Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) is used for the non-selective pre-enrichment of Salmonella spp. from food. Salmonella spp. that may be present in a food product can be sub-lethally injured by food processing techniques. These injured Salmonella spp. may not be recovered by direct selection techniques. Buffered Peptone Water is a non-selective pre-enrichment broth that promotes the recovery of those bacteria that may be injured.
Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) is used for the non-selective pre-enrichment of Salmonella spp. from food. Salmonella spp. that may be present in a food product can be sub-lethally injured by food processing techniques. These injured Salmonella spp. may not be recovered by direct selection techniques. Buffered Peptone Water is a non-selective pre-enrichment broth that promotes the recovery of those bacteria that may be injured.