CITRATE AZIDE AGAR

Enterococci may be considered an essential part of the autochthonous microflora of humans and animals. Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are relatively heat-resistant and may characteristically survive in traditional milk pasteurization procedures. Most of the Enterococci are relatively resistant to freezing, and, unlike Escherichia coli, they readily survive this treatment. Citrate Azide Agar is a selective media for the identification of Enterococci in dairy, water and other foodstuffs.

for selective cultivation of Enterococci in dairy products