BD Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth 500G 

Recommended for use in the isolation, enumeration and cultivation of Lactobacillus species. 

BD™ Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth supports luxuriant growth of all lactobacilli from oral, fecal, dairy and other sources. 

Supplied in a convenient, easy-to-use dehydrated powder.

Difco™ Lactobacilli MRS Broth powder contains peptone and dextrose. 

These ingredients supply nitrogen, carbon and other elements necessary for growth. 

Polysorbate 80, acetate, magnesium and manganese provide growth factors for culturing a variety of lactobacilli. 

The above ingredients may inhibit the growth of some organisms other than lactobacilli.

• Based on the formulations of deMan, Rogosa and Sharpe

• Samples can be inoculated directly into Lactobacilli MRS Broth

• Produces a good cultural response with: Lactobacillus delbrueckii (subsp. lactis) 7830, 

Lactobacillus fermentum 9338 and Lactobacillus johnsonii 11506

• pH (5.5% solution, 25°C): 6.5 ± 0.2