Violet Red Bile Agar HDx CRITERION – 2L (C7260)

Violet Red Bile Agar (VRBA) HDx from CRITERION is a selective and differential culture medium designed for the detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria in food, dairy products, and water samples. This ready-to-use dehydrated formulation supports reliable microbiological quality control testing, making it an essential medium for food safety laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and quality assurance applications where accurate coliform counts are critical.

• Volume: 2 liters of dehydrated culture medium
• Selective Agents: Contains bile salts and crystal violet to inhibit gram-positive bacteria while allowing coliform growth
• Differential Indicator: Neutral red indicator produces red-purple colonies with bile precipitation halos for positive coliform identification
• HDx Formulation: CRITERION's high-definition formulation ensures consistent lot-to-lot performance and reliable results
• Applications: Ideal for dairy testing, food microbiology, water analysis, and routine QC coliform enumeration
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light; refer to product label for expiration dating