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentable carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactose is used as a fermentable energy source.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhibition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bile salts, sodium citrate, and brilliant green inhibit unwanted bacteria, allowing selective growth of Salmonella and Shigella.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium thiosulfate and ferric ammonium citrate allow detection of hydrogen sulfide production, indicated by the formation of colonies with black centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral red acts as a pH indicator, while agar serves as the solidifying agent for the medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSS Agar is an ideal choice for laboratories that need a reliable medium for the isolation of Salmonella spp and Shigella spp. Its balanced formulation and selective properties make it an indispensable product for ensuring food safety and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIOFILCHEM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57603096379774,"sku":"LF10036","price":14.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4873\/4846\/files\/LF10036_--_000_29630.jpg?v=1783427737","url":"https:\/\/www.securlab.it\/en\/products\/s-s-agar-pack-of-20-plates-of-90-mm","provider":"Securlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}