Description
Oxoid™ Yeast & Mould Agar (500g) CM0920B is a selective medium used for the enumeration and isolation of yeasts and moulds from food, environmental, and clinical samples. The medium contains a balanced combination of nutrients that support the growth of yeasts and moulds, making it ideal for fungal detection in a variety of sample types.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds from food, environmental, and clinical samples
- Composition: Contains peptones and glucose for yeast and mould growth; agar provides a solid surface for colony formation
- Preparation: Suspend 40g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12.5 litres of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing protocols for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds