Description
Oxoid™ Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated) is a non-selective medium designed for the enumeration of viable microorganisms in milk and dairy products. It incorporates antibiotic-free skimmed milk powder to support the growth of a wide range of bacteria, making it suitable for assessing the microbiological quality of dairy samples.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 2.5kg
- Application: Enumeration of viable microorganisms in milk and dairy products
- Composition: Contains peptones and antibiotic-free skimmed milk powder to support bacterial growth
- Preparation: Suspend 23.5g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 106 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in dairy microbiology laboratories for routine quality control testing