Elliker Broth | Medium for Lactic Acid Bacteria Cultivation | AS‑1218
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Elliker Broth
Enriched Medium for Cultivation of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Dairy Microbiology
Elliker Broth is a highly enriched medium formulated for the cultivation of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), particularly Lactococcus, Streptococcus, and Leuconostoc species. Widely used in dairy microbiology, it supports fastidious organisms through a combination of peptides, lactose, and buffering salts to ensure stable growth and acid production.
AS-1218
LAB Culture Medium
✓ Dairy Standard
Lactose-Based
🧀 Dairy fermentation workflows
🧫 Supports fastidious LAB
⚙️ Buffered for acid stability
🏆 LAB Growth Medium
🦠 Lactococcus & Streptococcus
⚗️ Rich nutrient base
📋 COA + SDS available
🧀 Dairy industry ready
Key Function
Supports acid-producing LAB growth
🔬 Principle of the Medium
Elliker Broth provides a nutrient-rich environment with peptones, yeast extract, and lactose to support the growth of lactic acid bacteria. The presence of phosphate buffering salts stabilizes pH during acid production, allowing sustained growth of LAB even under acidic conditions.
The medium is particularly suitable for organisms involved in dairy fermentation, where consistent acid production and metabolic activity are critical.
Lactose → Lactic Acid
↓
Buffered environment → sustained LAB growth
↓
Buffered environment → sustained LAB growth
🧪 Applications
- Cultivation of lactic acid bacteria in dairy samples
- Starter culture development and maintenance
- Quality control in dairy production
- Fermentation studies and metabolic analysis
📊 LAB Media Comparison
| Medium | Target | Selectivity | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliker Broth | Lactic acid bacteria | Non-selective | Dairy cultures |
| MRS Broth | Lactobacillus | Selective | Probiotic studies |
| M17 Broth | Lactococcus | Moderate | Dairy QC |
| APT Broth | LAB | Low | General LAB cultivation |
💡 Practical Notes
- Optimized for dairy-associated LAB
- Buffering prevents rapid pH drop
- Supports consistent fermentation studies
- Non-selective – may require selective media alongside
📋 Technical Specifications
| Product Code | AS-1218 |
| Format | Dehydrated powder |
| Type | Enriched broth |
| Key Components | Peptone, yeast extract, lactose, phosphate buffers |
| Final pH | ~6.8 ± 0.2 |
| Storage | 15–25°C dry |
| HS Code | 3821.00.00 |
🧫 Growth Characteristics
- ✓ Strong growth of LAB
- ✓ Acid production supported
- ✓ Stable pH environment
✅ Quality
- ✓ Batch consistency
- ✓ Reliable fermentation support
- ✓ COA available
Disclaimer: For laboratory and research use only.