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.

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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.

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