Nutrient Agar

 

Use: A dehydrated culture medium recommended for the cultivation of non-fastidious microorganisms, according to the methods described by the American Public Health Association.

Description: Nutrient Agar is a basic media composed of a simple peptone and a beef extract. The gelatin peptone contributes organic nitrogen in the form of amino acids and long-chained fatty acids. The beef extract provides additional vitamins, carbohydrates, salts and other organic nitrogen compounds. If needed other enrichments may be added to the prepared media or during the preparation of the dehydrated powder.

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