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 Information

Shelf Life (days) 1095 days

Storage Temp (C) 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance Firm Gel

Dehydrated Medium Colour Pale Straw

Prepared Medium Colour Pale Straw

Dehydrated PH 6.6±0.2

Prepared PH 6.6±0.2

Recommended Incubation Aerobically at 25C for up to 5 days

Formula*g/L

Yeast extract 5.0

Glucose 20.0

Chloramphenicol 0.1

Agar 14.9

Total 40.0

*Adjusted/supplemented as required to meet performance requirements