Malt Extract Agar (500g) – Product Description

Product Description

Malt Extract Agar is a rich medium for cultivating and isolating fungi, such as yeasts and moulds, from a variety of materials. This agar is commonly used in clinical microbiology, food safety testing, and environmental monitoring for the isolation and enumeration of fungal organisms in clinical, food, and environmental samples.

The medium is complex due to the presence of malt extract, which is a rich carbohydrate source suitable for a variety of fungal forms. Malt Extract Agar is particularly useful for the isolation of yeasts, such as *Candida*, and moulds, and can be utilised for the cultivation of fungi from foodstuffs, clinical samples, and other materials.

Key Features

• **Nutrient-Rich Growth of Fungi**: Malt extract is ideal for facilitating the growth of yeasts, moulds, and fungi.
  • **For Isolating Yeasts and Moulds**: This medium helps isolate yeasts, such as *Candida*, and moulds from clinical, food, and environmental specimens.
  • **Convenient**: Easy to perform and yield precise results, with a unique colony appearance that allows for the differentiation of fungal species.
  • **Multiple Uses**: Suitable for both clinical microbiology and food safety testing, as well as environmental monitoring of fungi.

Specifications

• **Cat No**: Malt Extract Agar 500g
  • **Amount**: 500g (Dehydrated powder)
  • **Storage**: Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct light and humidity. The prepared medium should be stored at 4°C and used within 2 weeks.
  • **pH**: Average of about 5.6 ± 0.2
  • **Preparation**: Dismutase *Candida* Selective pans are reconstituted with distilled or deionised water to 1 L, boiled to dissolve completely, and sterilised by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 min.

Applications

• **Clinical Microbiology**: For the examination of the isolation and identification of fungi in clinical specimens, including sputum, skin swabs, and urine. Especially helpful for isolating yeasts, such as *Candida*, and moulds from infected areas.
  • **Food Safety**: Malt Extract Agar is used in food microbiology to enumerate yeasts and moulds in dairy products, canned products, brewed beverages, meat, and other food products.
  • **Environmental Testing**: For the detection of fungal contamination in air, water, and surfaces. Other industries that utilise dust-free cleanrooms: Pharmaceuticals and Food production.

Why Purchase Malt Extract Agar 500g from Bright Scientific?

• **High Quality**: Made with quality ingredients to provide a high-quality and consistent yield.
  • **Fungal Isolation Support**: Ideal for isolating yeasts, moulds, and other fungi from specimens.
  • **Dependable Results**: Offers repeatable colony counts for microbiological testing.
  • **Rapid Shipment**: Bright Scientific provides fast and secure shipment of your order, ensuring minimum disruption to your lab and research.

Pricing & Ordering Information

• **Pricing**: Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your specific requirements.
  • **How to Order**: Please call or email us to inquire about availability and place your order today. Please get in touch with Bright Scientific for expert advice and support.