Used as a general-purpose growth medium for the cultivation and maintenance of a wide variety of microorganisms, particularly in microbiological testing and quality control. Commonly applied in the detection and enumeration of aerobic bacteria in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products. Supports the growth of both fastidious and non-fastidious organisms, making it suitable for sterility testing and environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments. Often used in validation studies and as a recovery medium for microbial challenge tests.