Application

For the detection of E. coli by the chromogenic and fluorogenic substrate resorufin-β-D-glucuronic acid methyl ester which has several advatages compared to MUG. E. coli appears as bright pink colony and is red fluorescence at 366 nm light source. In contrast to MUG, RUG is more specific and does not require fluorescent detection.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

RUG is a trademark of Biosynth

Preparation Note

Suspend 10.56 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.Cool to 45-50°C. Dispense into sterile tubes or flasks as desired.