Salt Czapek Dox Medium | High Salt Medium for Mold Enumeration | Microbiology Culture Media

Salt Czapek Dox Medium is a selective culture medium specifically formulated for the enumeration of molds in microbiological testing. With a high sodium chloride concentration, this medium creates an osmotic pressure environment that supports the growth of fungi while inhibiting the proliferation of unwanted bacteria. It is widely used in food safety, pharmaceutical quality control, and environmental microbiology.

Composition per liter:

• Sodium Nitrate: 2.0 g

• Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate: 1.0 g

• Magnesium Sulfate: 0.5 g

• Potassium Chloride: 0.5 g

• Ferrous Sulfate: 0.01 g

• Sodium Chloride: 60.0 g

• Sucrose: 30.0 g

• Agar: 20.0 g

Instructions for use:
Dissolve 114.0 g of the medium in 1 L of distilled or deionized water. Heat to boiling until completely dissolved, distribute into containers, and sterilize at 121°C for 30 minutes. Shake well after sterilization to prevent agar from settling and solidifying at the bottom.

Specifications:

• Packaging: 250 g/bottle

• Storage: Room temperature

• Shelf life: 3 years