Himedia Phenol Red Agar Base

Phenol Red Agar Base

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for studying the fermentation of various carbohydrates individually by the pure cultures of microorganisms. The media when supplemented with a specific carbohydrate, a positive carbohydrate fermentation reaction is indicated by the production of a yellow colour in agar due to the effect of acid production. Gas production is indicated by the splitting of agar or by the bubbles formation.