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Plate Count Agar

Code: KM0064-500G
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Product Code Pack Size List Price Qty  
KM0064-500G 500g £91.95
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Pack: 500g

£91.95

Plate Count Agar is formulated to the A.P.H.A. specification developed by Buchbinder et al.

This medium is intended for use in food, dairy and water bacteriology to perform Total Viable Counts. Tryptone and yeast extract provide the required carbon, nitrogen and vitamins. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate.

Intended for use in food, dairy and water bacteriology to perform Total Viable Counts.

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (°C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Firm Gel

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Beige

Prepared Medium Colour: Pale Straw

Dehydrated PH: 7.0 ± 0.2

Prepared PH: 7.0 ± 0.2

Recommended Incubation: Aerobically at 30°C ± 1 for 72 hours

Formula g/L

Tryptone: 5.0

Yeast Extract: 2.5

Glucose: 1.0

Agar: 15.0

Total:  23.5

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