pH (1% w/v queous solution) 25°C 5.5 .721
Typical cultural response after
18 - 48 hours at 35 °C
E. Coli good
Klebsiella good
Proteus good
S.areus good
Biochemical test
MR + ve
VP ñ ve
Nitrate reduction - ve
Carbohydrate fermentation - ve