Oxoid™ Yeast Extract Agar is a nutrient-rich medium formulated for the cultivation and enumeration of a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It is particularly effective for the plate count of heterotrophic microorganisms in water samples, conforming to ISO 1133:2014 standards.​

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 5kg
• Application: Detection and enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms in water
• Composition: Yeast extract, peptone, agar
• Preparation: Suspend 23g 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 217.4 litres of medium
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

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Oxoid™ Yeast Extract Agar is a nutrient-rich medium formulated for the cultivation and enumeration of a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It is particularly effective for the plate count of heterotrophic microorganisms in water samples, conforming to ISO 1133:2014 standards.​

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 5kg
• Application: Detection and enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms in water
• Composition: Yeast extract, peptone, agar
• Preparation: Suspend 23g 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 217.4 litres of medium
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

Download SDS