Hardy Diagnostics CRITERION™ HardyCHROM™ Candida is a selective medium recommended for the isolation and identification of yeasts. This medium also allows for the differentiation of�C. albicans�,�C. tropicalis�and�C. krusei�based on differences in colony morphology and color. This medium facilitates the detection of mixed yeast cultures.

CRITERION™ HardyCHROM™ Candida is a selective and differential medium containing chromogenic substrates. After degradation by specific enzymes, the substrates release different colored compounds. Certain species or groups of organisms can then be differentiated with a minimum number of confirmatory tests.

Colonies of�C. albicans�appear green to dark metallic green,�C. tropicalis�colonies appear medium blue to dark metallic blue with a blue halo, and C. krusei colonies appear flat, often rough or crenated, and pink to medium pink in color. Other species appear pink, often with a darker mauve center (C. glabrata�and other species). Other yeasts may appear white to pink.

HardyCHROM™ Candida contains glucose and selected peptones as a nutrient supply. Chromogenic substrates are incorporated to enable the production of different colored compounds when degraded by specific enzymes present in the yeast. Chloramphenicol is added as an inhibitory agent against the growth of most bacteria, present in mixed samples.

CRITERION™ Dehydrated Culture Media by Hardy Diagnostics is formulated to meet or exceed the highest standards. Compare these features:

• Wide mouth opening - reduces dust formation by allowing the easy entry of a scoop
• Convenient handgrip - 'no slip' finger holds
• Stackable containers - for efficient storage
• Increased solubility - dissolves quickly
• Custom and bulk products available - to your specifications
• Competitive pricing - call for a price quote for large volume purchases!
• Complete technical/instruction sheets
• Unparalleled performance - tested for optimal growth

Container sizes include:

• 2L mylar® bag - pre-measured for a 2 liter batch, no weighing needed!
• 500gm bottle - wide mouth, easy grip bottle
• 2kg and 10kg bucket - with convenient screw lid

Also see our selection of petri plates, glass screw-cap tubes, animal blood, media supplements and antibiotics.