Description

Gluconate Test HiVeg™ Medium is recommended for detection of gluconate oxidizing microorganisms. Organisms grows luxuriantlly on the medium and are checked for ability to oxidise gluconate. Pseudomonas and Klebsiella gives positive reaction showing color change from yellow to orange red precipitate. Benedicts reagent is added to check presence of potassium – ketogluconate in the medium. This medium is prepared by replacing animal peptones with vegetable defined peptones to avoid BSE/TSE/GMO risk.