Malt Agar with Chloramphenicol – 250g | Selective Fungal Medium

Selective Medium for Fungal Isolation with Bacterial Inhibition

Malt Agar with Chloramphenicol combines high-concentration malt extract (150g/L) with chloramphenicol antibiotic to create an optimal environment for fungal cultivation while suppressing bacterial contamination.

Key Applications:

– Clinical fungal specimen isolation

– Food and dairy product mold detection

– Environmental air quality monitoring

– Pharmaceutical sterility testing

– Long-term fungal culture preservation

Technical Specifications:

– Formula (per liter):

– Malt Extract: 150.0g

– Agar: 15.0g

– Chloramphenicol: 0.1g

– pH: 6.0 ± 0.2 (25°C)

– Packaging: 250g/bottle

– Storage: Room temperature (15-25°C)

– Shelf Life: 3 years

Preparation Protocol:

1. Suspend 145.0g in 1L distilled water

2. Boil ≥1 minute with continuous stirring

3. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes

4. Pour plates at 45-50°C

Quality Features:

– High malt concentration supports robust fungal growth

– Chloramphenicol (0.1g/L) inhibits gram-positive/negative bacteria

– Optimal pH for diverse fungal species

– Ready for immediate use after preparation