Oxoid™ Nutrient Agar is a general-purpose, dehydrated medium designed for the cultivation of a wide range of non-fibrous microorganisms. It is ideal for use in microbiological laboratories for the routine growth and maintenance of bacterial cultures that do not require complex nutritional media.

This medium is enriched with peptones and beef extract to promote the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, making it a versatile choice for general microbiological testing.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 500g
• Application: General-purpose cultivation of non-fastidious microorganisms
• Composition: Beef extract, peptone, agar, sodium chloride
• Preparation: Dissolve 28g in 1 litre of distilled water, autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C; store prepared medium below 25°C
• Yield: Approximately 18 litres of medium

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Oxoid™ Nutrient Agar is a general-purpose, dehydrated medium designed for the cultivation of a wide range of non-fibrous microorganisms. It is ideal for use in microbiological laboratories for the routine growth and maintenance of bacterial cultures that do not require complex nutritional media.

This medium is enriched with peptones and beef extract to promote the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, making it a versatile choice for general microbiological testing.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 500g
• Application: General-purpose cultivation of non-fastidious microorganisms
• Composition: Beef extract, peptone, agar, sodium chloride
• Preparation: Dissolve 28g in 1 litre of distilled water, autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C; store prepared medium below 25°C
• Yield: Approximately 18 litres of medium

Download SDS