Description
Nutrient Agar is a high-quality medium specifically designed for the cultivation of bacteria in various microbiological applications. This versatile agar is crucial for microbial analysis in fields such as water quality testing, food safety, and environmental microbiology. Its unique formulation includes peptic digest of animal tissue and beef extract, which supply essential nitrogen compounds, carbon, and vitamins that promote robust bacterial growth.
Key Features:
- Composition: Each liter contains 10.0g of peptic digest, 3.0g of beef extract, 5.0g of sodium chloride, and 15.0g of agar, maintaining a pH of 7.3±0.1 at 25°C.
- Preparation: To prepare, dissolve 33.0g of the medium in one liter of distilled or deionized water, heat with agitation, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. The result is a sterile, yellowish solid that’s ideal for bacterial enumeration.
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium tightly capped at 5-30°C for up to 3 years. Prepared media can be kept at 2-8°C, protected from direct light.
Quality Control: For reliable results, incubate inoculated samples at 36±1°C for 24 hours to verify medium performance.
Nutrient Agar is perfect for labs focused on microbial testing in food, water, sewage, and fecal samples. Its dependable formulation allows for accurate results, making it an essential tool for any microbiologist. Choose Nutrient Agar for your laboratory needs and ensure the ultimate in bacterial growth and analysis!
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