Himedia PSTA Enrichment HiVeg Broth Base

PSTA Enrichment HiVeg™ Broth Base is recommended for secondary enrichment of Yersinia enterocolitica from food. This medium formulated in accordance with APHA, is recommended for secondary or selective enrichment of Y. enterocolitica. Secondary enrichment following primary enrichment is advantageous as it imparts higher selectivity, thereby increasing the chance of recovery or isolation of target organism. Brilliant green and sodium azide inhibits the growth of gram-negative organisms. This medium is prepared by replacing animal peptones with vegetable defined peptones to avoid BSE/TSE/GMO risk.