Description
The Cooked Meat Medium 10g Agar Universal Pack 24 is a ready-to-use microbiological medium designed for the cultivation and maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic organisms, including fastidious bacteria. Each universal bottle contains 10g of agar-based cooked meat medium, formulated with beef heart tissue, peptone, and glucose to support robust bacterial growth. This medium is ideal for initiating growth from small inocula and preserving cultures over extended periods. Supplied in 24 pre-filled screw-cap bottles, it eliminates the need for autoclaving and dispensing, offering convenience and reliability. Shelf life: up to 12 months. Storage: 2–25°C.
Applications
- Primary growth and maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
- Cultivation of fastidious anaerobes, including Clostridium species
- Preservation of mixed bacterial cultures without displacement of slower-growing organisms
- Rapid identification of anaerobes due to glucose-enhanced growth
- Food safety testing (e.g., enumeration of Clostridium perfringens)
- Suitable for clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories