Aug 19, 2023
for cultivation and enumeration of yeasts and molds
Potato Dextrose Broth
APHA (American Public Health Association) and FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) endorse the utilization of Potato Dextrose Broth for conducting plate counts of yeasts and molds in the analysis of food and dairy items. This medium is additionally employed to encourage sporulation, sustain initial cultures of specific dermatophytes, and distinguish common types of dermatophytes by assessing their pigment production. Read More.