Plate Count Agar (-Dextrose) – Sugar-Free Bacterial Enumeration Medium (500g)
Sugar-Free Plate Count Agar for Accurate Microbial Enumeration
Specially formulated without dextrose, this agar provides reliable results for total bacterial counts in samples where sugar interference must be avoided. With 5.0g/L tryptone and 2.5g/L yeast extract, it supports robust colony growth while maintaining pH stability at 7.0±0.2 for standardized counting procedures.
Key Applications:
🧫 Sugar-Sensitive Testing: Essential for dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical QC
� Regulatory Compliance: Meets ISO 4833-1 standard for bacterial enumeration
🏭 Industrial Monitoring: Water system and environmental surface testing
Technical Advantages:
✅ Dextrose-Free: Eliminates carbohydrate fermentation interference
✅ Nutrient-Optimized: 5.0g/L tryptone for enhanced recovery
✅ Consistent Solidification: 15.0g/L agar for uniform plates
✅ Standardized Prep: 22.5g/L concentration
Preparation Protocol:
Suspend 22.5g in 1L purified water
Boil until complete dissolution
Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
Critical: Shake during cooling to prevent sedimentation
Complete Formulation (Per Liter):
Tryptone: 5.0g
Yeast Extract: 2.5g
Agar: 15.0g
