BD Difco™ Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC) Solution

Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) is a crucial laboratory reagent in the food processing industry for assessing biological viability and redox activity. It differentiates between living and dead cells, with living cells reducing TTC to a visible red formazan. This property makes it effective for seed viability testing, microbial culture assessments, and evaluating tissue damage in food quality control. When added to culture media, TTC helps visualize microbial growth, ensuring food safety. As a redox indicator, it detects reducing agents through a distinct color change, making it an essential tool for food microbiology and biochemical analysis.