Malt Extract Dehydrated Culture Media

Malt Extract is a key ingredient in many standard media, including Malt Agar and Wort Agar, which are widely used for the detection, isolation, and enumeration of yeasts and molds from dairy products and other foods. It is a clarified, water-soluble extract that simplifies media preparation. However, due to its high carbohydrate content, it is sensitive to overheating, which can cause the medium to darken. Proper preparation ensures you have a clear and consistent medium every time.

Please note: Malt Extract is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.

Features:

• Dehydrated extract of malted barley for use in fungal culture media
• High concentration of carbohydrates, particularly maltose, for robust growth of yeasts and molds
• Key ingredient in standard media such as Malt Agar and Wort Agar
• Used for the detection, isolation, and enumeration of yeasts and molds in food and dairy products
• Specified in standard methods for multiple applications

Specifications:

• Brand: Neogen® Culture Media
• Analyte: General Purpose
• Platform: Dehydrated Culture Media
• Mass: 500 g

Cross Reference:

• Acumedia: Malt Extract (7341)
• BD / Difco: 218630
• BD / BBL: N/A
• Oxoid: LP0039
• Merck: 1.05391