BAM Media M97: Mannitol Salt Agar
January 2001
| Beef extract | 1 g |
| Polypeptone | 10 g |
| NaCl | 75 g |
| Mannitol | 10 g |
| Phenol red | 0.025 g |
| Agar | 15 g |
| Distilled water | 1 liter |
Heat with agitation to dissolve agar and boil 1 min. Dispense 20 ml portions into 15 × 100 mm petri dishes. Autoclave 15 min at 121°C. Final pH, 7.4 ± 0.2.
Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.