Nutrient Agar

KM0141

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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.

Nutrient Agar

KM0141

A basic general-purpose medium suitable for use in the cultivation of the less fastidious organisms particularly those that do not require the addition of blood or other enrichment.

When used to prepare agar slopes or agar butts, the medium can be used to maintain control organisms.

The peptone provides the required carbon, nitrogen and vitamins. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance.

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Shelf Life
1095 days
Storage Temperature
10–30°C

pH

7.4 ± 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