A medium recommended by the Harmonised European Pharmacopoeia for the enrichment of Candida albicans from non-sterile pharmaceutical samples.
Conforms to USP/EP/JP performance specification. The medium is also used for the cultivation of fungal test strains as described by the Harmonised European Pharmacopoeia. The peptone digests and dextrose provide a nutritious base for luxuriant fungal growth and the acidic pH affords selectivity against bacteria. Due to the high carbohydrate content and low pH this medium is highly sensitive to overheating. According to the Harmonised European Pharmacopoeia, Sabouraud Dextrose Broth is used as an enrichment broth, with subculture performed onto Sabouraud Dextrose Agar.