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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M47: Earle's Balanced Salts (Phenol Red-Free)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

NaCl	6.8 g
KCl	400 mg
CaCl₂·2H₂O	265 mg
MgSO₄·7H₂O	200 mg
NaH₂PO₄·7H₂O	140 mg
Glucose	1.0 g
NaHCO₃	2.2 g
Distilled water	1 liter

Dissolve ingredients in the water. Sterilize by filtration. Final pH, 7.2 ± 0.2.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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