BAM Media M38: Chopped Liver Broth
January 2001
Bacteriological Analytical Manual
| Fresh beef liver | 500 g |
| Peptone | 10 g |
| K2HPO4 | 1 g |
| Soluble starch | 1 g |
| Distilled water | 1 liter |
Grind liver into the water. Heat to boiling and simmer 1 h. Cool, adjust pH to 7.0, and boil 10 min. Filter through cheesecloth and press out excess liquid. Add other ingredients and adjust pH to 7.0. Add water to make 1 liter. Filter through coarse filter paper.
Store broth and meat separately in freezer. To 18 × 150 or 20 × 150 mm test tubes, add chopped liver to depth of 1.2-2.5 cm and 10-12 ml of broth. Autoclave 15 min at 121°C.
Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.