Oxoid™ Malt Extract Agar (500g) is a selective and differential medium used for the isolation and cultivation of yeasts and molds, especially those associated with food, water, and environmental samples. The medium contains malt extract, which provides essential nutrients to support the growth of fungi, making it ideal for fungal enumeration and analysis.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and cultivation of yeasts and molds from food, water, and environmental samples
• Composition: Rich in malt extract to support fungal growth; agar provides a solid surface for colony formation
• Preparation: Suspend 39g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12.8 liters of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds.

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Oxoid™ Malt Extract Agar (500g) is a selective and differential medium used for the isolation and cultivation of yeasts and molds, especially those associated with food, water, and environmental samples. The medium contains malt extract, which provides essential nutrients to support the growth of fungi, making it ideal for fungal enumeration and analysis.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and cultivation of yeasts and molds from food, water, and environmental samples
• Composition: Rich in malt extract to support fungal growth; agar provides a solid surface for colony formation
• Preparation: Suspend 39g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12.8 liters of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds.

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