Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cooked Meat Medium (Dehydrated)

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cooked Meat Medium (Dehydrated) is a versatile medium formulated for the cultivation and maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, particularly Clostridium species. This medium supports the growth of mixed cultures, preserves the viability of organisms over extended periods, and facilitates rapid, heavy growth due to the inclusion of glucose. It is especially valuable for cultivating slow-growing anaerobes and maintaining anaerobic stock cultures.

Key Features

1. Supports Aerobic and Anaerobic Growth:
   • Contains heart tissue, beef extracts, peptone, and glucose to promote robust growth of a broad range of microorganisms.
2. Long-Term Viability:
   • Maintains the viability of cultures for extended periods, making it ideal for stock organism preservation.
3. Enhanced Anaerobic Growth:
   • Glucose enhances rapid, heavy growth of anaerobic bacteria, accelerating identification.
4. Improved Clarity:
   • The clear supernatant broth allows early detection of bacterial growth, even for slow-growing isolates.
5. Wide Application:
   • Suitable for use in clinical, food, environmental, and industrial microbiology for cultivation, maintenance, and identification of key organisms.

Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology

• Cultivation and maintenance of Clostridium species for diagnostic purposes.
• Preservation of anaerobic stock cultures.

2. Food and Environmental Microbiology

• Isolation and growth of anaerobic bacteria from food and environmental samples.
• Monitoring anaerobic contamination in food production environments.

3. Industrial Microbiology

• Supports research on anaerobic fermentation and industrial microbiology processes.

Specifications

Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend: Suspend 77g of Cooked Meat Medium powder in 1 liter of distilled water.
2. Mix and Heat: Heat gently with frequent agitation until the powder is fully dissolved.
3. Sterilize: Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Cool: Allow the medium to cool before inoculating.

Advantages

1. Versatile Medium: Facilitates the growth and maintenance of both aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
2. Enhanced Growth: Supports rapid, heavy growth of anaerobes for faster identification.
3. Long-Term Viability: Preserves mixed cultures without displacing slower-growing organisms.
4. Improved Detection: Clear supernatant allows early detection of bacterial growth.
5. Cost-Effective: High yield and long-term usability make it an economical choice for laboratories.

Diagnostic Features

Storage and Stability

• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C in a dry environment.
• Shelf Life: Refer to product label for expiration date.

Packaging

• Product: Cooked Meat Medium (Dehydrated)
• Quantity: 500g

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cooked Meat Medium (Dehydrated) is a reliable and versatile solution for the cultivation and maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Its nutrient-rich composition, enhanced clarity, and ability to support long-term culture viability make it an indispensable tool for clinical, food, environmental, and industrial microbiology laboratories.