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Milk Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41171605
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sterility

non-sterile

Quality Segment

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15 g/L , milk solids (equivalent to 10 ml fresh milk), 1 g/L , peptone, 5 g/L , yeast extract, 3 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.2±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring, microbiology

suitability

Micrococcus spp., nonselective for Bacillus spp., nonselective for Candida spp., nonselective for Escherichia coli, nonselective for Pseudomonas spp., nonselective for Staphylococcus spp., nonselective for Streptococcus spp., nonselective for bacteria (General Media), nonselective for coliforms

Application

for the enumeration of microorganisms in milk, milk products, water, ice-cream, etc. by the plate count test

Preparation Note

Suspend 24 g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Other Notes

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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