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. 1984 Apr;47(4):884–885. doi: 10.1128/aem.47.4.884-885.1984

Quantitative Method for Colorimetric Determination of Formate in Fermentation Media

Robert Sleat 1, Robert A Mah 1,*
PMCID: PMC239784  PMID: 16346529

Abstract

The effects of fermentation products and media supplements on a colorimetric assay for formate were evaluated. Formate was detected at concentrations as low as 0.5 mM in fermentation media.

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