Liofilchem® Glucose for bacteriological use

The Liofilchem® Glucose for Bacteriological Use is a high-purity glucose product specifically formulated for microbiological applications. This glucose is free from contaminants such as other sugars, starch, proteins, and metals, ensuring its suitability as an energy source in bacterial growth and fermentation studies.

Key Features:

1. High Purity:
   • Free from impurities like other sugars, starch, proteins, and metals.
   • Ensures reproducible results in microbiological assays.
2. Wide Applications:
   • Used as a readily available energy source for bacteria such as Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli in fermentation tests.
   • Commonly included in liquid and solid culture media.
3. Versatile Usage:
   • Typically used at 0.5% concentration in liquid media.
   • Higher concentrations can be utilized in the preparation of solid media.
4. Easy Solubility:
   • Completely soluble in water at 5%, facilitating rapid preparation of culture media.
5. Stable and Long-Lasting:
   • Hygroscopic powder with a 4-year shelf life when stored under recommended conditions.

Physico-Chemical Characteristics:

Applications:

1. Fermentation Tests:
   • Determines the ability of bacteria, such as Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli, to ferment glucose.
2. Culture Media Preparation:
   • Used as an ingredient in dehydrated culture media for bacterial growth.
   • Dissolves easily in distilled or deionized water and sterilizes effectively, preferably by filtration.
3. Energy Source:
   • Provides a readily available source of energy for microbial metabolism in both liquid and solid media formulations.

Preparation and Storage:

• Preparation:
  • Dissolve in distilled or deionized water at the desired concentration.
  • Sterilize by filtration for optimal results.
• Storage:
  • Store at 10–30 °C in a dry environment.
  • Keep the powder in its original, tightly closed container to prevent moisture absorption.
  • Use before the labeled expiry date or discard if contamination or deterioration is evident.

Product Details:

Quality Control:

Advantages:

1. High Performance:
   • Provides consistent and reliable results in bacterial culture and fermentation studies.
2. Ease of Use:
   • Simple preparation with complete solubility in water.
3. Long Shelf Life:
   • Stable for up to 4 years when stored under appropriate conditions.
4. Wide Range of Packaging Options:
   • Available in 100 g, 500 g, and 5000 g bottles to suit various laboratory scales.

Warnings and Precautions:

• For professional use only.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and heat sources to maintain product integrity.
• Follow appropriate national and local waste disposal regulations.

References:

1. Standard Methods in Microbiology for bacterial fermentation testing.
2. Manufacturer guidelines for culture media preparation and quality control.

The Liofilchem® Glucose for Bacteriological Use is an essential reagent for microbiological applications, offering exceptional purity, reliability, and flexibility in various laboratory workflows. Its consistent performance makes it a trusted choice for researchers and quality control professionals.