Santos Agar – General Purpose Culture Medium for Bacteria (250g)
Versatile Santos Agar for Routine Bacterial Cultivation
This nutrient-rich agar combines soybean enzymatic digest (10.0g/L) and yeast extract (2.0g/L) to create an ideal environment for diverse bacterial species. With 10.0g/L dextrose as an energy source and balanced salts, it supports robust colony development for clinical, environmental, and industrial applications.
Key Features:
🧫 Broad-Spectrum Support: Suitable for non-fastidious bacteria cultivation
🏭 Industrial Adaptation: 6.0g/L NaCl maintains osmotic balance
🧪 Research-Grade: Consistent pH 7.0±0.2 for reproducible results
Technical Specifications:
✅ Plant-Based Nitrogen: 10.0g/L soybean protein digest
✅ Energy-Rich: 10.0g/L dextrose enhances growth
✅ Solidification: 15.0g/L agar for optimal plate pouring
✅ Standardized: 45.0g/L preparation concentration
Preparation Protocol:
Suspend 45.0g in 1L purified water
Boil until complete dissolution
Autoclave at 115°C for 30 minutes
Critical: Shake during cooling to prevent sedimentation
Pour plates at ≈50°C
Complete Formulation (Per Liter):
Yeast Extract: 2.0g
Soybean Protein Digest: 10.0g
Casamino Acids: 2.0g
NaCl: 6.0g
Dextrose: 10.0g
Agar: 15.0g
