Nutrient Agar

Microbiology Culture Media

Specifications

• Product Name: Nutrient Agar
• Type: Microbiological culture medium
• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Color: Pale yellow to light brown after preparation
• Composition (approx.):
  • Peptone: 5 g/L
  • Beef Extract: 3 g/L
  • Sodium Chloride: 5 g/L
  • Agar: 15 g/L
  • Final pH: 7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C
• Medium Preparation: Dissolve 28 g in 1 liter distilled water, boil to dissolve completely, sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Packaging: 500 g
• Origin: Imported

Applications

• Widely used for isolation and cultivation of non-fastidious microorganisms
• Ideal for teaching microbiology in schools and colleges
• Used in general laboratory microbial culture experiments
• Suitable for bacterial colony count and morphology study
• Base medium for preparing selective or enriched media

Safety & Handling

• Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture
• Use gloves and lab coat while handling
• Avoid inhalation of powder
• Dispose of prepared media and used plates as per biosafety regulations