Description

Modified Rogosa HiVeg Agar (M16 HiVeg Agar) is recommended for cultivation and enumeration of lactic Streptococci used in manufacturing of cheddar cheese. Soya peptone, tryptose and HM peptone B provide the essential nutrients like amino acids, minerals etc. Yeast extract supplies vitamin B complex to the lactic streptococci. Dextrose is the fermentable carbohydrate and energy source. Sodium acetate inhibits other contaminating bacteria and suppresses swarming growth. Ascorbic acid provides vitamin C to the organisms.