Store in airtight containers at 10-30°C. Prepared media is stored at 15-30°C.
Mannitol Motility Test Medium 
Catalog Number FM-2274
Product Name Mannitol Motility Test Medium
Aspect Light yellow to pink powder
| Application | The product is suitable for determining the activity of mannitol fermentation. |
| Principle | Motile bacteria spread throughout the medium, while non-motile bacteria grow only along the inoculation line. Mannitol fermentation creates acidic conditions, changing the medium from red to yellow (phenol red as the pH indicator). |
| pH | 7.6±0.2 |
| Colour and Clarity of Prepared Medium | Red, Clear to Slightly Milky Gel |
| Formulation (/L) |
Peptone 20.0 g Mannitol 2.0 g Potassium nitrate 1.0 g Phenol red 0.040 g Agar 3.0 g |
| Directions | Suspend 26.04 g in 1000 ml of purified/distilled water. Heat to boiling to completely dissolve the medium. Dispense in tubes and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 pounds pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Allow the tube to cool in the vertical position. |
Store in airtight containers at 10-30°C. Prepared media is stored at 15-30°C.
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