Potato Dextrose Agar

Catalouge No BSDCM-1485
HSN NO. 38210000
Size 100 GM | 500 GM
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Directions

Dissolve 39.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C. Distribute aseptically in desired and allow to solidify. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically. For more selectivity to fungi, reduce the pH of medium to 3.6 to inhibit bacterial growth. Dissolve 39.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 45-50 °C. Add 10% sterile tartaric acid (approximately 1ml) till pH reaches to 3.6, mix well and distribute in desired (avoid reheating the medium). Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample.

Application

For the isolation and enumeration of yeasts & molds from dairy & other food products.

Specifications

Physical Parameters
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color Light beige colored powder.
Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color Light amber colored opalescent
pH 5.6 ±0.2 at 25℃ (39.00 g/ l)
Solidification 40˚C
Color Light amber colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients Gram/Litre
Infusion from Potatoes (200 gm) 4.000
Dextrose 20.00
Agar 15.00
pH at 25˚C 5.6 ±0.2

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