Malt Extract Agar (MEA)

Item Code: HCM099
Packaging: 500g
 
Usages:
For cultivation, identification of yeast and preservation of bacteria.
 
Principle:
Malt extract powder provides carbon, protein and nitrogen necessary for fungal growth; agar as medium coagulant; chloramphenicol inhibits the growth of bacteria.
 
Formulation?per liter?:
Malt extract powder 130g
Agar 15g
Chloramphenicol 0.1g
Final pH 6.0 ± 0.2
 
How to use?
1. Suspend 145.1g in 1 L of distilled water, stirring heated to boiling until completely dissolved, dispensing flask, 121 ? autoclaves for 15min.
2. Diluted and treated samples.
 
Storage: Keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry place, away from bright light. Storage period of 3 years.