Description

Tryptone Glucose HM Peptone B Agar (formerly Tryptone Glucose Beef Extract Agar) (TGB Agar) is used for enumeration of bacteria in water, air, milk and other dairy products. This media, with added milk is used for the examination of dairy products and water. It is also recommended by APHA in testing bottled water. It has tryptone and HM Peptone B that provides nitrogenous and carbonaceous compounds along with other nutrients essential for the growth of organisms. Glucose serves as an energy source.