Product Description

HiMedia MacConkey Agar with 0.15% Bile Salts, Crystal Violet & NaCl – 500gm | Selective Medium for Gram-Negative Bacteria

Product Overview

HiMedia MacConkey Agar with 0.15% Bile Salts, Crystal Violet (CV), and Sodium Chloride (NaCl), supplied in a 500gm pack, is a selective and differential culture medium widely used for the isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria. This specialized formulation inhibits Gram-positive organisms while allowing differentiation of lactose fermenters and non-fermenters, making it ideal for clinical, food, water, and industrial microbiology.

What is MacConkey Agar with 0.15% Bile Salts, CV & NaCl?

MacConkey Agar is a widely recognized medium for the cultivation of Gram-negative organisms, especially Enterobacteriaceae. The 0.15% bile salts and crystal violet selectively inhibit Gram-positive bacteria, while lactose and neutral red indicator differentiate lactose fermenters (pink colonies) from non-fermenters (colorless colonies). The addition of NaCl maintains osmotic balance for optimal bacterial growth.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Selective Medium – Suppresses Gram-positive bacteria, supports Gram-negative growth

✔ Differential Properties – Lactose fermentation indicated by distinct colony colors

✔ Enriched with NaCl – Maintains osmotic balance for consistent growth

✔ Reliable & Standardized – Trusted HiMedia formulation for microbiology labs

✔ Convenient 500gm Pack – Secure packaging for safe handling and long-term use

Applications

➤ Clinical Microbiology – Isolation and identification of E. coli, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella

➤ Food & Beverage Industry – Quality control in processed foods and beverages

➤ Water Testing – Detection of coliforms in drinking and environmental water samples

➤ Pharmaceutical & Industrial Microbiology – Monitoring contamination in raw materials and production

➤ Educational & Research Labs – Demonstration of selective and differential microbiology techniques

Real-Life Benefits

✔ Enables quick differentiation of lactose fermenters vs. non-fermenters

✔ Ensures accurate and reproducible microbiological results

✔ Essential tool for diagnostic labs, food safety, and water quality testing

✔ Consistent formulation saves time and effort in microbial analysis

✔ Suitable for both research and industry needs

Why Choose Our MacConkey Agar?

✔ Premium HiMedia product – Globally trusted brand in microbiology

✔ Balanced formulation – 0.15% bile salts, CV, and NaCl for selectivity and reliability

✔ Versatile medium – Widely applied in clinical, food, water, and research labs

✔ Secure 500gm packaging – Ensures freshness and quality retention

✔ Expert support available – For lab setup, handling, and troubleshooting

How to Order

✔ Select pack size – 500gm available

✔ Add to Cart – Simple, secure checkout process

✔ Quick Delivery – Across Bangladesh

✔ Professional Support – Assistance for lab and industrial applications

HiMedia MacConkey Agar with 0.15% Bile Salts, Crystal Violet, and NaCl (500gm) is a selective and differential medium formulated to isolate and identify Gram-negative enteric bacteria. Trusted worldwide in clinical, food, water, and industrial microbiology, this high-quality medium ensures reliable results, reproducible performance, and clear differentiation of lactose fermenters, making it an essential choice for professional laboratories.