Malt Extract Agar – 250g | Fungal Culture Medium

Enriched Medium for Optimal Fungal Growth

Malt Extract Agar provides high nutrient concentration with 30g/L malt extract and specialized mycological peptone, creating ideal conditions for diverse fungal cultivation on solid surfaces.

Key Applications:

– Fungal isolation and enumeration

– Food and beverage spoilage testing

– Environmental mold monitoring

– Pharmaceutical contaminant screening

– Brewing and fermentation studies

Technical Specifications:

– Formula (per liter):

– Malt Extract: 30.0g

– Mycological Peptone: 5.0g

– Agar: 15.0g

– pH: 5.4 ± 0.2 (25°C)

– Packaging: 250g/bottle

– Storage: Room temperature (15-25°C)

– Shelf Life: 3 years

Preparation Protocol:

1. Suspend 50.0g in 1L distilled water

2. Boil with continuous stirring until dissolved

3. Sterilize at 115°C for 10 minutes

4. Swirl during cooling to prevent settling

Optional pH Adjustment:

For enhanced bacterial inhibition, cool to 55°C and adjust to pH 3.5 using 2-3ml 10% lactic acid solution.

Quality Features:

– High malt extract concentration (30g/L)

– Acidic pH favors fungal over bacterial growth

– Mycological peptone for optimal sporulation