TGEA Agar – Standard Medium for Total Bacterial Counts (500g) | pH 7.0
ISO-Compliant TGEA Agar for Accurate Total Bacterial Enumeration
This standardized medium combines 5.0g/L tryptone, 3.0g/L beef extract, and 1.0g/L glucose to provide optimal conditions for total bacterial counts in environmental, food, and water samples. With pH stabilized at 7.0±0.2 and 15.0g/L agar, it ensures consistent colony development for ISO 4833-compatible enumeration procedures.
Key Applications:
🌍 Environmental Monitoring: Surface and air sampling in manufacturing facilities
🥘 Food Safety: Total counts in raw ingredients and finished products
💧 Water Quality: Potable water and wastewater testing
🏭 Industrial QC: Routine microbial monitoring programs
Technical Advantages:
✅ Balanced Nutrition: 5.0g/L tryptone + 3.0g/L beef extract
✅ Controlled Energy: 1.0g/L glucose prevents overgrowth
✅ Dual Sterilization: Validated for 121°C/15min or 115°C/30min
✅ Standardized Prep: 24.0g/L concentration
Preparation Protocol:
Suspend 24.0g in 1L purified water
Boil until complete dissolution
Autoclave using preferred protocol
Critical: Shake during cooling to prevent sedimentation
Complete Formulation (Per Liter):
Tryptone: 5.0g
Glucose: 1.0g
Beef Extract: 3.0g
Agar: 15.0g
