Milk Plate Count Agar Dehydrated Culture Media

The medium is a nutrient-rich blend of Tryptone and Yeast Extract, which provides a comprehensive source of nitrogen, vitamins, and amino acids for robust microbial growth. The inclusion of antibiotic-free skim milk powder enhances its ability to support a wide range of microorganisms, while the presence of dextrose provides an energy source. The formulation is meticulously prepared to ensure uniform composition, giving you confidence in the reproducibility of your plate counts.

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

Features:

• Used for the isolation and enumeration of microorganisms in milk and dairy products
• Recommended by the British Standards Institute and ISO
• Nutrient-rich formula with Tryptone, Yeast Extract, and Dextrose
• Contains antibiotic-free skim milk powder for enhanced growth
• Meticulously prepared for consistent quality and performance

Specifications:

• Brand: Neogen® Culture Media
• Analyte: TVC
• Platform: Dehydrated Culture Media
• Mass: 500 g
• Formula (per liter): Tryptone (5.0 g), Yeast Extract (2.5 g), Dextrose (1.0 g), Antibiotic Free Skim Milk Powder (1.0 g), Agar (10.0 g)
• Preparation: Suspend 19.5 g of the medium in one liter of purified water, heat to dissolve, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes

Cross Reference:

• Acumedia: Milk Plate Count Agar (7703)
• BD / Difco: N/A
• BD / BBL: N/A
• Oxoid: CM0681
• Merck: 1.5338