Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with Chloramphenicol Dehydrated Culture Media

The medium's primary benefit is its robust formulation, which is optimized for luxuriant fungal growth. The high dextrose concentration and slightly acidic pH provide an ideal nutrient-rich and selective environment. This medium is particularly beneficial for sporulation studies and pigment production, which are key characteristics for identifying fungal species. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with Chloramphenicol is an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications, including the mycological evaluation of food and the microbial content of cosmetics.

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

Features:

• Used for the selective isolation of fungi, including pathogenic and commensal yeasts
• Contains Chloramphenicol to increase selectivity against commensal bacteria
• Nutrient-rich formula and acidic pH support luxuriant fungal growth
• Beneficial for sporulation studies and pigment production
• Ideal for the mycological evaluation of food and cosmetics

Specifications:

• Brand: Neogen® Culture Media
• Analyte: Fungi
• Platform: Dehydrated Culture Media
• Mass: 500 g
• Formula (per liter): Enzymatic Digest of Casein (5.0 g), Enzymatic Digest of Animal Tissue (5.0 g), Dextrose (40.0 g), Chloramphenicol (0.05 g), Agar (15.0 g)
• Preparation: Suspend 65 g of the medium in one liter of purified water, heat to dissolve, and autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes