Nitrate Broth serves as a differential medium for identifying bacteria that can reduce nitrate to nitrite or further to nitrogen gas. Its formulation includes nutrients essential for bacterial growth and a nitrate source for reduction tests. This broth is particularly useful in characterizing members of the Enterobacteriaceae family. Results from the nitrate reduction test can aid in the differentiation and identification of bacterial species.
- Determines nitrate reduction ability of microorganisms
- Useful for identifying Enterobacteriaceae
- Includes nutrients and a nitrate source