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GranuCult® BAT Broth

according to IFU Method No. 12, For the enrichment of Alicyclobacillus spp.

Synonym(s):

BAT medium, Alicyclobacillus Medium

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UNSPSC Code:
41106213
NACRES:
NA.74

Agency

according to IFU Method No. 12

Quality Level

200

sterility

non-sterile

form

medium granules (dehydrated culture medium (DCM))

manufacturer/tradename

GranuCult® prime

application(s)

bioburden testing
food and beverages

suitability

Alicyclobacillus spp. (spp)

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General description

BAT broth is suitable for the enrichment of spore-forming thermo-acidophilic spoilage bacteria (Alicyclobacillus spp.). It contains glucose as a carbon and energy source. Yeast extract is a source for vitamins, particularly the B-group. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate acts as a buffering system. The low pH value and the high incubation temperature inhibit the contaminating flora. This medium contains many trace elements, which supply the specific requirements for the growth of Alicyclobacillus spp.

Application

BAT broth is used for the enrichment of Alicyclobacillus spp. from juice and juice-related products and their ingredients, environmental samples, including process water, and other materials in the area of food production and food handling.

Features and Benefits

The formulation of this BAT broth is according to the revision of IFU Method No. 12 of 2019, and is less toxic due to the removal of boric acid and cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Revised IFU Method No. 12 for Alicyclobacillus spp.

New microbiological standards for fruit juices focus on detecting Alicyclobacillus spp. using BAT broth and agar.

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Alicyclobacillus Spoilage in Juices: Testing Methods

Alicyclobacillus are acidophilic, strictly aerobic, and spore-forming spoilage bacteria that can cause increased turbidity, color changes and unpleasant sensory properties in juices. Testing is performed according to IFU method No 12 (2019).

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