Lactose Gelatin Medium, Modified, 500G

Lactose Gelatin Medium, Modified is recommended for detection and presumptive identification of Clostridium perfringens from food in accordance with AOAC. Lactose Gelatin Medium, Modified is prepared in accordance with AOAC and a slight modification of this medium is recommended by APHA for detection of Clostridium perfringens in foods. Members of the genus Clostridium are distributed widely in nature and are found in soil as well as in fresh water and marine water sediments throughout the world. Clostridial species are one of the major causes of food poisoning / gastrointestinal illnesses. Appearance: Light yellow to light pink coarse free flowing powder Gelling: Semisolid, comparable with 12% Gelatin Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Red colored, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in tubes as butts Reaction of 16.0% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.5±0.1 Cultural characteristics observed under anaerobic conditions, after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours