Description
Oxoid™ Tryptone Glucose Extract Agar (500g) is a non-selective, nutrient-rich medium used for the cultivation and enumeration of a wide variety of microorganisms, particularly in sterility testing and general microbiological quality control. Its balanced composition supports the growth of fastidious and non-fastidious organisms alike.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: General-purpose cultivation and enumeration of microorganisms; ideal for sterility testing
- Composition: Includes tryptone for nitrogenous nutrients, glucose for energy, and yeast extract for growth factors
- Preparation: Suspend 30g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16.7 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for microbiological quality control and sterility testing across pharmaceutical, food, and environmental applications.