{"product_id":"phenol-red-agar-base","title":"Phenol Red Agar Base","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; color: #1d2935; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\" class=\"aus-nutrient-product\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Hero Section --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8 0%, #d9e2ec 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-left: 8px solid #2d5a3d;\" class=\"aus-hero-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aus-hero-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #fff; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science • Biochemical Identification Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch1 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhenol Red Agar Base\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003ch2 style=\"color: #243b53; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eCarbohydrate Fermentation Agar Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #334e68; max-width: 600px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eStandard solid base for preparing \u003cstrong\u003ecarbohydrate, polyalcohol, and glycoside fermentation agars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Widely used in conventional biochemical identification workflows for Enterobacteriaceae, non-fermenters, Gram-positive cocci, and other clinically or industrially relevant organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #2d5a3d; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAS-1325\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #28a745; color: #28a745; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🧪 Biochemical Base Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e✓ Australian Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #c9a84c; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🔬 Fermentation Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar and polyol fermentation studies\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phenol Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slants, deeps, or Durham tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Quality Guarantee --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aus-guarantee\" style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBiochemical Media Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Indicator Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e - Red to yellow acid reaction\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Peptone Base\u003c\/strong\u003e - Helps reduce alkaline reversion\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Add multiple sugars or polyols\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas Detection Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e - Durham tube compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Identification Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e - Routine microbiology workflows\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #f0f4f1; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eModular Fermentation Base\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eOne base for many carbohydrate tests\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Details Grid --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aus-main-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003c!-- Complete Formulation --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003e🧪 Complete Formulation \u0026amp; Indicator Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1d6fb8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📋 Base Composition (per Liter)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n              \u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContribution\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/thead\u003e\n              \u003ctbody\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMeat Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGrowth support\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVitamins, minerals, accessory nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeptone \/ Proteose Peptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNitrogen source\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSupports growth while keeping reversion limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eOsmotic balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMaintains isotonic conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenol Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e0.025 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003epH indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRed\/orange at neutral to alkaline, yellow in acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e15.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTube slants, butts, or deep formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n            \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; background: #eef5ff; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; color: #15324b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e⚗️ Functional Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n              \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eColour-Based Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003ePhenol red provides clear acid\/alkaline interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff9e6; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c;\"\u003e\n              \u003cstrong style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eLow Reversion Risk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eLower nutrient loading helps reduce alkaline masking\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background: #e8f2ff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #1565c0;\"\u003e\n              \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1565c0;\"\u003eFlexible Test System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eSupports multiple sugars, polyols, and glycosides\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eCarbohydrate Addition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 5–10 g\/L of the desired carbohydrate or polyol to prepare specific fermentation media such as glucose, lactose, sucrose, mannitol, dulcitol, salicin, adonitol, or inositol variants.\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Comparison Table --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eComplete Biochemical Identification Media Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); min-width: 1000px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Readout\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGas Detection\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Advantage\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f1; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePhenol Red Agar Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCarbohydrate fermentation base\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAcid \/ alkaline colour shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRoutine biochemical identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOptional Durham tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOne base for many sugar tests\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/triple-sugar-iron-agar\" style=\"color: #1976d2; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTriple Sugar Iron Agar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eDifferential tube medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSugar use + H\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eS + gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eEnteric differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMultiple reactions in one tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lysine-iron-agar\" style=\"color: #e91e63; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLysine Iron Agar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBiochemical differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eDecarboxylation \/ deamination \/ H\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eEnterobacteriaceae workup\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eExtended identification support\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simmons-citrate-agar\" style=\"color: #6f42c1; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSimmons Citrate Agar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eUtilization test medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCitrate use \/ alkalinization\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eIMViC workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eClassic differentiation tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/urea-agar-base\" style=\"color: #795548; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUrea Agar Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBiochemical reaction medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eUrease activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eID of urease-positive organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRapid enzyme-based differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Pros and Cons --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eStrategic Medium Selection for Fermentation Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #e8f5e8; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✅ Phenol Red Agar Base Advantages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports many sugars and polyols\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eEasy Interpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acid-associated yellow shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eGas Detection Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durham tube option\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eBroad Utility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine biochemical identification labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable:\u003c\/strong\u003e User selects carbohydrate according to method\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3e0; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #ffcc02;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color: #e65100; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e⚠️ Method Considerations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrate Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base alone is not the final test medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Labile Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some carbohydrates should be filter-sterilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some organisms need prolonged incubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eNot a Standalone ID System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best used with complementary biochemical tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n            \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🎯 Best-Fit Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n            \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eEnterobacteriaceae Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar fermentation profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eClinical ID Labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplementary biochemical confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Water Labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional microbial characterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eTeaching \u0026amp; QC Labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstration of fermentation reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📊 Interpretation Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n              \u003cthead style=\"background: #2d5a3d; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eObservation\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eTypical Meaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/thead\u003e\n              \u003ctbody style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYellow medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAcid production\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCarbohydrate fermentation positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSlant and\/or butt may turn yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBubble in Durham tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGas production\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFermentation with gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRequires Durham tube setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRed throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #e65100; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNo acid \/ alkaline reaction\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNon-fermenter or peptone utilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCompare with control if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBlackening (with supplements)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #000; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eH\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eS production\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRequires thiosulfate + ferric citrate addition\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eOptional modified application\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n            \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Quality Control --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f1 0%, #c8d8cc 100%); padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🔬 Quality Control \u0026amp; Performance Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eTypical Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003ePreparation of fermentation agars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eConventional biochemical identification\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eTarget Organisms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eEnterics, non-fermenters, Gram-positive cocci\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eBroad routine microbiology use\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePhysical Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003epH 7.4 ± 0.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eRed to orange base medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e31.025 g\/L base before carbohydrate addition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eAutoclave after dispensing\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eReference Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used as a classical fermentation test base in food, pharmaceutical, clinical, and educational microbiology laboratories.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Right Column --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003c!-- Technical Specifications --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e📋 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; width: 45%; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eAS-1325\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eCarbohydrate fermentation agar base\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eBase Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e31.025 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eFinal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e7.4 ± 0.2 (at 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eRed to orange base medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eCarbohydrate Addition\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e5–10 g\/L desired sugar or polyol\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #d9534f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e121°C, 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eHeat-Labile Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eUse filter sterilization or lower-temperature handling where appropriate\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003ePrepared Tube Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e2–8°C, protected from light\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eRecommended Use Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWithin 3 months for prepared tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Applications --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e🧫 Primary Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Preparation of fermentation agars for Enterobacteriaceae and other groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ IMViC extension and conventional identification workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ API-style supportive biochemical testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Optional Durham tube gas detection studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Preparation Protocol --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff9e6; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e⚗️ Preparation Protocol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003col style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspend 31.025 g base plus 5–10 g of the chosen carbohydrate in 1 L purified water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat with agitation and boil for 1 minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispense into tubes as slants or deeps, with Durham tubes if gas detection is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes, or use a reduced-temperature approach for heat-labile sugars where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow to solidify as slants or butts before inoculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Incubation, Storage and Safety --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 Incubation, Storage \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–37°C for 18–48 h; slow reactions may require extended observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared tubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at 2–8°C, protected from light, and use within 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow = acid, gas = Durham tube displacement, red = alkaline or no change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #d9534f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice:\u003c\/strong\u003e For laboratory identification use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Footer Note --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; 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