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Liver Broth | High-Nutrient Anaerobic Enrichment Medium | AS-1274

Liver Broth | High-Nutrient Anaerobic Enrichment Medium | AS-1274

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Liver Broth | Anaerobic Enrichment Medium | AS-1274
AuSaMicS Life Science • Anaerobic Media

Liver Broth

Rich Liver-Based Broth for Anaerobic Enrichment

Nutrient-rich liver-based broth designed for the cultivation and enrichment of saccharolytic, putrefactive, mesophilic, and thermophilic anaerobes. Ideal for anaerobic microbiology, food spoilage investigation, and specialized recovery workflows.

AS-1274 🧫 Anaerobic Broth ✓ Australian Stock 🧪 Thermophilic / Mesophilic
Primary Use: Anaerobe enrichment Format: Liver-particle broth Support: COA + TDS + SDS available

Recommended Pack Sizes

100 g AUD 45
250 g AUD 92
500 g AUD 149
1 kg AUD 245
5 kg AUD 950
Best Seller Positioning
500 g for routine anaerobic labs • 1 kg best value

Overview

Liver Broth is a rich anaerobic medium formulated to support luxuriant growth of saccharolytic and putrefactive anaerobes, including both mesophilic and thermophilic species. The presence of liver-derived components provides growth factors, peptides, trace nutrients, and a supportive environment for demanding anaerobic organisms.

This type of medium has long been used in food and industrial microbiology for detection of thermophilic anaerobic spoilage organisms, and in anaerobic culture workflows for maintenance and enrichment of clinically and industrially relevant organisms.

Because the medium contains insoluble liver particles, it provides a highly supportive nutrient reservoir and is particularly suitable when robust anaerobic recovery is required.

Applications

  • Enrichment and cultivation of mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobes
  • Food spoilage and canning-related anaerobe investigations
  • Maintenance of pure cultures of selected aerobes and anaerobes
  • Specialized anaerobic microbiology workflows in research and QC laboratories
  • Use in workflows involving gas-producing and putrefactive anaerobic organisms

Key Features

Liver Particle Support
Provides a rich nutrient source for demanding anaerobes.
Anaerobe-Friendly Design
Supports saccharolytic and putrefactive anaerobic flora.
Thermophilic Utility
Useful in thermophilic spoilage and industrial investigations.
Strong Enrichment Fit
A practical broth when high-recovery anaerobic culture is needed.

Complete Formulation & Functional Profile

Indicative Composition (per Liter)

Ingredient Concentration Primary Function Anaerobic Benefit
Liver infusion 23.0 g Rich nutrient source Provides peptides, growth factors, trace nutrients
Peptone 10.0 g Nitrogen source Supports active growth and culture maintenance
Liver extract / liver tissue extract 30.0 g Complex enrichment component Boosts recovery of demanding anaerobes
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate 1.0 g Buffering salt Helps stabilize the medium environment

Functional Nutrient Logic

Rich Biological Base
Liver-derived components create a highly supportive nutrient matrix.
Fastidious Support
Useful where simpler broths may underperform for demanding anaerobes.
Enrichment Value
Strong for recovery, maintenance, and investigation workflows.
Practical Note: Classical liver broth workflows may include same-day preparation, tube filling with liver particles, and agar sealing after inoculation depending on the method used.

Anaerobic Broth Selection Guide

Medium Primary Use Nutrient Level Strength Limitation Best For
Liver Broth Anaerobic enrichment / maintenance Very rich Strong support for thermophilic and putrefactive anaerobes More specialized preparation and handling Food spoilage and anaerobic investigation
Thioglycollate Broth General oxygen-gradient support Moderate Versatile routine anaerobic work Less specialized for liver-based enrichment General anaerobe cultivation
Cooked Meat Medium Anaerobe maintenance / proteolysis Very rich Excellent for clostridial style work Different workflow behavior and appearance Clinical and research anaerobes
Reinforced Clostridial Medium Broader clostridial support Rich Well-known anaerobic growth medium Less traditional for some spoilage workflows Routine anaerobic cultivation

Strategic Selection Notes

✅ Liver Broth Advantages

  • Very rich formulation: Strong support for demanding anaerobes
  • Classical workflow fit: Useful in spoilage and anaerobic investigations
  • Thermophilic utility: Suitable for high-temperature anaerobe studies
  • Strong maintenance performance: Supports culture upkeep

⚠️ Method Considerations

  • Method-specific prep: Some workflows use agar seal after inoculation
  • Same-day use preference: Traditional methods may prefer freshly prepared medium
  • Further identification needed: Downstream biochemical or serological confirmation may still be required
  • Specialized niche: Less universal than simpler routine broths

🎯 Best-Fit Laboratories

  • ◆ Food and canning microbiology laboratories
  • ◆ Anaerobic research and method development teams
  • ◆ Industrial microbiology QC groups
  • ◆ Specialized anaerobic culture laboratories

Quality Positioning & Practical Notes

Typical Use:
Enrichment and maintenance of anaerobic organisms
Culture Style:
Broth with liver particles / rich biological base
Incubation Context:
Mesophilic or thermophilic anaerobic work depending on SOP
Commercial Value:
Specialty medium with strong technical differentiation
Commercial Positioning: A premium specialty broth for labs that need stronger anaerobic support than routine general-purpose broths can provide.

Technical Specifications

Catalogue Number AS-1274
Medium Type Rich anaerobic broth
Application Anaerobic enrichment and culture maintenance
Reconstitution Approx. 64.0 g/L
Final pH 6.8 ± 0.2 (at 25°C)
Appearance (Powder) Brown coloured granules
Appearance (Prepared) Amber supernatant over insoluble granules
Sterilization 115°C, 20 minutes
HS/AHECC Code 3821.00.00
Shelf Life 3 years

Typical Organism Scope

  • ✓ Saccharolytic anaerobes
  • ✓ Putrefactive anaerobes
  • ✓ Mesophilic anaerobic organisms
  • ✓ Thermophilic anaerobic organisms
  • ✓ Specialized spoilage-related flora

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Suggested Cross-Links

  • Cooked Meat Medium
  • Thioglycollate Medium
  • Reinforced Clostridial Medium
  • Clostridial Agar
  • Anaerobic media portfolio

AuSaMicS Compliance & Supply Notes

Supplied for laboratory and research workflows. Batch-specific documentation may include Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet, and Safety Data Sheet depending on customer and compliance requirements.

For laboratory and research use only. Not for food, household, therapeutic, or pharmaceutical applications.

AuSaMicS Pty Ltd
31 Longview CT, Thomastown, VIC 3074, Australia
ABN 56676640467
www.ausamics.com.au
support@ausamics.com
+61 412 520 598

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