Beef Extract Peptone Agar – General Purpose Medium for Bacterial Culture (250g)
Classic Beef Extract Peptone Agar for Routine Bacterial Cultivation
This nutrient-rich agar combines high-quality beef extract (5.0g/L) and peptone (10.0g/L) to create an ideal environment for general bacterial growth. With 15.0g/L agar and pH stabilized at 7.3±0.2, it’s the standard choice for educational labs, quality control, and basic research applications.
Key Features:
🧫 Broad-Spectrum Support: Excellent for non-fastidious bacteria cultivation
🏫 Educational Standard: Perfect for microbiology teaching labs
🏭 Quality Control: Reliable medium for industrial microbial testing
Technical Specifications:
✅ Dual Nutrient Sources: 5.0g/L beef extract + 10.0g/L peptone
✅ Optimal Solidification: 15.0g/L agar for perfect plate consistency
✅ pH-Controlled: Maintains 7.3±0.2 for consistent results
✅ Easy Preparation: 35.0g/L standardized concentration
Preparation Protocol:
Suspend 35.0g in 1L purified water
Boil until complete dissolution
Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
Critical: Shake during cooling to prevent agar sedimentation
Complete Formulation (Per Liter):
Beef Extract: 5.0g
Peptone: 10.0g
NaCl: 5.0g
Agar: 15.0g
