Long and Hammer Agar

KM0201

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Dehydrated Culture Media products are formulated to supply the required nutrients to allow for the growth of microorganisms.

Used in combination with a variety of selective agents and incubation conditions a wide range of specific organisms can be isolated.

With careful raw material selection of the various media components E&O can ensure a consistent level of quality and performance.

For each formulation the necessary ingredients are accurately weighed, combined and blended together to produce a homogenous powdered product.

Long and Hammer Agar

KM0201

Long and Hammer agar is for the detection of aerobic microorganisms in fish and fish products. This media is recommended for the determination of spoilage organisms in fresh and lightly preserved seafoods. (1) The proteose peptone acts as a nitrogen, carbon and vitamin source. Gelatine is a protein source and solidifying agent. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance and di-potassium hydrogen phosphate is a buffer.

1) Nordic Committee on Food Analysis. (2006) Aerobic count and specific spoilage organisms in fish and fish products. NMKL Method No 184

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Shelf Life
1095 days
Storage Temperature
10–30°C

pH

7.0 ± 0.2

Appearance

Firm Gel
Colour
Straw

Detailed performance specifications and Quality Control testing protocols are available in the IFU located in the supporting documentation section