Yeast Extract Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar

This is a selective medium for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds in dairy products. It is in according to a typical formulation of The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).Yeast extract acts as a source of nitrogen, carbon and vitamins in this medium. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate. Although the medium has a low pH it is made more selective by the inclusion of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic selective agent.

Additional InformationShelf Life (days)1095 daysStorage Temp (C)10-30CDehydrated Medium AppearanceFine PowderPrepared Medium AppearanceFirm GelDehydrated Medium ColourPale StrawPrepared Medium ColourPale StrawDehydrated PH6.6 0.2Prepared PH6.6 0.2Recommended IncubationAerobically at 25C for up to 5 daysFormula*g/LYeast extract5.0Glucose20.0Chloramphenicol0.1Agar14.9Total40.0*Adjusted/supplemented as required to meet performance requirements