Mucate Broth is used for identification of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella species from milk and milk products as per APHA. This medium is formulated by Kauffman and Peterson and is recommended by APHA for identification of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli from milk and milk products. This medium can also be used as an aid in differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae especially within Salmonella genus.