100 Grams

(powdered)

Nutrient Agar

(Dehydrated)

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HIGHEST QUALITY LABORATORY GRADE NUTRIENT AGAR AVAILABLE

Nutrient Agar is a microbiological growth medium commonly used for the routine cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria. It is useful because it remains solid even at relatively high temperatures. Also, bacteria grown in nutrient agar grows on the surface, and is clearly visible as small colonies.

100 grams will yield approximately 4.35 Liters of Nutrient Agar Solution which will yield approximately 230, 100mm Petri Dishes at 20ml per dish.

FORMULA:

21.7% Pancreatic Digest of Gelatin (Peptone G)

13% Beef Extract

65.2% Agar Agar

SOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Dissolve 100g of Nutrient Agar in 4.35 Liters of Distilled Water

Step 2: Bring to a Boil & Stir

Step 3: Autoclave at 121 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes

Step 4: Pour into Petri Dishes 

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