Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB)

Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB) is a selective and differential medium used to isolate fecal coliforms. Eosin Y and methylene blue are pH indicator dyes which combine to form a dark purple precipitate at low pH; they also serve to inhibit the growth of most Gram positive organisms
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• Methylene blue: 0.065 g
• Agar: 13.5 g
• Eosin Y: 0.4 g
• Lactose: 5 g

• Selective and differential medium
• Used to isolate fecal coliforms
• Contains Eosin Y and methylene blue
• Inhibits growth of most Gram positive organisms