K Agar is recommended for isolation and cultivation of Alicyclobacillus in fruit juices in accordance with Official method of IFU. It is recommended for detection of taint producing Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris as per IFU (standard IFU method No.12). K-Agar (when incubated at 45°C) supports the growth of predominant Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and limited growth of other species.